General Accountant for a Business Intelligence Company

Job Title: General Accountant
Location: Remote (Philippines)

Position Overview:
The General Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the company’s general ledger, handling reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the Philippines with at least 5 years of experience in GL accounting and proficiency in Xero.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the general ledger (GL), ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end reconciliations and closing processes.
• Prepare financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other reports as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Monitor and reconcile bank accounts, vendor accounts, and other general ledger accounts.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial reporting standards.
• Handle audits and ensure the company’s financial records are compliant with audit requirements.
• Work closely with external auditors, tax authorities, and other third parties as needed.
• Provide financial insights and support to the management team to aid decision-making.
• Assist in the development and improvement of accounting processes and internal controls.
• Maintain and manage the accounting software (Xero) and ensure seamless integration with other business tools.

Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification in the Philippines.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in General Ledger (GL) accounting.
• Proven experience with Xero accounting software.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.
• Experience in a business intelligence or data-driven company is a plus.