Accountant

Position:               Accountant 
Location:              Manila
Department :        Finance and Accounting 
Reports To:          Lead, Accounting

Position Summary  
Responsible for coding and posting journal entries, preparing account and bank reconciliations, taxation (VAT/GST), and other accounting duties as required.

Major Responsibilities
- Handle day-to-day operational tasks such but not limited to data analysis, recording, reconciliation, periodic close, reporting taxation (VAT/GST), and audit support. 
- Create and issue invoices, manage cash receipting and application of payments to customer accounts. 
- Assist intercompany and fixed assets accounting as needed. 
- Serve as point of contact for the assigned processes and entities. 
- Create and update assigned process documentations. 
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and other programs directed at enhancing efficiency, effectiveness and economical operations within work unit or across the company. 
- Ensure compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs) and offer input to the Accounting Lead for enhancing metrics and proposing solutions to any identified issues. 
- Ensure compliance to all finance policies and internal controls. 
- Collaborate with other accounting team members. 
- Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change as assigned by the Accounting Lead.

Requirements, Knowledge, Skills
- Graduate of BS in Accountancy, advance or equivalent education. 
- at least 1-3 years of combined general accounting working experience, 1 year exposure in a BPO/shared service environment. 
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle. 
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulations and procedures. 
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including V-lookups and pivot tables. 
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills. 
- Good written and verbal communication skills. 
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.