Senior Bookkeeper

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join our growing finance and accounting team. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day bookkeeping activities, leading month-end closing activities, and maintaining accurate financial records across multiple business entities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently while coordinating with internal teams and external accounting partners. This position will also play an important role in strengthening accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Accounting Operations

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts and financial records.
• Record and monitor daily financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, receipts, and disbursements.
• Review supporting documents and ensure transactions are properly recorded and classified.
• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding transactions and follow up on discrepancies or missing documentation.
• Maintain accurate schedules for various balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Own key recurring financial processes for a multi-entity operation, including cross-entity reporting and coordination with our external accounting partner.

Month-End & Financial Reporting

• Lead month-end close activities for assigned entities and coordinate with the external accounting partner to finalize monthly reporting.
• Prepare supporting schedules and working papers for monthly financial reports.
• Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and unusual or inconsistent entries.
• Prepare management reports and other financial information required by management.
• Coordinate with external accounting partners to ensure timely completion of accounting requirements.

Tax & Compliance Support

• Prepare inputs for BIR filings, including VAT, withholding tax, and monthly/quarterly returns, and coordinate submissions with the external accounting partner.
• Ensure all required BIR filing inputs and supporting documents are complete, accurate, and submitted to the external accounting partner within established deadlines.
• Assist in preparing and organizing supporting documents required for tax filings and statutory compliance.
• Coordinate with external accountants or tax professionals regarding accounting and compliance requirements.
• Maintain organized records of financial and tax-related documents.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure required accounting documents are submitted on time.
  

Process & Documentation

• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting SOPs and work instructions.
• Ensure recurring accounting processes are properly documented and can be performed by other team members when needed.
• Identify process gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Help establish stronger internal controls and documentation standards.
• Maintain an organized and accessible accounting filing system.
• Take ownership of assigned accounting processes and continuously improve their accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.
  

Team Coordination & Support

• Directly supervise the Junior Bookkeeper — review their work, coach them, and hold quality standards.
• Train and coach team members on accounting processes and SOPs.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve accounting-related concerns.
• Serve as a key accounting resource for day-to-day operational and financial concerns.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Experience with full-cycle bookkeeping and month-end closing.
• Experience handling multiple accounts, entities, or business operations is highly preferred.
• Experience coordinating with external accountants, bookkeepers, or accounting firms is an advantage.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
• Strongly preferred: Philippine statutory payroll experience, including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG/HDMF, and withholding tax.
• Strongly preferred: Hands-on BIR filing experience, including VAT, withholding tax, and monthly/quarterly returns.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• CPA license is a plus but not required.
  

If you are an experienced bookkeeper who is detail-oriented, accountable, and ready to take greater ownership of accounting operations, we would love to hear from you.