Accounting Associate

Smartsourcing Solutions Pty; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 200,880 - 323,640; Full time

Job summary

Smartsourcing is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our team full-time and onsite in Cebu City. This junior role focuses on establishing accurate financial records, expense review, and payment reconciliation within a structured finance environment.

You'll support day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and internal policies while growing your foundational accounting knowledge. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to develop in a rapidly evolving global team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Entry-level experience; foundational accounting knowledge required.
• Basic understanding of tax compliance and financial record-keeping.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting systems.
• CPA pathway or accounting certifications are an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Expense Review: Review submitted business expenses for accuracy and eligibility.
• Payments Reconciliation: Perform manual payment reconciliations and maintain records.
• Account Onboarding: Support client onboarding processes and documentation.
• Remittance & Documentation: Monitor remittance inbox and ensure payments are recorded.
• Process & Digital Enablement: Use approved digital tools in compliance with data privacy policies and participate in trainings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Willingness to learn

Professional judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Bring your accounting skills to the global stage and help keep financial operations accurate, compliant, and running smoothly at Smartsourcing!

Hi! We're Smartsourcing, and we're looking for an Accounting Associate to join our team full-time and onsite. This is an junior level role, ideal for candidates with foundational accounting knowledge who are detail-oriented and eager to grow in a structured finance environment.

Where? JEG Tower, Archbishop Reyes, Corner Acacia St., Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu

Your Role as Accounting Associate

As an Accounting Associate, you'll be supporting day-to-day financial operations by ensuring accurate processing, reconciliation, and compliance of financial transactions. This role focuses on expense review, payment reconciliation, account onboarding, and maintaining accurate financial records in line with tax regulations and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

Expense Review

• Review submitted business expenses for accuracy and eligibility
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax and regulatory guidelines
• Identify discrepancies and elevate issues when necessary

Payments Reconciliation

• Perform manual payment reconciliations
• Maintain accurate and complete payment records
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Account Onboarding

• Support client or account onboarding processes
• Conduct identity verification and account activation
• Ensure accurate setup and documentation

Remittance & Documentation

• Monitor remittance inbox and review payment confirmations
• Ensure payments are properly recorded
• Maintain organized and accurate documentation

Process & Digital Enablement

• Use approved digital tools and systems in compliance with data privacy and security policies
• Maintain baseline AI and digital literacy relevant to the role
• Participate in required trainings and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation or digitization

What You'll Need to Succeed

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Entry-level experience; foundational accounting knowledge required
• Basic understanding of tax compliance and financial record-keeping
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting systems
• CPA pathway or accounting certifications are an advantage but not required

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow defined processes and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Professional judgment and accountability in handling financial data

Benefits

Step Into the Smartsourcing Experience

Smartsourcing was created with one mission: to change lives. We're here to ensure that businesses flourish and, just as importantly, that every member of the crew is inspired, supported, and set up to thrive. For the fifth year running, we've been recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For. This award isn't just a title, it's a testament to our commitment to making Smartsourcing an incredible place to build a career.

Why You'll Love Working Here