Chartered Accountant (Auditor lens) – Philippines

Imagine an environment where you can utilize your knowledge in a meaningful way, working with people who you can engage with on a human level. A place where community is embraced and the essence of work is distilled to purely delivering, unencumbered by irrational deadlines and politics. All work is formed with great thought, keeping people and their lives at the forefront. We believe that to foster a culture where we can continually evolve, we need to be better, and the only way to do that is to understand the complications in our lives. Evolution and growth is nurtured through engagement with teams in different jurisdictions, understanding the nuances of each. We encourage curiosity, the drive to be better, and challenge the status quo.

Our leadership constantly strives to understand and live the roles of each team member before a single step is made towards onboarding, and so it is with this role as well. This position is created to align with your skills, experience, and personality in mind with the hope of allowing you to excel and be challenged. We would love for you to be part of our movement, and we believe that your particular talents would propel our business forward.

If you’re tired of the same old dispassionate storyline, and what you’ve read piques your interest, talk to us.

Core purpose

Our purpose is to create uncompromising opportunities through our investment philosophies. Our goal is to thrill our stakeholders and continually improve our offerings, experiences, and processes. Our communication style is clear, factual, and we genuinely try to help within the scope of our knowledge. We believe that simpler is usually better. We keep our commitments by providing services of exceptional quality while contributing to a facility that operates efficiently, safely, and with a positive workplace culture.

What we look for

Our foundations are based on our key principles – Please see the full description of the key principles at the end of the job description. A keen understanding of them will be required, and you will be asked to recall them if you are shortlisted.

1. Being Open

2. Being Transparent

  • A. OPENNESS
  • B. HONESTY
  • C. CLARITY
  • D. ACCOUNTABILITY

3. Being Diligent

4. Being Responsible

5. Being Mature

As the business continues to grow Globally, this is viewed as a critical role in an environment where you will have significant responsibilities and frequent interaction with the company’s
leadership. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to grow in a varied in-house role, with involvement in matters for other country offices.

Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who has a good grasp of accounting and finance, diligent in everything that you do and a thirst for knowledge. Someone who understands that while elements of the accounting system are the same everywhere, the nuances of geographies and jurisdictions, and the connections between, are the details that need to be explored and addressed. We provide a balanced platform where you can both do and learn. A space that is inclusive and supportive, where your curiosity can be nurtured.

Explore and Build Solid Foundations

  • Learn about new jurisdictions and how it impacts operations with existing entities.
  • Work independently, within a team, to perform audits to assess risks to the organization. Responsibilities include performing auditing procedures, testing evidence with a focus on attention to detail and appropriate professional skepticism and clearly reporting findings. Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Identify and evaluate risks (e.g., technical, financial, operational, compliance) to the organization, make recommendations for corrective actions/mitigation of risks, and partner with internal teams to provide expertise and guidance including new acquisitions and highly-complex financial and/or operational processes controls within assigned business areas.
  • Maintain regular contact with business line management to keep abreast of new issues and initiatives and advise senior management on best practices.
  • Issue clear concise reporting of audit findings and track regularly the status of remediation activities for purposes of senior management reporting.
  • Assess and report on key risks impacting the business.
  • Identifying risks and issues, and suggesting alternatives.
  • Advice on how tax intersects with legal in different jurisdictions.
  • Ensuring due diligence of appropriate strategies to support the business expansion plan.
  • Ensuring all compliance processes (Labor, Regulatory) as applicable.
  • Day-to-Day responsibilities will include auditing, overseeing and assisting in:
    • Processing accounts payable & receivables
    • Monthly statement, Invoice / PO reconciliation
    • Monthly cash flow preparation
    • Expense Report preparation and reconciliation with credit card statements
    • Process month end journal entries for revenue and expense cycles
    • Prepare reconciliation of the GL accounts to supporting documents, including monthly variance analysis
    • Assisting with collections
    • Maintenance of general ledger
    • Support for year-end audit
    • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting
    • Ensure accuracy of financial records
    • Ad hoc reporting and special projects
    • Payroll administration
    • Ensure compliance with government remittances
    • Customer billing and payment processing
    • Preparing invoices, purchase orders, letters, and other documents.
    • Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely payments
  • Partnering with business for support on a day to day basis.
  • Preparing and conducting training on various accounting matters
  • Drafting, implementation & training for SOPs and policies within the company.

Quality – “the service and experience”

The entire premise of our company is that we achieve an unexpectedly high level of quality, transacted in a surprisingly simple process. This spans every facet of the company: our
products, our services, our presentation, our ethics, and our interactions. Your role will champion our compliance and regulatory standards as they manifest in every financial facet of our companies’ journey.

People – “who we are”

Our culture supports team members in excelling in their particular roles, allowing and encouraging them to have ownership of and responsibility for their realms. We believe that this leads not only to the success of the team, but to greater job satisfaction.

