About the company:

A growing tech-enabled B2B platform aims to improve service levels and expand access to new services for over one million sari-sari stores in the Philippines. The company provides infrastructure and tools to transform these stores into comprehensive service hubs for grassroots communities. The platform offers affordable inventory, working capital loans to sari-sari store owners, whilst generating crucial data and insights for manufacturers and distributors.

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant will perform day-to-day accounting tasks, lead the management of the sales process and other accounts, and help maintain the integrity of the books through a timely and accurate closing process, optimized workflows and processes, and strong internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Active involvement in establishing and maintaining an efficient and accurate accounting month-end close cycle for assigned accounts which may include Sales and related Customer Points, COS, Inventory, Interco, PPE and ROU, and other accounts.
  • Posting journal entries and reconciling accounts.
  • Lead the closure of assigned accounts for external audits.
• General Ledger and Sub-ledgers: Manage ledgers and any associated supporting schedules.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to local tax regulations, accounting standards, and internal company policies.
• Internal Controls: Ensure internal controls are enforced to safeguard company assets and minimize financial risks.
• Process improvements: Provides and implements recommendations for streamlining accounting functions and operations and to enhance the organization’s overall financial discipline and overall efficiency
• Provides adhoc financial reports and analysis / leads adhoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications, Certifications And Education Requirements:

• Preferably CPA with 5 years of accounting or audit experience; or tenured accountant with 10 years accounting experience
• Industry Knowledge: FMCG industry experience is a strong advantage; familiarity with retail and e commerce is plus.
• E-Commerce Expertise: Strong understanding of digital sales channels and modern trade operations.
• Technical Skills: Experience with reconciliations and Netsuite is an advantage.