AccountantWinrock International

Job Title: Accountant
Reports To: Deputy Chief of Party
Duty Location: Quezon City
Job Summary:
Responsible for maintaining financial and accounting services to meet Winrock, donor agencies, and legislative requirements.
Responsible for preparing vouchers and related statements to ensure accuracy in accounting records to support all project activities and operations.
Responsible for maintaining internal controls over the receipt, disbursement, and management of Winrock resources.
Essential Functions:
Oversees the accounting system of B-SAFE Project and ensures financial records are accurate, timely, and compliant with Winrock and U.S. government rules and regulations.
Assists the DCOP in the preparation of financial projections, forecasts, accruals, and other reports.
Responsible for the day-to-day processing of financial transactions such as but not limited to the following:
Verify accuracy of all invoices and ensure proper allocation and classification of expenditures to funding source and expense categories.
Manage data entry in the Quickbooks Accounting Software on day-to-day basis; prepares journal, receipts, and disbursement vouchers, and accumulates documents in support of the voucher and seeks proper approvals.
Coordinate with field staff to process their expense reports (Per Diem & Trip Reports).
Processes and tracks travel advance and advance settlement in compliance with travel policy
Ensure full compliance with USDA and Winrock policies and procedures, and local laws.
Responsible for filing finance records and ensure compliance with Winrock documentary and file retention policy.
Processes government remittances within set due dates such as withholding taxes from compensation and other services, and statutory social contributions.
Generation of monthly project financial reports
Generates monthly reports for submission to the Home Office, through the Manila Regional Office, within set deadlines, including wire transfer requests, payroll variance report, inventory reports, grants ledger, etc.
Monitors and reports on long-outstanding cash advances and liabilities.
Scans and uploads all financial reports, vouchers and related supporting documents to Finance SharePoint site for review by the Manila Regional Office.
Records monthly accruals such staff vacation leaves, severance and amortization of prepayments.
Prepares and remits statutory requirements to various government agencies e.g., BIR, SSS, HDMF, PHIC.
Attend the monthly regional finance meeting (through teams) called by the Senior Director, International Controller.
Cash Management
Coordinates with the bank on deposits, online payments, wire transfers from home office, and enrolment of new employees in payroll account.
Processes staff payrolls and ensure bank transfers to staff payroll accounts timely.
Ensure cash receipts are deposited immediately or on the next banking day.
Monitors bank/cash balance regularly to ensure the project has enough cash to fund its various activities.
Prepares bank reconciliation statement.
Coordination of Annual Audits.
Annual Statutory Audit: Since the project will be managed under the Winrock Branch Office, annual statutory audit is required, and this is managed by the Manila Regional Office. The Accountant will provide support to achieve the audit goals and deadlines by coordinating with the Manila Regional Office and preparation of GL/Trial Balance/Financial Statements and related schedules for audits.
Donor reviews or Home Office internal and operational audits: Works closely with external, internal auditors, and auditors/officers from home office for financial/tax audits or periodic operational reviews.
Other Functions:
Any other duties assigned by the management.
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or closely related field with 5 years of experience in managing accounts and generating financial reports OR MBA with 3 years of experience in managing accounts and generating financial reports.
Clear and concise understanding of bookkeeping and accounts, and must have knowledge of the tax and regulations system in Philippines
Experience managing accounts for US Government funded projects.
Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements:
Strong communication and organization skills.
Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Proficient user of Quick Books.
Accounting and bookkeeping skills
Ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely in English
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work unsupervised
Ability to manage stress and meet deadlines.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer and other standard office equipment.
Physical Working Conditions:
Visits to the Winrock Manila Regional Office, banks, and government offices, as needed.
Disclaimer: The above statement is intended to describe the essential functions and the general nature and level of work being performed by the individuals assigned to this job. The primary responsibilities are not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and skills required of individuals in this job. The description is subject to change by the Company as the needs and requirements of the job change.
Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.
At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation.
Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization
Winrock International

Quezon City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time