Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supervising Accounting Officers. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards, maintains strong internal controls, and drives efficiency within the finance team.
The position requires strong hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP, including financial reporting, reconciliation, and system-based controls
Key Responsibilities
1. Team Supervision & Leadership
- Supervise and review the work of Accounting Officers.
- Assign tasks and monitor timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
- Conduct quality checks on reconciliations, journal entries, and reports.
- Provide technical guidance on accounting standards and internal procedures.
- Assist in training and development of team members.
- Support performance evaluations and coaching discussions.
2. Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
- Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Review and approve journal entries and general ledger postings.
- Ensure accurate preparation of:
- Financial Statements
- Bank and account reconciliations
- Accruals and adjustments
- Monitor accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness.
3. NetSuite System Management
- Utilize NetSuite for financial reporting and transaction processing.
- Ensure accurate configuration and use of accounting modules.
- Monitor system data integrity and correct discrepancies.
- Generate customized reports from NetSuite as needed.
- Support continuous improvement of accounting workflows within the system.
4. Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Strengthen internal controls to reduce risk and errors.
- Assist in internal and external audit preparation.
- Implement and monitor process improvements.
5. Management Support & Analysis
- Provide financial analysis and insights to management.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Identify areas for cost control and operational efficiency.
- Serve as escalation point for complex accounting concerns.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or related field.
- CPA is an advantage but not required.
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
- At least 2–3 years experience supervising Accounting Officers or similar roles.
- Strong hands-on experience in NetSuite ERP (required).
- Experience in full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
- Ortigas Office Based
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles
- Proficiency in NetSuite reporting and system navigation
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills