Senior Accounting Officer – Fixed Assets & Reporting (BGC, Taguig City)

J&T Express; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime compensation

Professional office environment

Job summary

J&T Express is seeking an experienced Accountant to own general ledger reconciliations and the end-to-end fixed asset accounting cycle in a fast-paced environment.

You will prepare analytical variance reports for management, support month-end and year-end closing, and assist with financial statements and audits. Strong knowledge of PFRS/PAS, ERP systems, and tax compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a B.S. in Accountancy.
• CPA preferred; at least 2 years of accounting experience, Big 4 background advantageous.
• If not CPA, at least 4 years of accounting experience.
• Fixed asset accounting experience is optional but highly desirable.
• Exposure to month-end and year-end closing, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing or analyzing P&L statements and performing variance analysis.
• Familiarity with Philippine tax compliance and statutory reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key general ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations, including balance sheet accounts and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare analytical reviews and reports explaining variances and financial performance for management.
• Own end-to-end fixed asset accounting cycle: recognition, capitalization, depreciation, revaluation, impairment, disposals, transfers per PFRS/PAS.
• Maintain fixed asset register and perform periodic physical verification with reconciliations.
• Review capex requests and classify between capitalizable costs and expenses; prepare journal entries.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing; prepare journal entries and schedules within deadlines.
• Support financial statement preparation and external audit processes.
• Develop documentation, checklists, and processes to strengthen closing efficiency and internal controls.

Skills

PFRS/PAS knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP systems familiarity

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Integrity & confidentiality

Interpersonal communication

Education

B.S. Accountancy

CPA preferred

4+ years accounting (non-CPA)

Big 4 background advantageous

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Xero

MS Excel (advanced)

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of key general ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations – including balance sheet accounts, intercompany transactions, and control accounts – ensuring discrepancies are identified, investigated, and resolved promptly
• Prepare analytical reviews and reports explaining significant variances and financial performance for management review.
• Own the end-to-end fixed asset accounting cycle: recognition, capitalization, depreciation, revaluation, impairment, disposals, and transfers in strict compliance with PFRS/PAS and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date fixed asset register; perform periodic physical verification and reconcile register balances to general ledger.
• Review capital expenditure requests and ensure proper classification between capitalizable costs and expenses; prepare necessary journal entries.
• Act as a key contributor to month-end and year-end closing processes: prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries, submit schedules within deadlines, and ensure all accounts are complete, accurate, and presented in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures; support external auditors during statutory and year-end audits.
• Develop and improve documentation, checklists, and processes to strengthen closing efficiency, internal control, and financial reporting reliability.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS / PAS) and relevant tax and regulatory requirements
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel – advanced functions, pivot tables, financial modeling, and data analysis
• Familiarity with common ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Xero, or equivalent); ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency in handling large volumes of financial data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills — able to identify issues, propose solutions, and explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and work under pressure during closing periods.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to ethical financial practices.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate cross-functionally and provide guidance to junior team members as needed.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCES

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
• If CPA (highly desirable) – with at least 2 years or more experience in accounting (advantage if comes from the Big 4 public firm)
• If not CPA – with at least 4 years or more experience in accounting
• Experience in fixed asset accounting is optional but highly desirable
• Exposure to month-end and year-end closing procedures, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience preparing or analyzing P&L statements and performing variance analysis
• Familiarity with Philippine tax compliance and statutory reporting is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Location: On-site – BGC, Taguig Metro Manila
• Standard Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Occasional extended hours (paid overtime/holiday) may be necessary to meet reporting deadlines, such as month-end and year-end closing
• Professional, collaborative office environment with exposure to cross-functional teams and senior management