Accountant (Fixed term - 1 year)

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WSP Manila is looking for an Accountant (fixed-term contract for 1 year)

Main Activities and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Project Finance

• Monitoring of timesheet submission on a weekly basis.

• Send follow up email to employee without timesheet on a weekly basis.
• Checking the correct time code of approved timesheet.
• Process timesheet update / transfer per ticket & when needed.
• Checking of weekly UBW invoice-based report.
• Sending of weekly timesheet report to Manila managers.
• Sending of weekly timesheet report to AU based on their requirements
• Setup Project Work Order in the absence of Sr Project Accountant.
• Assist Sr. Project Accountant in the setup of project price list
• Provide project finance administration services on a day-to-day basis
• Printing of invoices.
• Maintain hard copy of issued invoices for BIR submission & audit.

• Assist Sr Project Accountant in raising issued invoices in UBW.

• Accounts Receivable / Collection

• Maintaining monthly list of collection with Official Receipt number.

• Processing & application of all collections in the system.
• Preparation & issuance of Official Receipt
• Assist Sr. Project Accountant in doing follow-up on the status of overdue invoices

• Other duties upon request.

• Compensation

• Ensuring that compensation practices are following current legislation

• Checking and monitoring of the company wage and salary structure and the variable pay systems, including bonuses and raises.
• Provides payroll processing backup support; Partners with accounting and payroll to maintain the payroll database.
• Checking of bi-monthly timekeeping and payroll of all employees, together with Payroll Assistant
• Ensure that proper internal controls and procedures are in place when processing payroll.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Manages in answering/resolving payroll related issues in the absence of Payroll Assistant.
• Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures.
• Double checking of Retirement, Separation & Final Pay Calculation.
• Process and release withholding tax refund and 2316
• Processing of Alphalist for BIR submission  together with our payroll provider.
• Maintains copy of signed BIR 2316 (New hires, Resigned & Existing employee)
• Participates in the development of new procedures and policies related to timekeeping and payroll.
• Proper filing/archiving of payroll document.

Qualifications (Minimum and Desirable):

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Buss Administration, Management or equivalent
• Knowledgeable in handling end to end process of payroll and benefits
• Knowledgeable in DOLE standard payroll computation

Experience, skills and organisational knowledge

• At least two (5) years relevant experience
• Strong quantitative and analytical skill
• Good communication skill
• Proficiency in Excel
• Extensive knowledge of timekeeping & payroll and MS Office
• Familiarity with various types of incentives and benefits

At WSP, you'll be part of a supportive organisation that encourages continued development through structured technical/management training, global and local practice networks, and wellbeing programs.

We believe that a blend of empowerment and responsibility results in outstanding achievements. We hold all our colleagues to the same above-average standards while providing them with the tools, training, and support they need to craft their journeys.

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