Staff Accountant (Bookkeeping Focus)

Private Advertiser; Pasig; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Government-mandated benefits

Performance incentives

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Ortigas, Pasig is seeking a diligent Senior Accountant to manage books and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will handle daily postings, GL, AR/AP, and monthly close, aligning with PH tax rules and company policy.

The role requires a Philippine CPA license, 5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping, and expertise in Excel and common accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks. Onsite position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Philippine CPA license (PRC).
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience.
• Solid grasp of PH tax basics (VAT/EWT/FWT).
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups).
• Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP B1 or similar.

Responsibilities

• Post daily sales, receipts, disbursements, and journal entries.
• Keep the General Ledger, AR, and AP accurate and current.
• Generate invoices, apply collections, issue official receipts, and manage AR aging.
• Encode vendor bills, match against POs, and prepare payment batches.
• Reconcile bank accounts, e-wallets, and credit cards daily.
• Oversee petty cash and staff reimbursements.
• Log inventory movements and assist with physical counts.
• Maintain fixed asset schedule and depreciation entries.
• Draft BIR filings (VAT, EWT/FWT) and government remittances.
• Support payroll by validating reports and posting related entries.
• Prepare month-end close, schedules, and audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot tables

Lookups

Communication

Integrity

Organization

Education

Philippine CPA license

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

NetSuite

SAP B1

Job description

FMCG & Retail | Full-Time | Onsite – Ortigas, Pasig

Who We Are

We have been a leading force in direct sales since 1995, building well-loved FMCG brands and high-performing teams that connect directly with customers nationwide. As we expand into new brands and departments, we're growing our finance team to match our pace.

What You’ll Handle

Books & Transactions

• Post daily sales, receipts, disbursements, and journal entries (prepayments, accruals)
• Keep the General Ledger, AR, and AP accurate and current

Receivables & Payables

• Generate invoices, apply collections, issue official receipts, and manage AR aging with follow-up on overdue accounts
• Encode vendor bills, match against POs and delivery receipts, and prepare payment batches

Reconciliation & Cash

• Reconcile bank accounts, e-wallets, and credit cards daily, resolving discrepancies within 24 hours
• Oversee petty cash and staff reimbursements per company policy

Assets & Inventory

• Log inventory movements and assist with physical counts
• Maintain the fixed asset schedule and depreciation entries

Records & Reporting

• Organize workpapers and filings in an audit-ready, indexed system
• Produce daily cash summaries, AR/AP snapshots, and expense reports
• Draft BIR filings (VAT, EWT/FWT) and government remittances (SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG) for the Accountant's review
• Support payroll by validating reports and posting related entries

Monthly Close Support

• Complete all bank, card, e-wallet, and intercompany reconciliations
• Build supporting schedules (AR, AP, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, inventory)
• Assist during month-end close with recurring entries and trial balance checks
• Prepare organized documentation packages for auditors and tax consultants
• Suggest and implement small workflow improvements

Requirements

• Active Philippine CPA license (PRC)
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience
• Solid grasp of PH tax basics (VAT/EWT/FWT) at a working level
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups)
• Familiarity with Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP B1, or similar platforms
• Strong integrity, organization, and communication skills — comfortable flagging issues early

Success Markers (First 60–90 Days)

• All daily postings complete, with no bank items unmatched beyond 3 days
• Fully reconciled, well-filed accounts and a clean AR/AP aging report
• Month-end deliverables submitted on schedule (WD+3 to WD+5)
• A working compliance calendar with tax drafts ready ahead of deadlines

Details

• Location: Ortigas, Pasig — Full-time, onsite
• Schedule: Standard PH business hours, with flexibility during close/audit periods
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience, plus government-mandated benefits and performance incentives