  • Trust – the key to good management is developing mutual trust and respect. An ownership attitude can only be expected if there is trust
  • Communication – not only what we do, how it must be done and by when, but WHY we do things and how they impact the larger goals
  • Training – with an emphasis on continual skill and knowledge improvement, and efficient and direct feedback

Workflow – “how we deliver our promise”

From the Financial regulatory perspective, effectively managing the flow of work is vital to maintaining the quality of experiences and keeping matters sane and predictable.

Our workflow relies on planning, procedure, communication, and organization:

  • Planning so that everyone knows what is happening in advance
  • Procedures ensure that we don’t miss anything
  • Communication ensures that the right people know what they need to know at the right times, and we avoid surprises
  • planning and organization support predictability in: where things are, how long will tasks take

Efficiency – “how we can keep doing what we do”

This refers to efficient use of human and material resources and striving for constant reduction of errors.

  • Efficiency only occasionally means working faster. It usually means working smarter and more systematically
  • Organization and the flow of work is vital to efficiency

You are encouraged to make decisions and act independently within the framework of the above guidelines and in keeping with our benchmarks:

  • We provide extra-ordinary service
  • Our interactions and their presentation surprise and delight with their unexpected level of quality and thoughtfulness
  • We treat our coworkers with the respect due to our peers
  • We keep our workplace clean, organized, efficient and safe
  • We continually strive to do less harm to our environment and world
  • Professional demeanour and ability to work diligently and communicate at all levels within the organization
  • Ability to prioritize workload, manage and track time effectively
  • Team player with ability to work with their own initiative
  • Excellent pragmatic problem-solving skills in a business situation
  • Integrity with assertiveness to raise potential questions and potential issues to the appropriate levels
  • Documenting activities

Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • MBA or M.Com is desired but not required
  • 5+ years experience in a progressively responsible Senior Accounting position
  • Minimum of at least three years of relevant Audit work experience
  • In depth knowledge of technical accounting (GAAP, SEC, COSO), audit and internal controls
  • Understanding of operational and strategic aspects of the Tax, Compliance,
  • Governance Framework preferably in a multi jurisdictional, multi entity scenario
  • US GAAP and IFRS working experience and knowledge.
  • Must be familiar with, and adept to using technology.
  • Familiar with operating in an Apple environment on both Desktop and Mobile, utilizing native Apple software – Pages(Word Processor), Numbers(Spreadsheet), Keynote(Presentation), a plus

Key Relationships

  • Management, Finance, and Operations teams
  • You will be supported in this role and its responsibilities. Nisje FZE is a collaborative company with the shared interest of placing people’s needs first. Your feedback on any matter is appreciated and will always be considered.

Location: Philippines

What we offer:

  • Salary: PHP 850,000 – 1,000,000 PA
  • Remote work
  • Health Insurance allowance
  • End-of-year paid time-off, of 2 weeks
  • End-of-year bonus
  • High-speed internet allowance
  • Co-working allowance
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Key Principles – An explanation

1. Being Open

The phrase “being open” can have various meanings depending on the context. As an Adjective and in an interpersonal context:

1. Receptive or Willing to Consider New Ideas:

  • MEANING: WILLING TO LISTEN TO, CONSIDER, OR ACCEPT DIFFERENT VIEWPOINTS, SUGGESTIONS, IDEAS OR EXPERIENCES.
  • EXAMPLE: “SHE IS OPEN TO TRYING NEW CUISINES.” ; “BEING OPEN-MINDED CAN LEAD TO PERSONAL GROWTH.”

2. Transparent and Honest:

  • MEANING: BEING CANDID AND STRAIGHTFORWARD IN COMMUNICATION; NOT HIDING ANYTHING.
  • EXAMPLE: “HE WAS OPEN ABOUT HIS FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS.”

3. Open Communication:

  • MEANING: ENGAGING IN HONEST AND TRANSPARENT DIALOGUE.
  • EXAMPLE: “OPEN COMMUNICATION IS CRUCIAL IN ANY RELATIONSHIP.”

In summary, “being open” can describe a state of receptiveness, transparency, accessibility, flexibility, or honesty, depending on the situation.

2. Transparent

The phrase “being transparent” generally means being open, honest, and clear in communication and actions. It involves sharing information freely and being straightforward about intentions, decisions, and processes. Here are some detailed aspects of what it means to be transparent:

1. Clarity and Openness:

  • MEANING: COMMUNICATING IN A WAY THAT IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND LEAVES NO ROOM FOR MISINTERPRETATION.
  • EXAMPLE: “THE COMPANY WAS TRANSPARENT ABOUT ITS FINANCIAL STATUS WITH ITS EMPLOYEES.”

2. Honesty and Integrity:

  • MEANING : BEING TRUTHFUL AND NOT HIDING ANY RELEVANT FACTS OR INFORMATION.
  • EXAMPLE : “HE WAS TRANSPARENT ABOUT HIS PAST MISTAKES DURING THE INTERVIEW.”

