Assistant Financial Accountant

The role

This person will support accounting, supplier management, statutory compliance, audit, and fixed asset activities. They will work with the Financial Accountant to ensure financial records and transactions comply with internal controls and Philippine regulatory requirements.

What you will do

• Verify vendor onboarding and coordinate vendor records.
• Prepare Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order requests.
• Review quotations, supplier invoices, and supporting documents.
• Maintain and monitor filing of supplier invoices and official receipts.
• Assist in preparing payment batches and bank instructions.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding payments.
• Request supplier statements and reconcile outstanding balances.
• Prepare BIR Forms 2307 and maintain related records.
• Prepare routine journal entry templates and supporting schedules.
• Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliation schedules.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or a related field.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience in external or internal audit.
• Working knowledge of Philippine accounting and regulatory requirements, including BIR, SEC, and PEZA rules.
• Must have experience using financial accounting software and/or ERP systems.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in general accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and preparation of supporting schedules

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Medical cover
• Inclusive parental leave packages
• Subsidised gym memberships
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• 50% hybrid working model

About the company

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