# General Accountant for a Business Intelligence Company

**Company:** [OnlyExperts](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/5knQm9Zoi5qabevRigMfWT.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

**Job Title**: General Accountant  
**Location**: Remote (Philippines)

**Position Overview**:  
The General Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the company’s general ledger, handling reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the Philippines with at least 5 years of experience in GL accounting and proficiency in Xero.

**Key Responsibilities**:

-   Manage and maintain the general ledger (GL), ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions.
-   Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end reconciliations and closing processes.
-   Prepare financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other reports as required.
-   Ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
-   Monitor and reconcile bank accounts, vendor accounts, and other general ledger accounts.
-   Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
-   Ensure compliance with local and international financial reporting standards.
-   Handle audits and ensure the company’s financial records are compliant with audit requirements.
-   Work closely with external auditors, tax authorities, and other third parties as needed.
-   Provide financial insights and support to the management team to aid decision-making.
-   Assist in the development and improvement of accounting processes and internal controls.
-   Maintain and manage the accounting software (Xero) and ensure seamless integration with other business tools.

## Requirements

**Qualifications**:

-   Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification in the Philippines.
-   Minimum of 5 years of experience in General Ledger (GL) accounting.
-   Proven experience with Xero accounting software.
-   Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
-   Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
-   Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively in a dynamic environment.
-   Strong communication skills to interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.
-   Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.
-   Experience in a business intelligence or data-driven company is a plus.