Job Summary

The Senior Accounting Officer plays a critical leadership role in the Finance Department. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including daily audits, sales reconciliation, and report generation. The role supervises two (2) to three (3) Accounting Associates, ensuring accurate and timely submission of financial data and reports.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Oversight

• Supervise and support 2–3 Accounting Associates in daily tasks (e.g., daily audit and reconciliation).
• Review work outputs such as audit logs, reports, and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Approve payment requests to suppliers.
• Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to ensure continuous improvement.

Daily Audit & Reconciliation

• Monitor and audit all financial transactions and sales entries across systems (e.g., LakbayHub, direct payments, GCash).
• Reconcile system reports versus collections and escalate discrepancies as needed.
• Track wallet credits, payment gateway issues, and refund logs.

Sales & Financial Reporting

• Prepare consolidated daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports.
• Summarize financial data across business lines (flights, hotels, tours, etc.).
• Analyze trends and report variances to management.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and government requirements (e.g., BIR, SSS, SEC).
• Maintain organized and accurate financial documentation to ensure audit readiness.

Process Improvement

• Recommend improvements to financial workflows and internal controls.
• Coordinate with operations and platform teams to improve reconciliation efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of accounting experience, with a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or senior role.
• Strong background in reconciliation, audit, and sales reporting.
• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Familiar with accounting tools such as Xero, QuickBooks, or similar systems.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and trustworthy in handling financial data.