Accounting specialist - manila, phBalsam International

Company Description
Balsam Brands is a multi-brand e-Commerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. Based in Silicon Valley, the company operates market-leading website such as www.BalsamHill.com. strive for excellence in everything we do and have been honored to receive the following awards as a result:
Forbes: America's Best Small Companies (2016)
Inc. 5000: America's Fastest Growing Private Companies (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
San Francisco Business Times: Fast 100 - Fastest Growing Bay Area Companies (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
Silicon Valley Business Journal: 75 Fastest Growing Private Companies (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
The company's outward focus on building trusted consumer brands along with its internal focus on excellence and being a great place to work have propelled it to consistent, rapid growth.
In 2021, Balsam International, our Regional Operating Headquarters in the Philippines received the which is a testament to the People First culture that we have built over the years. Functioning remotely since 2010, our team of hard-working, passionate professionals contributes significantly to the company's success. The team in the Philippines enjoy full employee benefits including mandatories (SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth), 13th month pay, healthcare coverage +2 dependents, internet subsidy (after regularization), continuous learning benefits, access to counseling sessions, paid time off including volunteer days and holiday breaks. The meal subsidies, company trips, and other perks are just cherry on top of the work-from-home setup.
Job Description
Balsam International is looking for an Accounting Specialist who will be responsible for overseeing all accounting-related activities of the Regional Operating Headquarters (ROHQ) in the Philippines and making sure that they are accurate, compliant, and done in a timely manner. You will liaise and provide support to the internal global Finance and Accounting team as well as our external accounting partner and provide insights and updates as necessary. Finally, you will ensure that all accounting related practices are reviewed, documented, and improved in a regular manner.
What you'll be doing:
Financial Reporting
Create internal financial reports and tax computations and match this against submissions by external accounting team.
Review and supports the external accounting team in the preparation of reports and tax filings.
Check accuracy of monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports.
Support the parent company-accounting team in reconciling intercompany transactions/balances.
Finance Administration
Process payments and provide pertinent files to vendors.
Monitor payables to ensure timely payments to vendors.
Analyze and report to management the summary of monthly, quarterly, and year-end expenses.
Company Taxation and Reporting
Prepare and file company tax reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Review Tax Returns and ensure timely compliance with statutory requirements.
Respond and work with external legal team for tax assessments, reviews from the Bureau, if any.
Audit
Coordinates with external accounting vendors and prepares audit schedules for external year-end audit.
Anticipate BIR and ROHQ Audit schedules.
Reconciliation of accounts to ensure that the company is audit ready.
Assist in payroll review and audit.
Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
What you bring to the table:
Bachelor's degree in Accountancy
With active and valid Certified Public Accountant license
With 2-3 years of significant experience in accounting, finance, and audit.
Experience in ROHQ Accounting and practices a plus.
At least 2 years' experience in using QuickBooks.
Knowledge of basic computing and accounting principles.
Above average computer skills, including the use of Office suites (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Teams).
Proficiency in MS Excel (Assessment will be conducted).
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate to individuals on all levels.
Well-developed time management and multi-tasking skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Proactive attitude and learner's mind set (asks questions, gives feedback, clarifies potential issues, anticipates audits, etc.)
Ability to independently figure out problems that arise before seeking out help.
Capacity to adapt to changing environments, directions, and priorities.
Location: The Accounting Specialist position is a remote working position for Balsam International Unlimited Philippine ROHQ in Manila. Team members in the Philippines are located within Metro Manila, Cavite, Rizal, Bulacan or certain parts of Laguna only (Biñan, Cabuyao, Calamba, Los Baños, San Pedro and Santa Rosa).
Our must-haves:
Must attend occasional in-person meetings depending on the status of the pandemic. For 2022, all in-person gatherings in Balsam are suspended until further notice. The safety of our team members is of utmost importance.
Must have a dedicated, functional laptop that meets the following specifications:
For Windows users:
OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit or higher
Processor: Intel Core i3 or better
RAM/Memory: 4GB or higher
Hard Drive: 500GB or higher
For Mac users:
Processor: 2GHz Intel Core i5
Memory: 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Start-up Disk: Macintosh HD
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 1536MB
Must have a back-up laptop or desktop for use, if primary laptop encounters issues.
Must have a fast, reliable DSL, Fiber, or Broadband connection (not mobile or broadband stick) as the primary internet connection with a minimum actual speed of 10MBPS.
Must have a back-up internet connection of the same speed, if primary connection becomes spotty.
Must have licensed MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) including Outlook.
Note: An online assessment will also be part of the recruitment process.
Status: Full Time
Additional Information
Benefits & Perks:
Government-mandated Benefits
SSS, Pag-ibig, Philhealth
13th Month Pay
Leaves (Maternity, Paternity, Solo Parent Leave, and Special Leave for Women)
Paid Time Off
Monthly Internet Subsidy
Paid Shutdown Week
Healthcare Coverage with Accident and Death Insurance (+2 dependents)
Continuous Learning and Professional Development Benefit
Employee Assistance Program (Mental Health Support including counseling and life skills trainings)
Annual Company Trip
Discretionary Annual Incentive Plan
Volunteer Time Off
Bereavement Leave
Balsam International

Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time