Junior Accountant

Your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Financial data handling and recordkeeping:

• Verify payment requests, liquidations, and supporting documentation against budget and accounting records for accuracy and completeness.
• Accurately record all expense transactions and update accounting spreadsheets regularly.
• Reconcile bank accounts and financial records, ensuring consistency between transactions and internal books.
• Maintain and organize financial records, databases, and filing systems to ensure easy access, audit readiness, and compliance, while ensuring precise data entry and accurate tracking for auditing purposes.
• Safeguard sensitive and confidential financial information with appropriate security measures.

Oversight financial support:

• Track and monitor fixed assets and depreciation to ensure proper asset management.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and provide necessary documentation for audits and tax preparation.
• Take on additional tasks as requested by management to support financial operations.

Compliance and taxation:

• Ensure proper taxation is applied in accordance with local regulations.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and legal regulations, particularly for financial and accounting procedures.
• Prepare and maintain books for BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) compliance and manage other regulatory filing requirements.
• Qualified Accountant with preferably a first working experience in general accounting and/or accounts payable.
• An understanding of financial management software (ERP such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Zoho, advanced Excel, etc.) and accounting standards.
• Strong communication skills and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with dispersed international teams.
• Proactive and solution-oriented with an ability to prioritize tasks and handle unexpected situations with professionalism.
• Fluent in English. Must be comfortable interacting with international stakeholders and attending meetings in English.
• A keen interest in issues related to marine protected areas