General Accountant

We are looking for a General Accountant to handle daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and tax compliance. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements and reconciliations, processing payments and payroll, managing BIR and SEC filings, maintaining accurate records using Xero, and coordinating with auditors and government agencies. Candidates should have solid accounting knowledge and strong attention to detail.
GENERAL ACCOUNTANT
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Keywords: collaborative, dependable, supportive leadership, inclusive, flexible working opportunities, training opportunities, generous pensions contributions
A confidential client is seeking a General Accountant to join their team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of their financial operations. This opportunity offers you the chance to work in a supportive environment where your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will be highly valued. You will enjoy flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and access to ongoing training that will help you grow both professionally and personally. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member’s contribution is recognised and celebrated. If you are looking for a role that combines accounting expertise with meaningful collaboration across departments, this position is designed for you.
Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance while allowing you to excel in your accounting career.
Benefit from generous pension contributions and comprehensive training opportunities that encourage your professional development.
Join a dependable and inclusive team environment where supportive leadership ensures your growth and success.
What You'll Do
As a General Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of accounting functions within the organisation. Your day-to-day activities will involve maintaining both electronic and manual books of accounts to ensure seamless reconciliation and timely management reporting. You will utilise Xero Accounting Software to update records efficiently while preparing detailed liquidation reports on petty cash funds. Monthly financial reporting will be a key aspect of your role, requiring you to compile supporting schedules such as depreciation, prepayments, accruals, and fund requirements. Tax compliance duties include computing withholding taxes, preparing relevant forms for payees, filing VAT and income tax returns electronically via BIR eFPS, submitting quarterly/annual alphalists through BIR esubmission email, remitting government contributions to SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-Ibig Fund, handling annual business permit renewals with Makati LGU, and submitting audited financial statements through SEC eFast. You will also manage payables by reviewing supplier bills/invoices for accuracy before processing payments via online banking. Receivables management includes recording collections and updating manual official receipts/service invoices. Payroll responsibilities involve reviewing employee timekeeping records, preparing bi-monthly payroll releases, monitoring deductions/statutory loan balances. Audit tasks require proper documentation controls and coordination with external auditors for submission of required documents. Administrative duties include compiling monthly transactions into binder files as well as picking up mail at the registered office in Makati City. As an authorised signatory for various documents/forms/certifications/filings with government agencies (BIR/SEC/LGUs/SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-Ibig), you will act as the corporation’s financial/treasury representative when dealing with banks/government agencies/external auditors/professional advisers. Board authority & governance responsibilities entail acting strictly within board-granted authority while coordinating with the Corporate Secretary on matters requiring board resolution or SEC reporting.
Ensure accurate recording and updating of electronic Books of Accounts for efficient reconciliation and management report generation.
Maintain Manual Books of Accounts including Cash Disbursement Journal, Cash Receipt Journal, General Journal, and General Ledger in compliance with BIR requirements.
Update records using Xero Accounting Software to streamline financial processes and reporting.
Prepare liquidation reports on petty cash funds and other advances, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Generate monthly financial reports along with supporting schedules such as depreciation, prepayments, accruals, and fund requirements.
Compute withholding taxes, prepare BIR 2307 forms for payees, and manage tax filings via BIR eFPS.
Submit quarterly and annual alphalists of payees as well as summary lists of sales and purchases through BIR esubmission email.
Remit monthly government contributions to SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-Ibig, maintaining compliance with statutory obligations.
Handle annual business permit renewal with Makati City Local Government Unit (LGU) and submit audited financial statements via SEC eFast online tool.
Manage electronic accounting files by scanning documents for archiving including contracts, invoices, receipts, quotations, purchase orders, and scope of works.
What You Bring
The ideal candidate for the General Accountant role brings extensive experience in managing both electronic/manual books of accounts within a Philippine context. Your familiarity with Xero Accounting Software streamlines record updates while facilitating efficient report generation. You possess deep knowledge of local tax regulations—enabling accurate computation/preparation/filing of withholding taxes/VAT/income tax returns—and are adept at submitting quarterly/annual alphalists through BIR esubmission email. Your expertise extends to remitting government contributions (SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-Ibig Fund), handling business permit renewals with Makati LGU, submitting audited financial statements via SEC eFast online tool. You demonstrate meticulousness when reviewing supplier bills/invoices prior to payment processing via online banking; similarly adept at recording collections/updating manual official receipts/service invoices for receivables management. Payroll responsibilities are handled seamlessly—from timekeeping review/preparation/release of bi-monthly payrolls—to monitoring deductions/statutory loan balances. Audit tasks benefit from your rigorous documentation controls/cooperation with external auditors during annual submissions/reviews; administrative duties are managed efficiently through compilation/binder filing/picking up mail at registered office locations. As an authorised signatory/corporate representative dealing with banks/government agencies/external auditors/professional advisers—you operate strictly within board-granted authority while coordinating closely with the Corporate Secretary on matters requiring board resolution or SEC reporting.
Your proven experience in maintaining both electronic and manual books of accounts ensures accurate financial record-keeping compliant with regulatory standards.
Your proficiency in Xero Accounting Software allows you to efficiently update records and generate insightful management reports.
Your strong understanding of Philippine tax regulations enables you to compute withholding taxes accurately and file all necessary returns via BIR eFPS.
Your ability to prepare detailed monthly financial reports along with supporting schedules demonstrates your thoroughness in managing company finances.
Your familiarity with government contributions such as SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-Ibig Fund ensures timely remittance and statutory compliance.
Your skills in reviewing supplier bills/invoices guarantee payment accuracy while managing payables effectively through online banking platforms.
Your experience in payroll preparation—including bi-monthly releases—ensures employees are compensated correctly while monitoring deductions/statutory loan balances.
Your attention to audit documentation controls supports smooth coordination with external auditors during annual reviews/submissions.
Your organisational skills enable you to compile monthly transactions into binder files while handling administrative tasks efficiently at the registered office.
Your capacity to act as an authorised signatory for documents/forms/certifications/filings with government agencies reflects your reliability as a corporate representative.
What Sets This Company Apart
This confidential client offers an exceptional opportunity for accountants seeking stability combined with professional growth in Makati’s thriving business district. The organisation is renowned for its inclusive culture where every team member’s input is valued—creating a collaborative atmosphere that fosters mutual respect among colleagues. Flexible working arrangements allow you to maintain a healthy work-life balance without compromising on productivity or personal commitments; generous pension contributions provide long-term security while comprehensive training programmes support continuous learning/development throughout your tenure. Supportive leadership ensures guidance is always available when needed—empowering you to achieve success alongside peers who share your dedication toward excellence in finance/accounting practices. The company’s commitment to compliance/regulatory standards means you’ll be part of an environment that prioritises integrity/transparency across all operations; administrative re

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