Now Hiring: Chief Accountant – Equicom Services, Inc.

Location: Makati City

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8am–5pm

Salary: Depends on the Qualification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• At least 2 years’ experience with supervisory or managerial responsibilities
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Very good organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and good grasping power
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with Accounting Software

Basic Functions

• Responsible for supervision and control of the general accounting area, and for financial statement and report preparation
• Supervise and control general accounting functions such as the general ledger, payables, payroll, and statistical accumulation
• Assist the Finance Head and other departments with annual budget preparation and budget reviews

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement accounting operations and objectives; coordinate and integrate all activities toward achievement of established goals and objectives
• Supervise, train, and evaluate entry-level accounting professionals and support staff
• Ensure all functions and programs are performed within established budgetary parameters, including cost control, monitoring revenues and expenditures, and ensuring sound fiscal control
• Generate complex system reports or audit calculations to ensure accuracy (e.g., billing, payroll processing, accounts payable)
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts with assistance from financial accountants
• Plan, manage, coordinate, and implement year-end closing processes and procedures; conduct year-end closing; provide information to external auditors; conduct standard internal audits; review Finance manual and accounting processes for efficiency enhancements
• Ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting standards and principles; maintain proper audit trails and verification for all processed work
• Evaluate receipts, expenditure forms, purchase orders, distributions/allocation of expenses, and disbursement orders for compliance with regulatory standards
• Perform verification and reconciliation tasks for invoices, receipts, and balances according to department procedures
• Ensure compliance with all government requirements
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc reports, including profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets, revenue analysis, cost and expense analysis, and aging of receivables and payables
• Coordinate with external auditors for preparation of audited financial statements
• Assist in preparation of annual and mid-year budgets
• Prepare studies, reports, and related information for management decision-making
• Provide technical accounting support and interpretation to management and employees
• Attend and represent department at various ad hoc meetings; serve on employee committees
• Coordinate activities with other departments and work groups as needed
• Perform related duties as directed