Accountant

Position:              Accountant 
Location:             Manila
Department:        Finance and Accounting 
Reports To:         Lead, Accounting 


Position Summary 
Responsible for coding and posting journal entries, preparing account and bank reconciliations, taxation (VAT/GST), and other accounting duties as required. 

Major Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day operational tasks such but not limited to data analysis, recording, reconciliation, periodic close, reporting taxation (VAT/GST), and audit support. 
• Create and issue invoices, manage cash receipting and application of payments to customer accounts. 
• Assist intercompany and fixed assets accounting as needed. 
• Serve as point of contact for the assigned processes and entities. 
• Create and update assigned process documentations. 
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and other programs directed at enhancing efficiency, effectiveness and economical operations within work unit or across the company. 
• Ensure compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs) and offer input to the Accounting Lead for enhancing metrics and proposing solutions to any identified issues. 
• Ensure compliance to all finance policies and internal controls. 
• Collaborate with other accounting team members. 
• Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change as assigned by the Accounting Lead.  

Requirements, Knowledge, Skills

• Graduate of BS in Accountancy, advance or equivalent education. 
• at least 1-3 years of combined general accounting working experience, 1 year exposure in a BPO/shared service environment. 
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle. 
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulations and procedures. 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including V-lookups and pivot tables. 
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.