Accounting Associate

Thames International School Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames International School Inc. is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our finance team.

The role focuses on accurate daily financial entries, reconciliations, and support for month-end close, with emphasis on GAAP/IFRS principles and data-driven insights. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of corporate accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and proficiency in QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or Xero, along with advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of proven experience in a corporate accounting role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or Xero) and advanced Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, accuracy, integrity and ethical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Post daily journal entries and process AP/AR/payroll.
• Perform bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist month-end and year-end close and prepare accruals and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare tax filings (VAT, withholding tax, withholding certificates) and ensure internal controls.
• Review vendor invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, manage aging reports, and follow up on collections.
• Support internal and external auditors with documentation and schedules.
• Review timekeeping and process lecturers’ payroll.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

SAP

Xero

Job description

The Accounting Associate is detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive member of our growing finance team. The Accounting Associate is responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate ledger entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end closing processes. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS principles, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to turn complex financial data into actionable insights.

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Financial Management & Reporting

1. Financial Data Management: Accurate posting and processing of daily journal entries, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and payroll transactions.
2. Account Reconciliation: Perform regular bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations to ensure general ledger accuracy.
3. Month-End & Year-End Close: Assist in the timely closing of financial books, preparing accruals, depreciation schedules, and financial statement drafts.
4. Compliance & Reporting: Prepare tax filings (e.g., VAT, withholding tax, withholding certificates) and ensure compliance with internal controls.
5. Vendor & Client Relations: Review vendor invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, manage aging reports, and follow up on collections.
6. Audit Support: Assist internal and external auditors by providing necessary documentation, schedules, and explanations.

II. Lecturers Payroll

• Review timekeeping and process lecturers’ payroll.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

1. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
3. High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
4. High degree of inter personal and collaboration skills.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. Experience: 2–4 years of proven experience in a corporate accounting role.
3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or Xero)
4. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data analysis formulas).
5. Soft Skills:
6. High level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
7. Strong problem-solving abilities and ethical judgment.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating across departments.