GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

  • Full-time

Company Description

MUCH PROSPERITY TRADING INTERNATIONAL, INC. (MPTII) is one of the best suppliers and distributors of value-for-money household products in the Philippines. It all began in 1958 as a sole proprietorship type of family business in Binondo, Manila.

Now, more than five decades and three generations later, Much Prosperity Trading expanded as a corporation under the name, “Much Prosperity Trading International, Inc.” on January 25, 2010. With over 50 years in the industry, MPTII is on its way on becoming the best of the best - with products at par with global standards, more professionalized systems, and empowered people. 

Our House Brand Omega is MPTII's House Brand. Our long tradition, experience, and passion for innovation drive us to develop new products for the Filipino market. Our products have been carefully developed through a product development system and well-packaged to suit the dynamic needs of Filipino families.

Job Description

The General Accountant is responsible for General Ledger Management, Account Reconciliation, Cash Receipts Processing, Depreciation and Accruals, A/R and A/P Management, and preliminary monthly accounting cycle closing. He/She will supervise a team specially handling account receivable and payable and collection.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and maintain financial record and reporting systems.
  • Supervise payroll, receivables, payables, cash receipts, cash disbursements and general ledger functions.
  • Monitor and follow-up on receivables that have been outstanding for unusually longer period of time.
  • Produce monthly financial statements including balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and accumulative general ledger using a computer-based accounting system.
  • Ensure that all general ledger accounts are reconciled to subsidiary records on a monthly basis.
  • Prepare monthly closing general ledger entries.
  • Review reconciliations to ensure that they are prepared properly and follow-up on any unusual item.
  • Performed bank reconciliation and prepare related journal entries.
  • Oversee preparation of tax forms such as Form 1601 and 1701.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, adjust to improve efficiency, adjust to changing conditions or improve internal control.
  • Actively participate in special projects as assigned or through individual initiative that meet the needs of customers and to enhance efficiency and streamline department process and procedure.
  • Preform other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications

  • With Bachelor’s degree, major in Accountancy. CPA is a plus.
  • With at least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Able to handle a complete set of books of accounts
  • Proficient in MS Office and can relate well time others.
  • A good team player and can relate well with others
  • Has strong initiative, problem solving initiative, problem solving and interpersonal skills plus an orientation toward continuous improvement are required.
  • With good communication skills, both written and oral.