Accounting Officer II Full Time NEW

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTING OFFICER II
Department: Financial Services
Reports to: Manager, Financial Services

1.0 JOB SUMMARY
Under the Manager of Financial Services, the Accounting Officer II manages financial data, supports reporting processes, and bridges the gap between junior accounting staff and senior management. [1]

2.0 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
General Ledger & Accounts: Maintains general ledgers, journal entries, and reconciles accounts, alongside handling vendor/customer invoices and payment collections. [1]
Reporting & Budgeting: Contributes to financial statements, management reports, budget development, and cost-variance monitoring. [1, 2]
Reconciliations & Compliance: Performs bank/vendor reconciliations, monitors internal controls, supports audits, and drives accounting system improvements. [1]

3.0 COMPETENCIES
Core: Student-Centred Focus, Integrity, Quality, and Collaborating with Others.
Technical: Proficiency in accounting software, advanced Excel modeling, financial reporting, general ledger structures, budgeting, and statutory/tax regulations.
Leadership: Strategic Leadership, Managing Resources, People Leadership, and Business Acumen.

4.0 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education: A.C.C.A Level II or a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance (CPA/CMA are assets).
Experience: A minimum of five (5) years in the field.
Software Proficiency: Strong grasp of accounting platforms and Microsoft Excel. [1]

5.0 KEY RELATIONSHIPS & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct/Indirect Reports: Directly supervises Accounting Officer I; reports indirectly to the Board’s Finance and Planning Committee.
Key Contacts: Collaborates internally across all institutional departments and externally with financial institutions, regulatory boards (BIR, NIB), and clients.
Scope: Assigns and reviews accounts staff tasks, provides daily guidance, and evaluates performance. [1

6.0 ACCOUNTABILITIES & OUTPUT FREQUENCY
Daily / Weekly: Journal/data entry, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processing.
Monthly / Quarterly: Financial statement preparation, bank/vendor reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and budget variance reviews.
Periodic / Annual: Budget preparation, internal control assessments, audit support, and compliance tracking.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Applicants are required to submit the following documents as part of their application:

Updated CV/Resume and Cover Letter
Copies of relevant qualifications
Police Certificate of Character, or receipt confirming application for same
Two reference letters dated within the last three months
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications via email to [email protected].

All required supporting documents must be submitted in PDF format, whether as separate attachments or as a single combined file. Applicants should also clearly indicate the position being applied for in the subject line of the email.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Wednesday 11th November 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.