JOB PURPOSE

The Accounting & Tax Associate will be working closely with the Accounting & Tax team in the daily deliverables of excellent services to clients. This position will be reporting to the Accounting & Tax Assistant Manager, or such other person as designated by the Employer from time to time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hands-on in preparing and maintaining full set of accounts for multiple clients while ensuring high standard of compliance and accuracy.
  • Prepares disbursement vouchers for payments
  • Journal entries for month end Financial Statements
  • Monthly Income Statement
  • Balance Sheet
  • Trial Balance
  • Tax Filing
  • and other relevant documents
• Maintains good client relationship and attends to clients’ queries and requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Continuous and frequent liaison with clients for documentations, information or clarifications for management accounts preparation and audit purposes.
• Maintains timely and proper filing of documents and information with respect to each individual client to ensure audit trail of work done for efficient references.
• Periodic update of process documentation.
• Liaise with external parties such as auditors, tax agents, bankers and relevant authorities.
• 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);
• 2 - 3 years 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 Software or any ERP System is an advantage;
• 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