Job Description:
The Assistant Accountant role is responsible for providing day-to-day operational accounting functions and finance support such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliation, reports preparation, operational data entry, and administrative support.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Inbox management including assignment and escalations addressed and communicated within agreed timelines Follow up items communicated to the Financial Accountant in compliance with month end cut offs Accounts Receivable invoice processing End-to-end Accounts Payable processing, including data entry and payment preparation Management of all client workflows and ensure that supplier invoices and expense claims are submitted for approval within agreed weekly and monthly cut offs Payroll data entry with required completion of high level accuracy Management of operational data including data entry and encoding Recharge invoices for assigned clients are drafted submitted for review in line with agreed cut offs Daily bank reconciliations in accordance with Accounting standards Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting tasks completed within agreed timelines Maintain client confidentiality and protect client data to the highest degree Any task/duty, ad-hoc accounting, and administrative duties directed by client/management Minimum Qualifications:
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's / College Degree in Finance / Accountancy / Banking or equivalent At least three (3) years of proven professional experience as a General Accountant in a medium to large corporate environment Knowledge in Xero or any Accounting tool/software is highly preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office (highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets) CPA board passer is an advantage but not a pre-requisite to the role requirement Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends. Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs Demonstrated analytical skills to interpret and comprehend financial and non-financial data Ability to work flexibly and demonstrate a willingness to respond to changing work requirements and peak periods Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment Excellent communications skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy; team player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization Be able to demonstrate attention to details and good-record-keeping Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; hands-on and detail-oriented Must be a perfectionist by nature, with no tolerance for financial sloppiness; highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures Amenable to work in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in an Early Morning Shift; Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm.
