Junior Accountant

Overview

We’re hiring a meticulous, systems-driven Junior Accountant to own the day-to-day books and basic reporting. You’ll ensure every transaction is correctly recorded, reconciled, and supported with clean documentation. You’ll work closely with the Senior Accountant/Finance Lead, who will handle financial analysis, compliance sign-offs, and advisory.

Optimo International Group Inc. is a direct sales powerhouse established since 1995. We’ve built trusted brands in the FMCG sector, and we thrive on building high-performing teams that reach customers directly and make an impact. With decades of success and new growth, we’re expanding and seeking a driven and people-centric team member to support finance and keep the books in order.

• Daily Responsibilities
• Transaction Posting & Coding: Record daily sales, receipts, disbursements, journals (prepaids, accruals), and maintain clean ledgers (GL/AR/AP).
• AR Management: Create invoices, post collections, issue ORs, maintain AR Aging, and run soft collections follow-ups.
• AP Management: Enter bills, perform 3-way matching (PO/GRN/Invoice), prep payment runs, and maintain AP Due lists.
• Reconciliations: Reconcile bank/e-wallets/credit cards daily; investigate and clear variances within 24 hours.
• Cash Handling: Maintain petty cash and employee reimbursements; ensure policy-compliant documentation.
• Inventory & Fixed Assets: Post inventory movements, support cycle counts; update fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Documentation Control: Keep audit-ready workpapers, naming conventions, and filing (scanned + indexed).
• Basic Reporting: Update daily cash position, AR/AP summaries, unbilled items, and expense trackers.
• Compliance Prep (for review): Prepare draft BIR schedules (e.g., VAT, EWT/FWT), SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG remittance files, and eBIR/eFPS working files for accountant review.
• Payroll Support: Coordinate with HR/payroll; validate payroll reports and post payroll journals.

• Monthly / Weekly Responsibilities
• Complete bank/CC/e-wallet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Compile month-end support schedules: AR, AP, advances, deposits, prepaids, accruals, FA, inventory.
• Assist the CFO during close (WD+ timeline): recurring journals, subledger tie-outs, trial balance checks.
• Prepare PBCs and organized folders for auditors and tax advisors.
• Drive small process improvements (templates, checklists, automation within the books).
• Licensed Accountant: Active Philippine CPA (PRC)
• Transparent communicator (early, factual updates)
• 5+ years full-cycle bookkeeping experience

• Strong command of PH bookkeeping practices; working knowledge of VAT/EWT/FWT at draft/schedule level (final sign-off by Accountant).
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets (lookups, pivots); experience with Xero/QuickBooks/Netsuite/SAP B1 (or similar).
• Proven accuracy and speed in high-volume environments; zero-penalty mindset on filings (via timely, accurate drafts).

• 100% daily posting; no unmatched bank items > 3 days old.
• Clean, filed reconciliations across all accounts; tidy AR/AP aging with clear owner actions.
• On-time month-end deliverables (schedules/workpapers) by WD+3 to WD+5.
• Compliance calendar live; draft tax schedules prepared ahead of deadlines.

• Standard PH business hours; flexibility during close and audit weeks.
• Competitive salary (DOE), government-mandated benefits, allowances.
• Performance bonus tied to timeliness, accuracy, and process improvements.

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Reference: This job description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Junior Accountant role with Optimo International Group Inc.