Senior Accountant

Early Applicant

Exp: 3-5 Years

Job Description

Job Highlights

Job Description

Directly reports to the Controller.
Perform all basic accounting functions, including recording and reconciling transactions and general ledger accounts.
Assist in Accounting Frameworks (US GAAP, IFRS etc.) and tax research.
Keeping the books and records of multiple business entities in various jurisdictions up-to-date and accurate, including the entry of transactions, customer and vendor data, and complex reconciliations, and the production of monthly fund statements.
Assist in the daily reconciliation and month-end closing processes.
Provide accounting and tax-related support as needed.
Preparation of regulatory filings in various jurisdictions including local compliance requirements.
Provide general filing and administrative support.
Maintain and grow professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Document the professional and organizational knowledge gained.
Maintain and update accounting records and files.
Identify documentation and process improvements.

Work Environment:

The workday would run from 5 PM 2 AM (Philippine Time) to maximize the overlap with European and US Eastern Time work hours
Remote/Work from home majority of the time, but space to work in the office is provided if preferred by employees.
May report in person once a week or less, and as needed for important meetings & corporate activities.
Willing to work more than 8 hours per day, as needed; ability to handle pressure during peak periods during the year, availability to handle issues outside of normal working hours.

Responsibilities:

Successfully take on delegated areas of responsibility with minimal supervision and motivation
Develop a complete and proficient understanding of the uniquely complex accounting protocols of multiple business entities. Be able to book complex entries and reconciliations.
Work with self-initiative and strong attention to detail. The outcome is that all job tasks would be accomplished quickly.
Assist the superiors in the accomplishment of assigned projects and tasks

Qualifications (Education, Training & Experience):

Graduate of Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Strong accounting background with 3 years of relevant experience
CPA is a plus, but not required
Proficiency in spreadsheet financial analysis applications (graphs, pivot tables, v-lookups)
Oracle NetSuite, QB and Xero experience is preferred, but not required
Experience in fund and/or non-profit accounting is preferred
Experience with for-profit and non-profit governmental filings is preferred
Experience with Philippine regulatory requirements
Knowledge of charitable, family foundation, and high net worth individual related matters are preferred

Abilities & Personal Characteristics:

Demonstrates a commitment to personal, spiritual, and professional maturity
Actively integrates biblical principles in day-to-day behavior, exhibiting unremitting integrity and strong moral character
Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
Diagnostic skills for routine reconciliations among funds and accounts
Demonstrates analytical, technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
High-level sense of ownership and accountability
Fast and a continuous learner
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well both in a team setting and independently
Demonstrated initiative in mastering new technical areas quickly
Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of accounting and tax software programs such as Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to maintain sensitivity concerning business and confidential matters
Ability to maintain pleasant rapport with customers via email communication.