General Accounting Officer

General Accounting Officer creates and monitors internal auditing procedures and solves the problem when accounting numbers are not in sync. An ideal candidate demonstrates the ability in managing accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. He/she should also have excellent organizational skills and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks. Ultimately, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of our financial transactions and procedures.

Responsibilities

General Accounting

Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information

Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing Statement of Financial Position, Profit and Loss statement, Cash Flow, and other reports, as deemed required thru regulatory means.

Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

Maintain and Reconcile GL Accounts, ensuring transactions are recorded free from Fraud and Disputes.

Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

Record invoices, vouchers, expense reports and/or check requests, conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper accounting entry into the financial system

Handles all vendor correspondence and inquiries

Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.

Internal Controls and Financial Governance

Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options

Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents

Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions

Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information

Secure financial information by completing database backups

Maintain financial security by following internal controls

Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations

Comply with the state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions

Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Payroll

Preparation of Philippines payroll & compliance with relevant statutory requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree relevant discipline (Finance, Accounting,)

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in general accounting

Advanced Excel user

Excellent verbal and written English communication and presentation skills

Familiarity and experience in using accounting software and programs (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Netsuite)

Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees

Technical Requirements:

To ensure smooth and efficient work in both remote and in-office settings, candidates must meet the following minimum technical requirements:

Laptop: Intel Core i5 or equivalent (or higher) with at least 8GB RAM.

Internet Connection (for remote work): Minimum 50 Mbps wired internet connection (LAN) for stable connectivity.

Backup Internet: Mobile data or secondary ISP for backup in case of connectivity issues.

Noise-Canceling Headset: A high-quality headset for virtual meetings and collaboration.

Webcam: A functional webcam for video meetings and presentations.

Work Environment: A quiet and professional workspace for remote days, while being able to collaborate in the office as required.

Department: Finance.

ATS provider: Bamboohr.