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For 50 years, across 60 countries, we have inspired and empowered millions of people and their communities to shift their behaviors and practices to protect our shared planet. We are a global leader in driving social change for people and nature and believe that the cumulative power of individual and community action is a vital pathway to safeguarding and restoring our shared waters, lands, and climate. Rare’s organizational culture is results-oriented, and entrepreneurial, and our global programs cover the thematic areas of climate change, fisheries and marine conservation, sustainable agriculture food security, and Green Recovery.\nPosition Overview\nWorking closely with the Manager, Finance and Grants, the Associate, Finance and Accounting provides accounting, finance, payroll, and administrative support to Rare Philippines. 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Ensure that relevant account information and records are updated as needed.\nAssist in maintaining and updating the staff reimbursement tracker to ensure the accurate and timely recording of reimbursement requests.\nAssist in reviewing and verifying expense reports, including liquidation reports for cash advances and credit card expenses.\nProvide technical assistance and support to staff to ensure compliance with Finance policies, guidelines, and procedures.\nReview, verify, and record bank debit and credit memos in the Sage Intacct accounting system.\nPrepare and record payroll-related journal entries in the Sage Intacct accounting system to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.\nPrepare month-end closing, including bank reconciliations, cash advance monitoring, and credit card account reconciliations, to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.\nMaintain the confidentiality of all Rare documents, records, and information obtained during the course of employment.\nPayroll Management (45%)\nPrepare and process Rare Philippines payroll using the Sprout Payroll System and BPI BizLink, including coordinating with HQ regarding payroll changes for each pay period.\nDistribute payslips to staff immediately after payroll processing.\nPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) related to employee withholding taxes, and ensure the timely remittance and posting of statutory contributions and loan payments to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Social Security System (SSS), and Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund/HDMF).\nPrepare and distribute BIR Form 2316 to employees in a timely manner and ensure proper acknowledgment of receipt.\nManage the online platforms used for remittances to the BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and HDMF.\nRespond to and assist staff with concerns related to statutory contributions, premiums, and loan amortizations.\nDonor Compliance and Staff Support (5%)\nEstablish and maintain positive working relationships with staff.\nAssist in conducting onboarding sessions for new hires and sub-grantees.\nProvide staff with updates on the status of cash advances and credit card balances.\nAssist during annual compliance audits, spot checks, and donor financial reviews.\nEnsure the timely submission of the Audited Financial Statements (AFS) and General Information Sheet (GIS) in compliance with regulatory requirements.\nArchive Audited Financial Statements for filing with the BIR and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).\nWorking Relationships within Rare\nInternal (Team)\nThis role works closely with the Manager, Finance and Grants and the Finance Team to ensure that Rare Philippines' payroll and statutory obligations are accurately managed and processed on schedule.\nExternal (Other Teams)\nThis role collaborates with the Program Implementation Team (PIT) and the Shared Services Group (SSG) to ensure compliance with donor financial management requirements and the timely submission of financial reports.\nRequired Experience and Education\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.\nMinimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, Payroll Administration, or a similar role.\nPrevious experience working in an international and cross-cultural environment is an advantage.\nWillingness to work flexible hours, as needed, to support a global organization across multiple time zones.\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.\nExperience with accounting and payroll systems is required.\nExcellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, take initiative, and follow through with exceptional attention to detail.\nWork Environment\nThis position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and scanners.\nPhysical Demands\nThis position is primarily sedentary. 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