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Financial and Tax Accountant - Now Hiring!
xpatjobs | Location:Makati , Metro Manila
| Country:Philippines
| Work Setup:HybridLocation:Makati, Metro Manila, PhilippinesSummary:The Financial Tax Accountant will specialize in General Accounting and Tax. He/She will be responsible forclosing of the books for the assigned markets. This includes posting of journal entries, account reconciliation,month-end closing activities, financial statements analysis, audit support, and all general accountingresponsibilities which are are not under the scope of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Part of the role, he/she will also be responsible on the tax filing process of the AEMEA Region, which includes100% tax compliance on all tax requirements of the identified legal entities. The Financial & Tax Accountant is expected to perform based on the key result area of the process and meet/exceed metrics set based on the Key Performance Indicator of the process.Major Duties/Responsibilities:General Accounting and Month-End Closing(30%)The Financial & Tax Accountant is responsible for closing the Hershey books of accounts in compliance with US GAAP, following the Hershey closing calendar. The accountant is responsible for ensuring accuracy, timeliness, completeness and appropriateness of approvals for all transactions executed as part of the closing process in compliance with the Journal Entry Policy. General accounting and month-end closing activities include:Month end entries, accruals, prepayment amortization and adjustmentsKey Account ReconciliationIntercompany Billing and ReconciliationTrade Spending (Direct Brand Expense) TransactionsFixed Assets TransactionsAudit SupportThe Financial & Tax Accountant is responsible for the preparation and submission ofdocuments required for internal or external audit of the Hershey books and work processes. The accountant, together with the RTR Supervisor is also responsible for timely communication and resolution of issues identified during any internal or external audit.Account Analysis and Issues Resolution(10%)The Financial & Tax Accountant is responsible for the comprehensive and timely preparationand certification of accounts using Hershey system, i.e. Blackline System. This includes reviewing and reconciling the balance sheet accounts, with reference to the Balance Sheet Policy, identifying issues, coordinating with the account owners, analyzing the root causes and determining the next steps that will lead ot the resolution of those issues. The Financial & Tax Accountant is also expected to work closely with internal BusinessPartners and provide support and analyses to address their accounting-related concerns.Tax Accounting(30%)Returns Filing and AdministrationPrepares tax return/declarations and supporting computations for reporting andensure submission to the tax bureau.Ensures timely filing and payment of all tax returns and compliance with otheradministrative requirements set by the tax bureau.Ensures timely filing and payment of Goods and Service Tax (GST) for the identifiedLegal Entity.Tax Accounting and book-keeping functionsComputes the monthly and quarterly tax provisions for management reportingpurposes.Prepares BU1 to BU3 tax packages and uploads for One Source.Ensures that book reconciles with the balances of the General Ledger accounts andtax returns being filed. Periodic account reconciliation is expected.Statutory Compliance(20%)Provide support for local requirements for entities assigned.Responsible in preparation of assigned deliverables from HBP in relation toStatutory Compliances.Responsible in completing the Compliance Framework tracker and/ CorporateSecretarial checklist for the assigned legal entities in a timely manner.All Others(10%)KPI Tracking and Reporting: Responsible for defining relevant KPIs for the processes.Apart from defining measures, the accountant is responsible for timely updates, reporting tocustomers, identifying and resolving issues that will lead to the improvement of KPIs.Continuous Process Improvement: Responsible for continous process improvement which includes but not limited to processdocumentation, identifying quick wins, and projects that will make the process more robust.Adhoc/Other Tasks: Others related ad hoc roles that may be assigned to the GL accountant with alignment withthe Record to Report Manager of HBP Manila.Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:Knowledge:BS Accountancy, or its equivalentCertified Public AccountantKnowledge in PH TaxationProficient understanding of US GAAP and local GAAPBasic knowledge of SAPKnowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint)Soft Skills:Strong Oral and Written Communication SkillsGood Interpersonal Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsAttention to DetailsStrong Analytical and Problem Solving SkillsWorks with minimum supervisionSomeone proactiveProject Management Skills and ability to prioritizeCompetencies:Accounting and Financial Analysis Skills. Good grasp o |
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