Accountant

Brainbox; Angeles; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO on day 1

Competitive salary

37.5h week with weekends off

Paid time off

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Brainbox, a unique Philippine BPO, seeks an Accountant for its Finance team in Pampanga. The role covers transfer pricing, cost allocation, audit and payroll to keep records compliant and audit-ready.

You will collaborate with local management and Australian leadership, ensuring accurate financial reporting and reliable metrics for decision-making across services to Australian clients.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years accounting experience including transfer pricing, cost allocation, audit and payroll.
• Working knowledge of Philippine tax (BIR) compliance and statutory payroll requirements.
• Experience with intercompany accounting; exposure to Australian entities is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks or NetSuite and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing calculations and intercompany charges.
• Allocate shared costs across clients and cost centres; update models as needed.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditors and BIR queries.
• Process end-to-end payroll and manage statutory contributions; reconcile payroll accounts.
• Close month-end and year-end books; prepare financial statements and reports.

Skills

Transfer pricing

Cost allocation

Audit

Payroll

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

CPA is an advantage

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

About Brainbox

Brainbox is a unique BPO that focuses not only on delivering excellent service but also on fostering an amazing culture. Rooted in our core value of ‘Always Be Kind’, we prioritise kindness in every policy, decision and action. Our Philippines management team is composed entirely of Filipinos, and we provide unlimited training and HMO benefits from day one to help our people grow and become their best selves.

We are looking for an Accountant to join our internal Finance team. This role manages the accounting function for Brainbox’s Philippine operations, covering transfer pricing, cost allocation, audit and payroll. You will keep our financial records accurate, compliant and audit-ready, and give management reliable figures to make decisions with.

You will work closely with our local management team and our Australian leadership, supporting a growing business that serves Australian clients across a range of industries.

Transfer Pricing

• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing calculations and intercompany charges between the Philippine and Australian entities.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and resolve discrepancies each month.
• Maintain transfer pricing documentation in line with BIR requirements.
• Support transfer pricing reviews and related reporting.

Cost Allocation

• Allocate shared costs across client accounts, departments and cost centres using agreed methodologies.
• Review and update allocation models as the business grows.
• Prepare cost reports and variance analysis for management.
• Identify cost trends and recommend improvements.

Audit

• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents for external auditors.
• Act as a point of contact for auditor and BIR queries.
• Support internal reviews and help implement audit recommendations.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation to keep the books audit-ready.

Payroll

• Process end-to-end payroll for Brainbox staff accurately and on time.
• Compute and remit statutory contributions for SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG.
• Manage withholding tax, 13th month pay, final pay and annual tax reconciliation.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and respond to staff payroll queries.

General Accounting

• Complete month-end and year-end close, including journals, accruals and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Prepare and file BIR returns and other statutory lodgements on time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy. CPA is an advantage.
• 4 to 7 years of accounting experience, including transfer pricing, cost allocation, audit and payroll.
• Working knowledge of Philippine tax, BIR compliance and statutory payroll requirements.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and reconciliations. Exposure to Australian entities is an advantage.
• Hands‑on experience with accounting and payroll software such as Xero, QuickBooks or NetSuite.
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables and financial models.
• Able to speak and write in English proficiently.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organised, able to manage deadlines across multiple tasks.
• Able to work independently and communicate clearly with local and Australian stakeholders.
• Maintains confidentiality when handling financial and payroll information.

Perks

• Attractive and competitive salary
• Tenure-based and Performance-based incentives
• Paid time off
• Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals
• Engagement and Recognition programs
• HMO on day 1
• Work-life balance with a 37.5h week and free weekends
• International career growth and clients
• Opportunities to travel abroad
• Modern air‑conditioned offices, near residences, malls, and restaurants
• Fun and inclusive working environment and great working culture
• Dedicated local support with local Management, HR, onboarding, payroll, and ICT
• Access to unlimited training and micro‑competencies to advance your skills

This role is subject to a number of skills and possible online practical tests.

This position is an onsite role at our Pampanga office. Candidate must be willing to work on‑site.