Senior Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to handle all accounting and financial responsibilities within the company. This role will be fully dedicated to our organization, deployed through an accounting services provider.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Accountant on secondment, you will be responsible for managing the full scope of the company’s accounting and financial functions. You will play a critical role in supporting the administrative team and ensuring the efficient handling of all accounting and financial tasks. Your responsibilities will include:
1. General and Analytical Accounting
Daily management of general accounting (journal entries, accounts payable and receivable, etc.).
Monitoring customer and supplier accounts, reconciling accounts.
Preparing monthly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, etc.).
Generating and analyzing financial reports for management (profitability, margins, etc.)
2. Support to the Finance Department (both Asia and Group)
Reconciling the intercompany statements with other group companies stakeholders (seller/buyer)
Filling the full monthly package in BFC (consolidation tool)
Assisting with budgeting and financial forecasting.
Analyzing financial performance and providing recommendations to improve processes.
Preparing and participating in monthly financial meetings.
Reporting all the required reports: stock, gross margin, capex…
3. Cash Management and Payments
Monitoring cash flows (receipts and payments).
Updating weekly AR/AP aging balance
Conducting weekly bank reconciliations.
Preparing short (monthy)- and medium-term (yearly) cash flow forecasts.
Managing payments (suppliers, salaries, etc.).
4. Tax and Social Security Filings
Prepare monthly and annual tax filings (e.g., VAT, Income Tax, Withholding Tax).
Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements (BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG).
Coordinate with external auditors during audits and regulatory inspections

5. Inventory and Billing Management
Overseeing inventory management and accounting, in connection with the ERP
Reviewing and processing supplier and customer invoices.
Managing bank deposits and client collections.
6. Compliance and Accounting Process Control
Ensure compliance with local accounting standards (Philippine Financial Reporting Standards – PFRS) and tax laws.
Following the accounting and financial procedures.
Monitoring internal and external audits in collaboration with management.
updating the contracts and business registration.
7. Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborating with other departments (supply, sales, HR) to ensure seamless financial operations and cash optimisations (stock management)
Training and guiding internal teams on accounting and financial topics.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) qualification is highly preferred.
5 to 7 years of experience in a similar accounting role, ideally within an internation group with intercompany transactions.
Strong knowledge of Philippine accounting regulations (PFRS) and tax laws (BIR, VAT, etc.).
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAGE, SAP, PowerBI).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.