Accounting Officer

Summary

Join LegalMatch as an Accounting Officer and play a vital role in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing data-driven insights. You will conduct internal audits, maintain general ledgers, oversee cost optimization, prepare financial statements, and perform data analysis. Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel is crucial, along with experience in regulatory reporting (PEZA, BIR, SEC, BOI). The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-5 years of accounting experience, with at least 4 years in regulatory reporting. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or compliance
• At least 4 years of experience in regulatory reporting (PEZA, BIR, SEC, BOI)
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas), and payroll systems
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting

Responsibilities

• Conducting internal audits and asset checks to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards (PEZA, BIR, SEC, BOI)
• Maintaining general ledger, reconcile bank statements, and record journal entries
• Overseeing cost optimization for IT subscriptions
• Preparing financial statements, budget vs. actual variance analyses, and ad-hoc reports
• Performing data analysis to identify financial trends and support strategic decisions
• Reviewing and reconcile quarterly VAT returns and process VAT refund claims
• Assisting in year-end audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Drafting and implementing policies to streamline financial workflows and improve efficiency
• Using QuickBooks Online and Excel for financial tracking, reporting, and data visualization
• Collaborating on payroll processing and other financial tasks as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Proactive, adaptable, and flexible
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly professional
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
• Good at collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams