Accountant

1. Responsible for the supervision of the generation and recording of financial data and the preparation of financial statements for the congregation
2. Plans, organizes and controls the operation and activities of the work unit, prepares and secures approval of the budget in support of such operations and activities
3. Supervises all accounting personnel in recording and maintaining all accounting records. Oversees the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of recording/postings of cash receipts and disbursements into journals and subsidiary ledgers.
4. Review accounting entries against such charts to ensure the correct classification of entries.
5. Prepares and submits to the Provincial Economer the monthly and annual income statements and balance sheets to present the financial condition of the Provincial Office. Attends to the updating of the books of account for audit
6. Provides financial analysis and recommendations and submits these to the Provincial Economer for review before submission to the Provincial Superior and Provincial Council to present the financial condition of the province and thus serve as the basis for decision making.
7. Provide information to the different cost centers on their approved budgets and the guidelines and procedures with respect to the availment and utilization of such budgetary allocations. Assist in monitoring the budget
8. Assists the Provincial Economer in the area of Cash Management e.g. preparation of the Cash Position Report
9. Ensures prompt issuance of accurate statements of accounts to corresponding Salesian settings
10. Monitors accounts receivables and recommends action on aged receivables
11. Monitors accounts payables and prepares recommendations on the prioritization of the settlement of payables
12. Evaluate and certify the correctness and justifiability of expenses incurred as reflected in billing statements and vouchers
13. Coordinates with external auditors in the preparation of financial reports for submission to government regulatory agencies such as the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Securities and Exchange Commission
14. Ensures the maintenance and renewal of the insurance coverage of institutional properties
15. Ensures the timely remittance of taxes. Licenses and insurance premiums.
16. Prepares the annual report to Rome in a timely manner
17. Supervises and controls planned and intervening activities of subordinate employees concerning the performance of their job functions and completion of task assignments in accordance with prescribed standards, in the process providing motivational approaches, training, and development, coaching, and counseling.
18. Participates in collegial planning for policies, procedures, and systems, problem-solving, decision making, and performance monitoring through participation in standing and ad-hoc committees, task forces and project teams