Assistant Accounting Manager

1. Draft accounting policies and procedures for review of Accounting Manager and approval of Top Management and assist in implementing and monitoring accounting strategies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
2. Take the lead role in tax planning and compliance activities throughout the fiscal year in coordination with the Accounting Manager.
3. Review current processes for tax compliance, reconciliation and reporting and make recommendations for improved guidelines and procedures for implementation to ensure correctness, accuracy and timeliness of tax reporting.
4. Review current processes in customer’s billing, payments, monitoring and reconciliation of accounts and creditable withholding taxes for tax reporting.
5. Review and improve current accounting practices and procedures in month-end closing activities, AP processing, physical inventory count, EWT reconciliation versus quarterly and annual alpha list of suppliers vs. AFS, CWT reconciliation vs. SAWT vs. Sales Revenue vs. AFS, WTW reconciliation per employee versus 1604C, annual alpha list and AFS and others in close coordination with Accounting Manager.
6. Prepare and verify accounting records to ensure accuracy and timeliness during month-end and year-end closings.
7. Assist in preparing financial reports and analysis to support management in making financial decisions.
8. Support the review and preparation of monthly financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
9. Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors during audits to ensure timely completion and compliance with regulations.
10. Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and proper implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
11. Coordinate with outsourced service providers for assigned projects as needed.
12. Perform other related tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Accounting Manager or senior management.

Job Qualifications:

1. A graduate of BS Accountancy
2. Must be a Certified Public Accountant
3. Minimum of 2 to 4 years solid experience in end-to-end accounting to include AP, AR, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Cost Management, Financial Reporting and Tax Compliances (i.e. BIR, LGU, SEC, etc.)
4. Highly flexible, organized and can withstand pressure
5. Ability to quickly adjust to new work environments
6. Able to understand and effectively communicate with different levels in the organization.
7. Actual experience in handling BIR Letter of Authority (LOA) and BIR examiners is an advantage.
8. Experience in Internal Audit is an advantage
9. Experience in both manual accounting system and computerized accounting system such as SAP, Xero, Quickbooks, Oracle and other accounting software is an advantage.
10. Experience in manufacturing and retail inventory cost management as well as warehouse management is an advantage.