Hiring: Accountant – Iloilo City

Core Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable and Payable Supervision

• Review daily accounts receivable and payable records for accuracy and completeness.
• Return errors for correction and confirm they are fixed before the next close.
• Coach the receivable and payable processing staff on recurring issues and document repeat findings.
• Check cash advance liquidations and reimbursement claims against policy before posting.

General Ledger and Month End Close

• Maintain the general ledger and keep postings complete and current.
• Reconcile every bank account monthly and clear all reconciling items.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and close the books every month end.
• Review daily encoding in the accounting system and correct posting errors before close.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and record depreciation every close.
• Record inter-company transactions and reconcile the balances every close.
• Monitor daily cash positions across all bank accounts and flag shortfalls immediately.

Project Accounting Support

• Maintain per-project receivable and expense records for every active project.
• Update retention schedules as project billings and retention releases occur.
• Provide the account balances required by project closing checklists.

Financial Reporting and Tax Compliance

• Prepare, file, and pay tax returns and tax payments on schedule.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for review before issuance.
• Prepare the weekly accounting report and issue it to management.
• Prepare the cash flow forecast and keep it current for management review.
• Analyze financial data and flag variances for management review.
• Compile historical cost and expense data for budget preparation.

Audit Support and Internal Controls

• Compile and deliver the documents external auditors request for the annual audit.
• Audit fund custodians on schedule and report findings.
• Draft and update accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls.
• Document internal control checks and follow up corrective actions to closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 3 years experience as an accountant handling month end closing and BIR tax filings, preferably in the construction industry.
• Working knowledge of BIR tax return preparation, filing, and payment procedures for a corporation.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.
• Experience with creating financial statements, general ledger functions, and bank reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting software used as the daily system of record.
• Able to review the work of others and give clear, corrective feedback.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.
• Willing to work on-site in Iloilo City on a Monday to Saturday schedule.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred but not required.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities.