Accounting & Compliance Officer  

Job Overview

Numbers don't lie — and neither do you. You're precise, organised, and already capable. You catch small errors before they become big problems. At Perigon and Strong Pilates Philippines, we're building high-performance brands, and that includes financial systems that are accurate, efficient, and built to scale.

Accounting is the core, and tax and regulatory compliance sits right alongside it. You'll also take on administrative work as needed to support the owner. One moment you're reconciling accounts, the next you're reviewing a VAT return or chasing a permit renewal. If you need everything neatly siloed, this isn't the role for you.

You'll own the books and the filing calendar for three entities: Perigon Projects, Inc. (Perigon), Paradigm Projects, Inc. (Strong Proscenium and San Juan), and Strong Pilates PH, Inc. (the master franchise entity). We work with an external accounting firm, but we are the ones liable. When the BIR issues an assessment, it is addressed to us, not to the firm that prepared the return. You prepare complete, reconciled schedules for them, and you review what comes back before it is filed. You know when something is wrong, and you say so.

You work alongside our Payroll and Disbursements Officer, and each of you covers the other's routine cycle when the other is out. As the company grows, so does the scope of this role — and the opportunities that come with it.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

Record daily transactions in Xero across all entities, and perform regular bank reconciliations

Own the monthly close calendar and close each entity's books on schedule

Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports per entity, consolidating where required

Prepare monthly sales reports, including the CMSR and Sales Invoices (SI), for relevant parties (e.g. Rockwell Land Corp)

Support accounts receivable, including invoice tracking and payment follow-ups

Document and monitor related-entity transactions, including franchise fees and royalties, with support sufficient to evidence arm's length pricing

Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems and processes

Maintain accurate data entry, filing, and documentation, kept separately by entity

Tax and Regulatory Compliance

Prepare complete, reconciled schedules for all BIR filings and submit them to the external accounting firm within agreed cut-offs

Review all returns before filing: VAT, expanded withholding, withholding on compensation, and quarterly and annual income tax

Obtain and file proof of filing and payment for every return and period, including eFPS reference numbers

Reconcile filed returns against the books: VAT against recorded sales, 1601-C against payroll registers, alphalist against 2316s issued

Monitor obligations from Top Withholding Agent and TAMP designation, and related party reporting including BIR Form 1709 where applicable

Maintain books of accounts, registered receipts and invoices, and Authority to Print registrations

Own a live BIR, SEC, and LGU compliance calendar with status tracked per item, and manage SEC filings and business permit renewals across all locations

Act as internal counterpart to the external accounting firm and auditor, tracking deliverables and escalating delays

Hold government portal credentials (eFPS, eBIRForms) in the Company's name, flag compliance risks proactively, and support responses to BIR notices and Letters of Authority

Backup and Cross-Coverage

Maintain working capability to run the bi-monthly payroll cycle and government remittances independently, and serve as backup during absences

Cross-train with the Payroll and Disbursements Officer at least twice a year by actually running the cycle. Authority to release funds remains with the owner

Administrative Support

Provide administrative support to the owner as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, tax compliance, or external audit. Public accounting or tax practice experience is strongly preferred

• CPA is strongly preferred. Non-CPAs with substantial hands-on BIR filing and review experience will be considered

• Demonstrated ability to independently prepare and review BIR returns, including VAT, withholding, income tax, and annual alphalists

• Hands-on experience with eFPS and eBIRForms

• Proficient with Xero or QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel

• Working knowledge of Philippines taxation and government remittance requirements (BIR, SSS, PHIC, HDMF), and of SEC reporting and LGU permit renewal processes

• Experience handling compliance for more than one entity is a strong plus

• Highly analytical, organized, meticulous, and able to meet deadlines

• Meticulous documentation habits. You keep proof, not just records

• Comfortable raising issues and pushing back on external parties, professionally and with evidence to support your position

• A process improvement mindset — always looking for ways to make systems more accurate and efficient

• Comfortable wearing multiple hats and shifting between finance, compliance, and administrative tasks

• Able to work independently and take ownership of tasks without close supervision

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or a related field

• Fluent in English and Filipino (preferred)

• Must be able to work onsite in Mandaluyong City during fixed office hours