Senior General Accountant and Tax Officer

Knauf Philippines; Pasig; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid leave

Training & development

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Knauf Philippines is seeking a Senior General Accountant and Tax Officer to ensure accurate financial and tax records, reliable management reports, and compliance with audits and regulatory requirements. The role supports cost control and business decisions through detailed analysis and timely financial reporting.

The successful candidate will manage tax filings, cost monitoring, and month-end processes, while maintaining documentation and leading process improvements in a collaborative finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and related courses.
• Licensed CPA preferred.
• At least 4-5 years relevant experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Analytic, detail-oriented.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel).
• SAP background.
• Generous paid leave entitlements.
• Continuous training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression and advancement.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Journal Entries Preparation.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Statutory Financial and Tax Reporting.
• Audit Support.
• Asset Management.
• Reporting and Analysis: monitoring costs, CAPEX, and budget vs. actual; Global Tax Reporting; DEG/Training center reporting; month-end reporting.
• General Accounting Tasks as required.
• Tax Return Preparation: various tax returns; accurate documentation and timely submissions.
• Compliance and Regulatory Oversight and Process Improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Licensed CPA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Senior General Accountant and Tax Officer is responsible for keeping the company’s financial and tax records accurate, compliant and well documented. The role focuses on preparing reliable financial and management reports, supporting cost control and business decisions, handling tax filings and calculations, and ensuring proper documentation for audits and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Journal Entries Preparation
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Statutory Financial and Tax Reporting
• Audit Support
• Asset Management
• Reporting and Analysis: Includes monitoring of selling and administrative cost, CAPEX management and tracking and performance vs budget, preparation of Global Tax Reporting Requirement, DEG/ Training center reporting, month-end reporting.
• General Accounting Tasks: General Accounting duties as required.
• Tax Return Preparation: Various tax returns, ensuring accuracy and completeness in documentation, compliance and timely submissions.
• Compliance and Regulatory Oversight and Process Improvement

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and related courses.
• Licensed CPA (preferably)
• At least 4-5 years relevant experience
• Manufacturing experience (preferably)
• Analytic, detail-oriented
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (excel)
• SAP background
• Generous paid leave entitlements
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression and advancement
• A collaborative and supportive work environment