Accounting Assistant

C2 M3 Properties Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the finance department by performing daily accounting tasks and maintaining accurate financial records. The role involves processing vendor and customer invoices, monitoring accounts, reconciling bank statements, and assisting in financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in Accounting or Finance, with 1-3 years of experience preferred. Fresh graduates with solid accounting knowledge may also apply. This is an office-based position that may require extended hours during month-end and year-end closings.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Fresh graduates with strong accounting knowledge may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Assist in resolving payment discrepancies.
• Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial files and records.
• Reconcile bank statements and assist with monthly reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Help prepare schedules for audits and tax filings.
• Ensure transactions comply with company policies and accounting standards.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls and documentation.

Skills

Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting

Proficiency in accounting software

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good organizational and time-management skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Accounting Assistant supports the finance department by performing daily accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with reporting and compliance activities. This role ensures timely processing of transactions and contributes to the overall efficiency and accuracy of the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices and ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Assist in resolving payment discrepancies.

2. Financial Record Keeping

• Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial files and records.
• Reconcile bank statements and assist with monthly reconciliations.

3. Reporting & Support

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Help prepare schedules for audits and tax filings.

4. Compliance & Controls

• Ensure transactions comply with company policies and accounting standards.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls and documentation.

Qualifications

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience

• 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Fresh graduates with strong accounting knowledge may be considered.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Working Conditions

Office-based role.

May require extended hours during month-end and year-end closing periods.