Accounting Specialist  

To perform services to major financial accounting areas, including but not limited to general accounting, bookkeeping, accounts reconciliation and budgeting in coordination with other Finance and Accounting personnel.

To provide services on local and global tax related transactions of the company including external audit requirements to ensure compliance with the prescribed policies and procedures.

• Prepares and process day-to-day transactions, including Accounts Payable, Purchases, Sales and Accounts Receivables, Cash/Bank transactions and General Ledger.
• Periodically reviews Books of Accounts and General Ledger entries to ensure accuracy, validity and completeness of the recorded transactions, as well as to ensure compliance with prevailing tax, accounting and reporting rules and regulations.
• Maintains the computerized financial accounting and reporting system, ensuring it is properly secured and contingency plan (back-up) are in place for continuos operation of the system.
• Prepares and periodically update the financial supporting schedules/ledgers, intercompany accounts and cash transactions and other related reports.
• Ensures attainment of financial report closing objectives, in accordance with the requirements
• Corporate Tax and Other Statutory and Regulatory Reporting and External Audit
  • Assist in the preparation of reports and requirements for external audit review and tax compliance needs.
  • Understand accounting principles and standards to ensure compliance with the current accounting policies. (GAAP and IFRS/PFRS)
  • Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of tax returns and other reportorial requirements for government agencies (global and local).
  • Evaluate tax and other government regulations and suggest policies to avoid tax cases and issues.
  • Keep track of industry trends, changes and other related tax issues and regulations that may affect the organization.
• Budgetting
  • Participates in budget planning as well as monitoring actual activity vs. approved plans.
  • Periodically updates Management re: each department’s budget performance vs. actual spending; identifies any areas of concern, if needed.
• Others
  • Attends meetings, as required.
  • May report on non-regular working hours, as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested and within areas of expertise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or Business Administration major in Financial Management.
• Preferably CPA
• With at least three to five (3-5) years experience in accounting or finance-related work

• Technical skills
  • Advanced to excellent knowledge of general accounting and bookkeeping
  • Advanced knowledge in tax audit and compliance,
  • Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS or IFRS).
  • Advanced knowledge of local and global government policies, rules, and regulations related to taxation and finance.
  • Advanced to excellent knowledge of payroll administration.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office and computerized accounting systems, including government electronic filing and payment systems.
• Soft skills
  • Advanced mathematical skills
  • Advanced research skills; is resourceful and persevering
  • Advanced analytical skills; keen attention to detail
  • Advanced problem-solving skills
  • Advanced organizational skills
  • Advanced comprehension skills
  • Good verbal and written English communication skills
  • Good customer service skills; possesses friendly and positive attitude
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in and with teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Is highly accountable
  • Strong grasp of corporate values