JOB PURPOSE

The Accounting and Tax Lead Officer assists the Manager, Assistant Manager and/or Supervisor in daily deliverables to provide excellent service to clients.  They provide financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data; preparing reports, submitting the reports to the client and are able to coach junior staff in the department

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Handle full set of accounts and bank operations for clients;
• Assists to manage daily work with high complexity, including closing full set of books;
• Maintains relationship with clients and internal/external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, BIR and other government departments on client company’s affairs, accounts, bank accounts, tax filing, etc.;
• Query management with internal and external- 3rd party stakeholders;
• Assist Manager/Supervisor in preparing proposal for clients;
• Supervises Senior Officers, Junior Officers and Associates, and reviews draft deliverables;
• Assists Manager to oversee daily operations of the Accounting department and to implement internal control procedures;
• Assists Manager/Supervisor to train & coach junior staff;
• Assists Manager/Supervisor to follow up on Debtors list (client invoices);
• Prepares and checks various reports as requested by clients;
• Prepares and supervises accountant audits.
• Periodic update of process documentation.
• Liaise with external parties such as auditors, tax agents, bankers and relevant authorities.
• Working with HR on recruitment activities, performance reviews, and employee relations matters;
• Acting as Treasurer and/or Directors/Officers for the local office and/or clients that may assume certain level of responsibilities and risks;
• Update and maintain records/information in ViewPoint.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Degree holder in Accountancy;
• Pursuing or qualified in local professional examinations (CPA License), an advantage;
• Minimum of 1 years in supervisory level;
• Relevant experience in general accounting function in professional firms or multinationals;
• Sound knowledge in local tax (CIT, VAT, EWT, FWT, FBT) and accounting policy (PFRS); knowledge in International Accounting (IFRS) will be an advantage;
• Experience in preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules;
• Knowledge in Xero, Quick Books or any ERP System is an advantage;
• Sound knowledge of Philippine Accounting & Taxation;
• Good knowledge of local system (e.g. Viewpoint);
• Advanced Excel skill set and other Microsoft Office applications;
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Filipino.
• Stakeholder management:
  • Internal
  • External: Clients, local authorities, tax agents, auditors