Accountant

DT Global•Ottawa, ON

11h

About The Position

The Accountant oversees the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the Philippines entity, ensuring accurate financial records, timely month-end and year-end close, preparation of reconciliations, reports, and financial statements. The role also supports effective payroll, cash flow administration and vendor payments for Philippines and Papua New Guinea entities, while ensuring compliance with DT Global policies, statutory obligations and relevant regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
At least five (5) years’ demonstrated experience in finance and accounting in a supervisory role.
Strong working knowledge of end-to-end finance and audit processes.
Sound understanding of Philippine payroll, taxation, and statutory obligations.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and other relevant systems.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team environment.
Flexible, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee Philippine entity financial transactions.
Prepare annual financial statements.
Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts, variance analysis, and funding requests.
Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
Prepare financial reports on time.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
Update manual books of accounts monthly.
Review employee payroll.
Process vendor invoices and staff reimbursements, ensuring correct coding, timely payment, and accurate tax withholding.
Prepare monthly recharge invoices.
Manage government reporting requirements and ensure regulatory compliance.
Coordinate with the Tax team on BIR requirements and Philippine tax compliance.
Work with IT and Admin to monitor fixed assets.
Prepare the annual budget and forecast and liaise with divisions on overheads.
Liaise with banks and internal and external auditors.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices/requisitions, staff expense claims, cash advances, etc. with appropriate coding and approvals.
Create new vendor profiles and conduct bank verification.
Work closely with the PNG Operations team on vendor payments, respond timely to vendor inquiries and resolve vendor issues.
Perform vendor accounts reconciliation.
Assist in processing Supplier Credit Applications.
Timely post cash receipts and resolve any discrepancies.
Work with the PNG Financial Accountant on bank reconciliations, payment forecasts, etc.
Assist with internal and external audit on accounts payable requirements.
Identify, recommend and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
Undertake other duties as required.