Accounting officer

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

At least 2 years of experience in the accounting field.

Duties and Responsibilities

Review and Approval : Review and approve financial transactions, journal entries, account reconciliations, and cash disbursements to maintain control and accuracy.

Month-End and Year-End Close : Lead and manage the entire month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure the books are closed promptly and accurately.

Financial Statement Preparation : Oversee or directly prepare key financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.

Reporting and Analysis : Prepare financial reports and analyses for management, including variance analysis (comparing actual vs. budget / forecast) to support strategic decision-making.

Budgeting : Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts.

BIR Tax Compliance : Ensure the accurate preparation and timely filing of all mandatory tax returns with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), such as :

• Value Added Tax (VAT) returns (2550M / Q)
• Withholding Tax (W-Tax) returns (e.g., 1601-C / E / Q)
• Income Tax Returns (ITR) (1702 / 1701)

Government Remittances : Oversee the timely payment and filing of contributions to other government agencies like SSS (Social Security System), PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG (HDMF).

Financial Standards : Ensure all accounting practices and financial statements comply with the relevant accounting standards, such as Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS).

Audit Coordination : Coordinate and support both internal and external audits, including liaising with BIR auditors and providing necessary documents and schedules.

Maintain Financial Records : Ensure the company's financial records are maintained accurately and completely.

Internal Controls : Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.

Reconciliations : Perform and review various critical reconciliations, such as bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations.

Payroll : Ensures employees are paid accurately and on time and that the company meet all tax and legal obligation. Calculating gross pay (wages, overtime, bonuses), processing deduction (taxes, benefits), and issuing net pay