The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making through financial analysis. This role involves supporting other team members, managing month-end and year-end closing, and working closely with auditors, tax consultants, and internal stakeholders.
🧾 Key Responsibilities:
🔹 General Accounting
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper documentation and classification of transactions.
Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, escalating findings to the Finance Manager.
🔹 Financial Reporting
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports in compliance with local accounting standards and company policies.
Analyze variances and trends, providing insights into business performance.
Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors during financial audits as necessary.
🔹 Tax and Compliance
Assist in tax reporting, filing, and compliance (e.g., VAT, corporate income tax, withholding tax).
Stay updated on changes in tax laws and financial regulations affecting the business.
🔹 Internal Controls
🔹 Collaboration
Collaborate with other departments such as HR, CIT, and Operations to ensure accurate accounting entries.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
🧠 Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred
At least 3 years of experience in accounting in an international company
Understanding of Philippine payroll practices and income tax regulations
Proficient in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Xero, or NetSuite)
Strong Excel skills; familiarity with financial reporting tools a plus
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and integrity
Strong communication and organizational skills
Demonstrates strong adaptability in dynamic environments, takes initiative in problem-solving and project ownership, and collaborates effectively within cross-functional teams.