Accountant

Finance - General/Accounting Cebu, Philippines Cagayan de Oro, Philippines


Description

Join us at one of the organizations recognized as a Great Place to Work® in the Philippines. 

Here at VBP, we pursue excellence by always putting people first.   

  

Overview of the Role 

This role supports the offshore Accounting Team in managing client and vendor communications, processing invoices and payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. It also involves assisting with payroll, reconciliations, and preparing financial reports and statements.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Main duties include:  

  • Assist Accounting Team in handling communications with clients and vendors such as sending out invoices, bills, statements, tax documents, email reminders, document requests and follow-ups. 
  • Track, record and maintain clients and vendors profiles. 
  • Perform document filing, collation and data entry. 
  • Create invoices, bills and process payments. 
  • Assist Accounting Team in processing, preparing and maintaining accounts receivable and payable records. 
  • Perform reconciliation of bank accounts and other financial transactions. 
  • Assist Accounting Team in preparing clients’ payroll. 
  • Record journal entries, review spreadsheets and ledgers and other financial reports for accuracy. 
  • Prepare Business Activity Statements
  • Create associated working papers   
  • Assist Accounting Team to maintain fixed assets. 

Successful applicants should: 

  • At least 2 years of practical experience as a Bookkeeper or Accountant with Australian-based companies. 
  • Advanced Xero knowledge (at least 2 years of experience using Xero accounting software). 
  • Experience with the Microsoft Office suite. 
  • Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles. 
  • Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets. 
  • Experience with HubDoc/Dext (expense management software). 
  • Understanding of accruals and prepayments in accounting. 
  • Good organizational and time management skills. 
  • Good understanding of Australian taxation (GST) and payroll regulations. 
  • CPA qualification (preferred) 
  • With prior experience in prepayments, accruals, HP loans, inter-company loan reconciliations, and related areas.

Non-negotiable requirements: 

  • Internet Connection of at least 15 Mbps 
  • Residence within Cebu or Cagayan de Oro