3. Visibility and Accessibility:

  • MEANING : MAKING INFORMATION READILY AVAILABLE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THOSE WHO NEED OR HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW.
  • EXAMPLE : “THE GOVERNMENT PLEDGED TO BE TRANSPARENT BY PUBLISHING ALL PUBLIC SPENDING REPORTS ONLINE.”

IN SPECIFIC CONTEXTS:

1. In Business and Organizations:

  • MEANING : PROVIDING CLEAR AND HONEST INFORMATION ABOUT BUSINESS OPERATIONS, DECISIONS, AND FINANCIAL MATTERS TO STAKEHOLDERS.
  • EXAMPLE : “TRANSPARENT BUSINESSES BUILD TRUST WITH THEIR CUSTOMERS AND INVESTORS.”

2. In Personal Relationships:

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Openness:

  • SHARING INFORMATION FREELY WITHOUT WITHHOLDING ANYTHING THAT MIGHT BE IMPORTANT.

2. Honesty:

  • BEING TRUTHFUL AND STRAIGHTFORWARD IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS.

3. Clarity:

  • MEANING : BEING OPEN AND HONEST ABOUT ONE’S FEELINGS, INTENTIONS, AND ACTIONS.
  • EXAMPLE : “A TRANSPARENT RELATIONSHIP IS BUILT ON MUTUAL TRUST AND OPEN COMMUNICATION.”
  • PROVIDING INFORMATION IN A CLEAR AND UNDERSTANDABLE MANNER, AVOIDING AMBIGUITY.

4. Accountability:

  • BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR ONE’S ACTIONS AND BEING WILLING TO EXPLAIN THEM.
  • EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
    • “THE MANAGER WAS TRANSPARENT ABOUT THE REASONS BEHIND THE LAYOFFS.”
    • “A TRANSPARENT PROCESS HELPS TO AVOID MISUNDERSTANDINGS AND BUILDS TRUST.“

In summary, being transparent means being open, honest, clear, and accountable in communication and actions, ensuring that relevant information is easily accessible and understandable.

3. Diligent

The word “diligent” is an adjective that describes someone who is careful and persistent in their work or efforts. It implies a sense of thoroughness, attention to detail, and consistent hard work.

  • MEANING – SHOWING CARE AND CONSCIENTIOUSNESS IN ONE’S DUTIES OR WORK.
  • USAGE – TYPICALLY USED TO DESCRIBE A PERSON WHO WORKS HARD AND PUTS A LOT OF EFFORT INTO THEIR TASKS, CONSISTENTLY STRIVING FOR ACCURACY AND QUALITY.
  • EXAMPLE – “SHE WAS A DILIGENT STUDENT, ALWAYS COMPLETING HER ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME AND PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL.”IN SUMMARY, A DILIGENT PERSON IS ONE WHO IS DEDICATED, ATTENTIVE, AND HARD-WORKING.

4. Responsible

The word “responsible” is an adjective that describes someone who has the duty or obligation to deal with something or someone, and who is reliable and trustworthy in fulfilling those obligations. Here is a more detailed definition:

  • MEANING(S)
  • 1. HAVING AN OBLIGATION TO DO SOMETHING AS PART OF A JOB OR ROLE.
  • 2. BEING THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF SOMETHING AND SO ABLE TO BE BLAMED OR CREDITED FOR IT.
  • 3. CAPABLE OF BEING TRUSTED TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT OR TO DO THE THINGS THAT ARE EXPECTED OR REQUIRED.
  • USAGE – USED TO DESCRIBE A PERSON WHO IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS AND DUTIES, AND WHO CAN BE TRUSTED TO HANDLE TASKS AND MAKE DECISIONS RELIABLY.
  • EXAMPLE(S)
  • “SHE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE PROJECT AND ENSURING IT IS COMPLETED ON TIME.”
  • “HE WAS FOUND RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENT.”
  • “A RESPONSIBLE PERSON ALWAYS KEEPS THEIR PROMISES AND MEETS THEIR COMMITMENTS.”

In summary, being responsible means being accountable, dependable, and trustworthy in fulfilling one’s duties and obligations.

5. Mature

The word “mature” can be used as both an adjective and a verb, with slightly different meanings in each case. Here are the definitions for the use case of an Adjective:

1. Emotionally or Mentally Developed:

  • MEANING: HAVING OR SHOWING THE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL QUALITIES OF AN ADULT; BEHAVING IN A SENSIBLE AND RESPONSIBLE WAY.
  • EXAMPLE – “SHE IS VERY MATURE FOR HER AGE, ALWAYS HANDLING DIFFICULT SITUATIONS CALMLY.”

2. Considered and Thoughtful:

  • MEANING: MADE AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION; SHOWING CAREFUL THOUGHT.
  • EXAMPLE: “HE MADE A MATURE DECISION AFTER WEIGHING ALL THE OPTIONS.”

In summary, as an adjective, “mature” can refer to the state of being fully developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.