Senior Accountant

The position holds overall accountability of the end-to-end Accounting process within the Finance team. The Senior Accounting and Finance Manager heads the team through day-to-day control and direction of accounting processing such as AP/AR and Payroll Processing as well as Preparation of monthly and year-end statements.

The role will also be responsible for developing and maintaining financial and accounting systems, which may include financial forecasting; auditing; checking and improving accounting procedures; produce reports and budget plans; and contribute to the creation of business strategies. The main aim of the Senior Accounting and Finance Manager is to maximize profitability and efficiency or ensure value for money of the business, often

1.       Preparation of Monthly/Year-end Financial Statements

• Processing Monthly Journals and creating standing journals
• Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts including:
  • Bank
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Prepayments
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accruals
  • Goods & Services Tax
  • Income Tax
  • Payroll Tax
  • Intercompany accounts
• Analysis of Profit and Loss Statement
  • Revenue comparison to previous periods/budget
  • Cost of sales comparison to previous periods /budget
  • Gross Profit analysis
  • Expense comparison to previous periods /budget
  • Wages reconciliation to monthly statement filed with Inland Revenue Department
• Preparation of Monthly Financial summary
• Preparation of dashboard and key performance measures
• Preparing statutory year-end financial statements following “generally accepted accounting practice” (GAAP) and/or International Accounting Standards (IAS)
• Preparing detailed notes to the statutory yearend financial statements
• Preparing detailed work papers supporting statutory annual financial statements
• Preparing directors and shareholders resolutions
• Processing and recording of purchase and disposal of capital assets
• Management of Taxation and Audit
• Management of Australian Accounting and Finance responsibilities

 

2.       Accounts Payable/Receivable Processing

• Investigating variances between purchase orders and invoices
• Reconciling accounts payable ledger to general ledger
• Reconciling accounts payable ledger to supplier statements
• Investigating differences between accounts payable ledger and supplier statements
• Maintain accounts payable / accounts receivable database
• Investigation of variances of receipts to invoices raised
• Communication with clients regarding payments made on invoices raised
• Investigation of queries from accounts receivable customers

 

3.       Payroll

• Payroll preparation and payroll journals as needed
• Entering new employees into payroll system
• Report generation
• Assist and review all payroll function and ensure that the payroll process is properly and accurately done

 

4.       Client Management

• Establish and maintain good working relationship with clients while properly setting expectations with regard to team KPIs and metrics
• Monitor team progress and provided feedback to clients as needed
• Address the requests / inquiries of clients in a timely manner
• Conduct regular calibration sessions with clients to ensure that agreed upon service levels are always met
• Resolve client escalation within a reasonable time and identify issues and develop/implement possible solutions
• Drive client satisfaction and play a proactive role in solidifying client relations

 

5.       Team Management and Process Development

• Strengthen team dynamics and drive fulfillment of individual and overall team metrics
• Drive the team to perform and excel
• Monitor the team’s performance and provide coaching as needed; perform regular 1:1 sessions
• Ensure timely and proper communication of changes and new strategies to the team
• Monitors the end-to-end process accounting process and identifies areas that needs to be further developed
• Improve current processes to further increase client satisfaction

• University degree required preferably in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but is not a strict requirement
• Has more than 5 years’ Accounting and/or Finance experience
• At least 3 years in a Chartered Accounting environment or BPO Industry as a Manager or Supervisor of an Accounting team is required
• Must have experience working for a large international/multi-national company or firm
• Proficient in using Microsoft office tools particularly with strong MS Excel skills
• Xero software experience an advantage
• Can manage people and be able to coordinate staff resource
• Experience working in fast-moving, high-volume working environment/industry
• Demonstrated multi-tasking capability with proven track record in meeting tight deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership skills with solid decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills with the ability to liaise with staff and clients at all levels
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Strong planning, coordination, organizational and administrative skills
• Proficient in using MS Office applications and is tech savvy
• With pleasing personality, positive working attitude, and is customer service-oriented
• Self-starter and able to work independently
• A commitment to client service and a flexible can-do attitude that responds to client and business needs
• Patient and flexible in all work duties
• Reliable, trustworthy and ethical; neat, Tidy and Accurate
• Willing to work in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in an early morning shift (7:00 am – 4:00 pm)

We are HGS Offshore Staffing Solutions, a premier global partner in building offshore teams in the Philippines, with over 1,500 professionals across Metro Manila and Cebu.

Our goal is to ignite global potential by connecting exceptional talent with companies worldwide. We are committed to propelling your career forward by providing opportunities for growth, where your expertise can flourish in any field. Here, you'll have access to global industries, continuous training opportunities, and a culture where your voice always matters.

At HGS, we go beyond recruiting talented individuals, we cultivate a vibrant community. You'll be able to grow alongside your peers through professional development opportunities at your fingertips and connect with teammates during exciting company events. Our monthly huddles keep you connected with your team and colleagues. We also foster a dynamic community with our charity initiatives, reminding us that our careers can make a real difference. Whether you work remotely or side-by-side, you are always part of the team at HGS.