Senior Accounting
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About the role
IAN SMART ENERGY CORP is seeking a Senior Accounting professional to join our finance team on a full-time basis in Quezon City, Metro Manila. This is a pivotal role within our organisation, responsible for leading and overseeing all financial accounting and reporting functions. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of our financial records whilst providing strategic financial insights to support business decision-making at all levels of the organisation.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory requirements
- Manage the general ledger, ensuring accurate recording of all financial transactions and proper categorisation of accounts
- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliation of accounts and preparation of consolidation schedules
- Supervise junior accounting staff and provide guidance on accounting policies, procedures and best practices
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across all operations
- Prepare and analyse financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders, highlighting key variances and trends
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and support the preparation of tax returns and documentation
- Liaise with external auditors and provide necessary documentation and explanations during audit processes
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement system enhancements to streamline accounting operations
- Maintain detailed records and documentation to support all financial transactions and reporting activities
- Prepared and reviewed VAT calculations and ensured compliance with tax requirements.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Performed bank reconciliations and investigated discrepancies to ensure accuracy of accounting records.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- Professional accounting qualification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or similar recognised credential is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards and regulatory requirements applicable to the energy or utility sector
- Proficiency in accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Leadership capability with proven experience in training, mentoring and managing accounting teams
- Knowledge of internal controls, audit procedures and risk management practices
- Experience with month-end and year-end close cycles in a complex organisational environment is preferred