Accounting officer

Job Description

Posted on 31 March 2026

Job description:

1. General Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Perform end-to-end bookkeeping from recording of transactions to preparation of financial reports
• Maintain accurate general ledger, journals, and subsidiary ledgers
• Ensure proper classification of accounts in accordance with PFRS
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial schedules
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities

1. Inventory Accounting & Monitoring (Trading Business Focus)

• Monitor inventory movement (purchases, sales, returns, adjustments)
• Reconcile inventory records vs. physical counts and investigate variances
• Ensure correct costing of inventory (e.g., FIFO or weighted average, as applicable)
• Coordinate with warehouse and operations on stock issues
• Record inventory write-offs, slow-moving, and obsolete items, when applicable

1. Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Record sales invoices and official receipts
• Monitor customer balances, aging, and collections
• Prepare AR reconciliation and follow up on overdue accounts
• Coordinate with sales and collection teams on discrepancies

1. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process supplier invoices, debit/credit memos, and payment requests
• Validate supporting documents and ensure proper approvals
• Prepare payment schedules and monitor due dates
• Record and reconcile AP balances

1. Bank & Cash Reconciliation

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts
• Monitor cash movements and identify reconciling items
• Coordinate with management on discrepancies

1. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance (Philippines)

• Compute and prepare VAT returns (2550M / 2550Q)
• Compute and file Expanded Withholding Tax (EWT – 0619E / 1601EQ)
• Assist in preparation of Annual Income Tax Return (1701 / 1702)
• Prepare SLSP / RELIEF and other BIR reports, as applicable
• Maintain tax schedules and ensure timely submission and payment
• Assist during BIR audits, assessments, and tax mapping

1. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare management reports such as:
• Inventory summaries
• AR/AP aging
• Tax schedules
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documents
• Assist in internal and external audits

1. Other Duties

• Assist in process improvements and internal control implementation
• Support management in financial analysis and ad-hoc accounting tasks
• Perform other accounting-related duties as may be assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

1. Years of experience

• At least 1–2 years of accounting experience, preferably in GL/bookkeeping roles

1. Competency requirements

• Experience in handling affiliate/sister company books is an advantage.
• Experience in Accounting software such as QuickBooks.

1. High level of attention to detail and accuracy
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
3. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
4. Good communication and coordination skills
5. Strong sense of confidentiality and integrity
6. 1Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment

Work location

CITY OF MUNTINLUPA, NCR, FOURTH DISTRICT

Remarks

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