Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Transactions

• Ensure proper recording, classification, and summarization of all financial transactions in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage and review accounting schedules and maintain the books of accounts.
• Ensure daily transaction closure, including validation and checking of documents for accuracy and reliability.
• Prepare journal entries (debit and credit tickets) and process payments, ensuring timely disbursement of accounts payable and prompt collection of accounts receivable.
• Maintain and update the fixed assets register and reconcile inventories.
• Implement internal control measures for bookkeeping, financial reporting, and asset management.
• Ensure compliance with BIR regulations, including the timely filing and payment of taxes.
• Prepare and submit accurate financial reports to the Controllership Department and Compliance Division for submission to BSP, BIR, and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain an orderly filing system for accounting records, ensuring accessibility, preservation, and accuracy.
• Uphold the confidentiality of financial and operational information.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Monitor compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.
• Ensure adherence to BSP, BIR, and other regulatory requirements in financial reporting.
• Supervise the proper documentation and safekeeping of financial records for audit purposes.
• Assist in audits and examinations conducted by regulatory bodies.
• Monitor tax remittances and payments.

Branch Administration and Operations

• Oversee and monitor the accuracy of bookkeeping and accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with standard procedures.
• Supervise and manage branch procurement and facility maintenance to ensure a clean and professional work environment.
• Report and coordinate any untoward incidents with the Head Office for immediate action.
• Collaborate with the Branch Manager to assess branch needs and recommend improvements in bank services.

Reporting and Coordination

• Coordinate with the Controllership Department Head and branch personnel on financial and administrative matters.
• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and variance analyses for review by management.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding compliance and financial reporting requirements.

Reliever and Support Functions

• Temporarily assume the responsibilities of a Branch Accountant at different branches as needed.
• Train and support branch accounting staff in financial procedures and policies.
• Ensure a smooth transition of accounting functions when reassigned to a new branch.