Accounting Associate

Retail; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Retail in Metro Manila is seeking a Finance Associate to support day-to-day financial operations, process AP/AR, and assist with month-end closes, billing, and reconciliation.

You will help maintain accurate records, ensure compliance with financial policies, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors. A Bachelor’s in accounting with 1–3 years of experience and strong Excel/ERP skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in finance, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or audit support.
• Fresh graduates with strong internship experience are welcome to apply.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS).
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting software (such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Xero).
• High standard of accuracy when handling numerical data and reconciliation tasks.
• High degree of integrity when handling proprietary payroll, vendor, and cash data.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with vendors, internal departments, and financial institutions.
• Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or CPA eligibility is an advantage, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable (AP) invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payment vouchers or disbursement schedules.
• Review employee expense reimbursements and corporate card liquidations against internal spending policies.
• Monitor accounts receivable (AR), record customer collections, and follow up on aging receivables.
• Assist in generating billing statements, debit/credit memos, and official receipts.
• Perform periodic bank reconciliations, cash counts, and sub-ledger balancing.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing journal entries and accruals.
• Maintain organized balance sheet schedules, including prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and deposits.
• Assist with generating standard variance reports, petty cash summaries, and preliminary financial statements.
• Ensure financial transactions align with local statutory guidelines, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Assist in compiling documentation and supporting schedules for internal, external, and government audits.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Integrity

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Management Accounting

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

About the role

The Finance Associate in La Europa Ceramica Tiles Center supports day-to-day financial operations, transaction processing, and reconciliation activities. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate accounting records, assisting with month-end closes, preparing financial schedules, and ensuring compliance with company financial policies and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Process accounts payable (AP) invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payment vouchers or disbursement schedules.

• Review employee expense reimbursements and corporate card liquidations against internal spending policies.

• Monitor accounts receivable (AR), record customer collections, and follow up on aging receivables.

• Assist in generating billing statements, debit/credit memos, and official receipts.

• Perform periodic bank reconciliations, cash counts, and sub-ledger balancing.

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing journal entries and accruals.

• Maintain organized balance sheet schedules, including prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and deposits.

• Assist with generating standard variance reports, petty cash summaries, and preliminary financial statements.

• Ensure financial transactions align with local statutory guidelines, tax regulations, and internal controls.

• Assist in compiling documentation and supporting schedules for internal, external, and government audits.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or a related field.

• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in finance, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or audit support.

• Fresh graduates with strong internship experience are welcome to apply.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS).

• Familiarity with ERP/accounting software (such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Xero).

• High standard of accuracy when handling numerical data and reconciliation tasks.

• High degree of integrity when handling proprietary payroll, vendor, and cash data.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with vendors, internal departments, and financial institutions.

• Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or CPA eligibility is an advantage, but not required.