Senior General Accountant

Penbrothers International; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Penbrothers seeks a Senior General Accountant to own end-to-end general accounting deliverables, including month-end close, fixed assets, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. You will collaborate with the Finance Manager to enhance financial reporting and ensure IFRS/PFRS compliance in a fast-paced service environment.

The role requires a CPA advantage, 4+ years of experience, and proficiency with NetSuite and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field; CPA is an advantage.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in general accounting.
• Experience in a BPO, shared-services, or service company is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of IFRS/PFRS and end-to-end general accounting (Record-to-Report) processes.
• Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and strong MS Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Core Competencies: Bookkeeping General Ledger Month-End Close Fixed Assets & Depreciation Bank & Account Reconciliation Financial Reporting & Modelling NetSuite

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage month-end close and journal entries.
• Maintain fixed asset register including depreciation calculations.
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile P&L and Balance Sheet accounts with supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly schedules for key general accounts.
• Assist in preparing financial statements per IFRS/PFRS.
• Produce monthly and quarterly management reporting packs and variance analyses.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Forecast and budget for assigned accounts and drive process improvements.

Skills

General accounting

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

Our client is a fast-paced service company operating across dynamic global markets, seeking driven accounting talent to support their continuous scale, financial compliance, and operational excellence.

About the Role

The Senior General Accountant owns core general-accounting deliverables end to end — from month-end close and reconciliations to fixed assets and supporting schedules — ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial records. Working closely with the Finance Manager, the role also supports financial reporting, audits, and continuous process improvement within a fast-paced service environment.

Work hours: 9:00AM to 6:00PM PHT

Work set-up: Hybrid (Preferably can report to either Makati/Mandaluyong Offices at least 3x a week; and more if there are seasonal audit reviews)

What you’ll do

• Month-end close: Lead and execute the monthly and quarterly close, ensuring accurate and timely results in accordance with IFRS/PFRS, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis for assigned accounts/clients.
• Fixed assets: Set up and maintain the fixed asset register — including asset capitalization, tagging, transfers, and disposals — and compute and post monthly depreciation.
• Bank reconciliation: Prepare and review bank reconciliations, ensuring differences are identified, investigated, and cleared on a timely basis.
• P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliation: Reconcile Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts, ensuring balances are accurately stated and fully supported.
• Monthly schedules: Prepare and maintain monthly schedules for key general accounts (e.g., accruals, prepayments, provisions, and other supporting balances) to substantiate the financial statements.
• Financial statements: Prepare and assist in the preparation of financial statements — including the profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow — within agreed timelines and in accordance with IFRS/PFRS, as directed by the Finance Manager.
• Management reporting: Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packs and supporting schedules, presenting results, key movements, and trends to support review by the Finance Manager and business owners.
• Variance analysis: Analyze actuals against budget, forecast, and prior year for assigned accounts/clients; research, quantify, and clearly explain the drivers of variances on a timely basis.
• Support internal and external audits and assist with BIR and other regulatory audits.
• Assist in forecasting and budgeting for assigned accounts/clients.
• Help lead the implementation of best practices across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger to simplify, standardize, and scale operations.
• Help develop and refine Record-to-Report (RTR) accounting processes and procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, AP, Payroll, FP&A, Tax, and business owners on policies, processes, and key system initiatives and improvements.
• Support and mentor other members of the accounting team on financial reporting standards.
• Drive process improvements and cost‑saving initiatives, and keep process documentation accurate and up to date.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field; CPA is an advantage.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in general accounting.
• Experience in a BPO, shared-services, or service company is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of IFRS/PFRS and end-to-end general accounting (Record-to-Report) processes.
• Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and strong MS Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Core Competencies: Bookkeeping General Ledger Month-End Close Fixed Assets & Depreciation Bank & Account Reconciliation Financial Reporting & Modelling NetSuite

Don't meet every single requirement? At Penbrothers we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but you don't feel 100% aligned with the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles.

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What You’ll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you’ll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.

• Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
• Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare.
• Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
• Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.