Senior Accountant (CPA - Hybrid)

We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp.; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the Philippines is seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide cross-functional support across operational teams. The candidate will be responsible for managing financial transactions, preparing financial reports, and supervising accounting staff. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA certification are required, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in accounting or auditing.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Highly organized with effective time management skills.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred; openness to leadership responsibilities will be considered.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and proficiency across MS Office Suite.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional attention to detail with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized with effective time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and reconcile account balances.
• Process payments and maintain organized documentation.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Review budget-to-actual reports and ensure timely submission.
• Develop and review budgets for proposals and projects.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Supervise accounting staff and provide training.
• Address audit findings and support corrective actions.

Skills

Advanced skills in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Strong command of English

Exceptional attention to detail

Effective time management

Strong communication skills

Ability to work across cultures

Problem-solving capabilities

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

This position provides cross-functional support across central and operational teams in a dynamic, fast-moving setting. It requires close collaboration with headquarters, regional offices, and multiple internal units such as human resources, procurement, finance, and risk-related functions.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and reconcile account balances within the accounting system.
• Process payments and maintain organized documentation through structured filing and archiving.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for both head office and field offices.
• Review budget-to-actual reports and ensure timely submission of financial statements to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Develop and review budgets for proposals and ongoing project requirements.
• Assess financial forecasts to support planning and resource allocation.
• Participate in internal audits, external project audits, expenditure verifications, and organization-wide audit processes.
• Address audit findings and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with operational guidelines and partner requirements.
• Promote adherence to policies and implement controls to mitigate financial risk.
• Supervise accounting staff, delegate tasks, and provide training and mentorship.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development in alignment with HR policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to evolving priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in accounting or auditing.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred; openness to assuming leadership responsibilities will be considered.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and proficiency across MS Office Suite.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional attention to detail with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized with effective time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work across cultures and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Strong communication skills; able to operate independently and thrive in fast-paced environment.