Senior Compliance Accountant

Your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Core financial operations:

• Assist in the daily management of financial operations, including accounting, cash management, payment processing, and revenue handling.
• Record all expense transactions promptly and accurately.
• Maintain records for Accounts Receivable, Sales, Donations, and Income.
• Update and maintain records, databases, and filing systems.
• Ensure the accuracy of data entry and manage documentation for auditing and tracking purposes.

Team Support:

• Supervise accounting technicians and provide support for various accounting tasks.
• Prepare payroll and ensure compliance with related mandatory requirements.

Compliance and Taxation:

• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards and tax regulations.
• File accurate tax returns, coordinate with tax authorities, and assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and addressing audit findings.
• File all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to government agencies for taxation and compliance (Municipal, BIR, SSS, HDMF, and PHIC).

Financial Reporting and Risk Management:

• Generate monthly management accounts to provide an up-to-date view of the company's financial position, along with year-end accounts.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and ensure their accuracy.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to non-compliance, fraud, and regulatory violations
• Qualified Accountant with preferably 8 to 10 years working experience in general accounting and/or accounts payable.
• Knowledge of tax preparation and financial reporting standards.
• An understanding of financial management software (ERP such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Zoho, advanced Excel, etc.) and accounting standards.
• Strong communication skills and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with dispersed international teams.
• Proactive and solution-oriented with an ability to prioritize tasks and handle unexpected situations with professionalism.
• Fluent in English. Must be comfortable interacting with international stakeholders and attending meetings in English.
• A keen interest in issues related to marine protected areas