Senior Accountant / Accountant

Job Description

Job Highlights Purposeful and meaningful work Great work culture and set of corporate values Be a part of a global team that enables charitable giving Someone excelling in this position will Successfully take on delegated areas of responsibility with minimal supervision and motivation Develop a complete and proficient understanding of the uniquely complex accounting protocols of multiple business entities. Be able to book complex entries and reconciliations. Work with self-initiative and strong attention to detail. The outcome is that all job tasks would be accomplished quickly. Assist the superiors in the accomplishment of assigned projects and tasks Job Summary Directly reports to the Director of Finance and Philippine Operations Perform all basic accounting functions, including recording and reconciling transactions and general ledger accounts Assist in Accounting Frameworks (US GAAP, IFRS etc.) and tax research Keeping the books and records of multiple business entities in various jurisdictions up-to-date and accurate, including the entry of transactions, customer and vendor data, and complex reconciliations and the production of monthly fund statements Assist in the daily reconciliation and month-end closing processes Provide accounting and tax-related support as needed Preparation of regulatory filings in various jurisdictions including local compliance requirements Provide general filing and administrative support Maintain and grow professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies Document the professional and organizational knowledge gained Maintain and update accounting records and files Identify documentation and process improvements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Demonstrates a commitment to personal, spiritual, and professional maturity Actively integrates biblical principles in day-to-day behavior, exhibiting unremitting integrity and strong moral character Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy Diagnostic skills for routine reconciliations among funds and accounts Demonstrates analytical, technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills High level sense of ownership and accountability Fast and continuous learners Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work well both in a team setting and independently Demonstrated initiative in mastering new technical areas quickly Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of accounting and tax software programs such as Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Ability to maintain sensitivity concerning business and confidential matters Ability to maintain pleasant rapport with customers via email communication. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE Graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field Strong accounting background with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience CPA is a plus, but not required Proficiency in spreadsheet financial analysis applications (graphs, pivot tables, v-lookups) Oracle NetSuite, QB and Xero experience is preferred, but not required Experience in fund and/or non-profit accounting is preferred Experience with for-profit and non-profit governmental filings is preferred Experience with Philippine regulatory requirements Knowledge of charitable, family foundation, and high net worth individual related matters are preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Regular workdays run from roughly 1600 – 0100 (PH Time) to maximize the overlap with European and US Eastern Time work hours (time spent outside regular work hours for events and event preparations will be offset against regular workdays) Ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile, and prepare work documents, as well as set up and maintain work files Willingness to work more than 8 hours per day, as needed; ability to handle pressure during peak periods during the year, availability to handle issues outside of normal working hours