Senior Accounting Associate

Lagunilla & Co.; Makati; On-site; PHP 893,000 - 1,562,000; Full time

Job summary

Claritas is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate to manage and execute complex accounting tasks with precision. You will prepare and review financial statements, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist with tax and audits. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with other functions to deliver cohesive client services.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, deadline discipline, and identifying opportunities to optimize accounting processes and controls across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in management and/or support functions.
• Experience in professional services, private capital markets, or tech-enabled businesses is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly adapt to new software and tools.
• Analytical, data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving.
• High interpersonal skills with mentoring capability.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage monthly reports for Management submission.
• Handle regulatory registrations and compliance including tax returns and local submissions.
• Produce internal financial reports and cross-functional data.
• Drive data input accuracy and documentation of financial transactions.
• Assist with process improvements and SOP compliance in record-to-report.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

CMA/CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Claritas

Claritas is the next generation professional services firm. Our services and solutions are tailored to the needs of start-ups and enterprise companies in Southeast Asia and beyond.

We are looking for a Senior Accounting Associate

As a Senior Accounting Associate at Claritas, you are to manage and execute complex accounting tasks with precision and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations, and assisting with the preparation of tax returns and audits. You will be responsible for managing client accounts, providing accurate and timely financial information, and identifying opportunities for process improvements.

The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data. You will mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional development. You will collaborate closely with other functions within the firm to deliver comprehensive and cohesive services to clients. Your ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a high level of client service will be essential to your success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and manage monthly reports to be submitted to the Management
• Review and manage regulatory registration and compliance, including but not limited to company registration, tax returns, and other national and local submissions
• Administer production and distribution of internal financial reports, compile various cross functional reports
• Drive timely and accurate data input and documentation of financial transaction
• Review financial and management information to drive business decision making.
• Identify possible improvement to the existing business processes for optimization and take the lead in such improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedure for record-to-report is being complied with.
• Drive optimization projects within the organization’s accounting and other systems, including controls in perpetual inventory system, and API integrations and other automation initiatives
• Provide timely review, feedback, escalation and recommendations within Accounting and Finance Team
• Provide accounting support and value-added services to clients.
• Lead and mentor accounting associates, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Other related responsibilities, ad-hoc projects and tasks related to the business needs.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience in management and/or support functions, including project management, c-level support, and business administration.
• Extensive work experience in professional services, private capital markets, and technology or tech-enabled businesses would be a plus.
• CMA and/or CPA certification is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly adapt to new software and tools.
• Proactive and problem-solving attitude.
• Analytical, data-driven mindset.
• High interpersonal skills with problem-solving.