Financial Control & Operations, Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the month-end closing process for a specified group of entities.

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and adjustments.

• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and address any reconciling items.

• Ensure that revenue and cost recognition entries adhere to accounting policies.

• Assist in delivering the close pack within 10 working days following month-end.

• Manage the general ledger in Xero.

• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and recharges.

• Aid in group consolidation by ensuring entity data is accurate and submitted timely.

• Handle vendor invoices and coordinate payment runs.

• Monitor outstanding invoices, pursue overdue balances, and reconcile AR ledgers.

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any vendor disputes.

• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and support treasury activities.

• Post payroll journals and reconcile accounts related to payroll on the balance sheet.

• Prepare supporting schedules and transaction data for tax filings.

• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and respond to audit queries.

• Keep track of local filing deadlines and escalate any upcoming obligations.

• Serve as the primary contact for finance-related inquiries concerning assigned entities.

• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Customer Success, and HR teams.

• Support ad hoc reporting and finance-related projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.

• A professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is preferred or currently in progress.

• 5–7 years of experience in accounting or finance operations.

• Practical experience with month-end closing and general ledger management.

• Familiarity with Xero or a comparable cloud-based accounting system.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high accuracy standards.

• Capability to manage multiple deadlines across entities or workstreams.

• Effective communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction accounting environment is preferred.

• Knowledge of intercompany accounting and group consolidation processes is preferred.

• Experience in a SaaS, technology, or high-growth company setting is preferred.

• Understanding of accounting and tax requirements in Southeast Asia, UAE, US, or ANZ is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunity.

• All-remote organization.

• Chance to work with a global team.

• Support for professional qualifications may be available (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent in progress).