Accounting Officer (Remote, Philippines)

at  LegalMatchcom

As an Accounting Officer, you’ll support financial operations by auditing, monitoring accounts, and maintaining records. You’ll also assist with ledger maintenance, financial statement prep, audits, expense management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance within the company processes and regulations.
• Conduct audit checks on company assets
• Assist in general ledger maintenance, bank statement reconciliation, and journal entry recording.
• Support financial statement preparation and compile reports for management review.
• Prepare analysis of budget vs actual variances
• Review and reconcile filing of Quarterly VAT returns
• Prepare documentary requirements and process VAT refund claim.
• Ensure compliance with PEZA/BIR/SEC/BOI
• Assist in year-end audit by providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Assist in drafting policies and processes to ensure efficient workflow
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and prepare ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• At least 4 years of experience in Regulatory reporting and compliance (PEZA, BIR, SEC, BOI)
• Knowledgeable in payroll processing.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Our ideal candidate possesses the following qualities and traits:

• proactive, adaptable, and flexible
• highly professional
• has the willingness to go the extra mile to achieve desired outcomes
• with strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• with strong problem-solving skills
• committed to continuous improvements and willing to experiment with new approaches and techniques to work processes

• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance within the company processes and regulations.
• Conduct audit checks on company assets
• Assist in general ledger maintenance, bank statement reconciliation, and journal entry recording.
• Support financial statement preparation and compile reports for management review.
• Prepare analysis of budget vs actual variances
• Review and reconcile filing of Quarterly VAT returns
• Prepare documentary requirements and process VAT refund claim.
• Ensure compliance with PEZA/BIR/SEC/BOI
• Assist in year-end audit by providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Assist in drafting policies and processes to ensure efficient workflow
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and prepare ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigne