Senior Accountant (US - WFH)

About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

Our client is a boutique strategy consulting firm specializing in rapidly delivering value to our clients. They engage with Private Equity firms and traditional corporate clients. Additionally, our client’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services are specifically tailored to mid-market clients, aiming to improve efficiency in back-office functions by leveraging labor cost arbitrage and time zone differences. Their BPO offers a range of services, including Finance & Accounting, CRM, Supply Chain, and Data Analytics.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage and oversee the company’s financial operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial insights to drive informed decision-making and business growth. The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations, improving financial processes, and offering expert guidance to senior management on financial strategy.

Work Schedule: Will support US Central Time

Work Set up: Remote

What you’ll do

• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

• Complete month-end close and audit processes, including bank statement reconciliation, tax calculations, and audit preparation, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines.

• Generate accurate and timely financial reports for both internal management and external stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring full transparency.

• Independently manage complex accounting tasks, including detailed recording and reporting of financial aspects such as revenues, payroll, accrued expenses, and intricate journal entries.

• Proactively adjust and rectify financial records as necessary to maintain accuracy and compliance.

• Develop and implement strategic tax planning measures to enhance the organization's financial health and achieve optimal tax outcomes.

• Oversee full-cycle accounting and financial operations, including cash flow management, budgeting, general accounting, and strategic financial planning.

• Stay abreast of industry developments and regulatory changes to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and best practices.

• Collaborate with senior management to provide strategic financial guidance and insights, supporting business objectives and financial goals.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related disciplines from a top-tier university 

• Minimum 3-5 years of finance & accounting experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and current financial legislation

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

• Strong communication and English proficiency – able to communicate in a fully English environment

• Must be able to produce results in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, client-oriented environment   

• Have good interpersonal skills 

• Available to connect with the US client during flexible working hours US CDT (GMT-5)

• Available to join ASAP

Basic Job Requirements

• Conform to our values: honest with integrity, humble, respectful, fair, committed, and has exceptional analytical skills 

• Structured thinker: Capable of providing structure and order to what is often a vast amount of information; successful candidates do not lose sight of the high-level strategy and organize thoughts and activities in a logical manner 

• Results-oriented: The successful candidate carefully examines the intended impact of action and understands that our firm’s activities must lead to actions, which in turn lead to measurable results for both our clients and our firm 

• Team player: Thrives on engaging in discussion with co