Senior Accounting Officer – BIR & FS Lead

Lawson Philippines Inc; Manila; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Philippines Inc. is seeking an accounting professional to support BIR reporting, general accounting, and monthly financial statement preparation.

You will supervise the GA team, assist in annual audits, and ensure accuracy of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for timely reporting to Lawson Japan and local authorities. The role requires a BS in Accountancy, at least 3 years of relevant experience (retail a plus), and strong attention to detail with solid written and spoken

Qualifications

• Graduate of BS in Accountancy.
• At least 3 years of experience (Experience in Retail Industry a plus).
• Experienced with General Ledger functions and FS preparation.
• Familiar with BIR and tax compliance, bank reconciliation preparation.
• Strong attention to detail & analytical skills. good communications and written skills.
• Amenable to work onsiste in UN Manila

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of BIR Reports: Monthly/Quarterly Expanded Withholding Tax, VAT, Final Withholding Tax, Withholding VAT, and reconciliations between month reports and books/EWT.
• Prepare and check journal entries and bookkeeping; prepare monthly accruals for monthly FS (Japan submission).
• Analyze trial balance and determine adjustments for monthly FS preparation; prepare monthly FS submission template for Lawson Japan; perform variance analysis.
• Supervise GA team and assist in annual audit activities.
• Ensure BIR returns and monthly financial statements are prepared and filed on time

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Good communication

Written communication

Education

BS in Accountancy

Job description

Lawson Philippines Inc. is seeking an accounting professional to support BIR reporting, general accounting, and monthly financial statement preparation.

You will supervise the GA team, assist in annual audits, and ensure accuracy of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for timely reporting to Lawson Japan and local authorities. The role requires a BS in Accountancy, at least 3 years of relevant experience (retail a plus), and strong attention to detail with solid written and spoken