Accountant General (Contract)

Goal of Position

The incumbent will ensure the daily Finance & Accounting processes run properly in timely manner. The role will also perform treasury, audit and taxation tasks.

Your Key Responsibilities

Accounting, Audit & Treasury

• Ensure daily Finance/Accounting/Audit process (A/R, A/P, G/L Fixed Assets, Treasury and Audit) run properly in timely manner
• Ensure Monthly Balance Sheet Accounts are reconciled properly
• Ensure month end closing is done smoothly timely, meeting report deadlines required for closing e.g. Accruals, Service Entry Sheet process, etc.
• Ensure all payables process are controlled properly
• Ensure the receivables and credit management are well managed & controlled properly
• Ensure all fixed assets are well managed and controlled properly
• Support in the periodic and year end stock take/physical count
• Responsible for Treasury activities and related report including but not limited to Hedging transactions, RGI applications, Cash Flow Management, Weekly STP/Monthly LTP reporting, FCF Deviation Analysis, Bank Signatory Update, etc.
• Ensure periodic reports for local state authorities i.e. Central Bank, Securities and Exchange Commision, City Treasurer of Makati) are submitted properly and timely
• Liaising with Auditors during audit and preparation of the supporting schedules required or requested
• Liase with local Lawyers for the preparation of required board resolutions and coordinate internally for its signature

Taxation

• Coordinate with Tax Consultant to ensure local tax reporting e.g. WHT, DST, FBT, VAT returns, etc. are filed timely, support on queries and documentations request from tax consultant
• Handle the preparation of supporting documents/annexes in accordance with mandatory checklist and secure the necessary clearances or certifications required for the submission of VAT refund with Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
• Coordinate the processing of cheque refunds for approved VAT refund amounts with Bureau of Internal Revenue or Bureau of Customs 
• Support during tax audit and preparation of the supporting schedules required or requested
• Assistance on internally required tax reports in Global Tax Center i.e. Compliance Card, GTC Questionnaire and Annual GTC reporting

Your Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting
• With at least 2-4 years of relevant experience or qualified Accountant
• With background in SAP systems
• With knowledge in taxation and audit
• Result oriented and able to work under pressure and tight deadline
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent command and communication in English