Accounting Associate

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corporation; Manila; On-site; PHP 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation in Ermita, Manila is seeking an Accounting Associate to join the on-site Finance - Accounting Team. The role handles payment requests, recording of transactions, and necessary documentation while ensuring policy compliance.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor in Accountancy or related field, internship experience in Accounts Payable, and proficiency with SAP or SAP-like ERP; Excel/Google Sheets skills and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or related course.
• Fresh graduates with internship in Accounts Payable welcomed.
• Familiar with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets for data sorting and organizing.
• Flexible and able to take on additional tasks as needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail in data processing.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process payment requests in compliance with policies.
• Record financial transactions and make necessary adjustments.
• Update requesters on payment status and send notifications.
• Support Tax group with proper receipts documentation.
• Organize financial documents and assist with finance admin tasks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Description:

About The Role

Location: Ermita, Manila (near SM City Manila)

Role Type: Full-time (on-site)

Department: Finance - Accounting Team

Reporting to: Assistant Accounting Manager

Work Schedule: 5-day work week

As Accounting Associate under Accounts Payable, you will be responsible for receiving and timely processing of payment requests while ensuring compliance with accounting policies. You will record and update financial records, and ensure and validate proper documentation of each transaction.

Other requirements includes the following:

• Receiving, validating and processing payments requests to ensure compliance with accounting policies and standards.
• Recording accurately and making necessary adjustments for any discrepancies and errors.
• Providing updates to requesters on the status of their payment requests and sending notifications and documentation to recipients.
• Supporting the Tax group by providing proper documentation of valid receipts and assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Organizing and maintaining financial documents and records, and assisting with administrative tasks related to finance and accounting as needed.

To succeed in this role you will be required to meet the following:

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or any accounting related courses.
• Fresh graduates with internship experience in Accounts Payable.
• Familiar in SAP or any similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Proficiency in Excel and/or google sheet for sorting and organizing data.
• Flexibility and agility to take on additional tasks as required.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to respond effectively to inquiries and deliver information to stakeholders.
• Analytical skills and attention to details in processing data to identify any inconsistencies.

About FELCO

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO) started in 2001 with a simple goal: to make quality lighting and electrical products available and affordable for every Filipino. From homes to businesses, we continue to offer practical solutions that help power everyday life.

Our brands Firefly, ROYU, ECOLum, Herks and Xpert are each designed to bring comfort, safety, and convenience into Filipino homes. Alongside our own brands, we partner with respected global names such as CHiNT, ABB and DCK, giving our customers access to a wide range of everyday and specialized solutions.

We work closely with designers, engineers, contractors, retailers, institutions, and developers, building partnerships that help us understand real needs and respond with the right solutions.