Accounting Associate (Accounts Payable)

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corp.; Manila; On-site; PHP 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corp in Ermita, Manila is seeking an Accounting Associate in Accounts Payable to receive and process payment requests, ensuring compliance with policies and accurate documentation.

The role reports to the Assistant Accounting Manager and requires a BS in Accountancy, at least 6 months AP experience, and proficiency with SAP, Excel, and Google Sheets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or related field.
• At least 6 months of work experience in Accounts Payable.
• Familiar with SAP or any ERP.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Receive, validate and process payment requests ensuring compliance with policies.
• Record and update financial records; ensure proper documentation.
• Provide status updates to requesters and send notifications to recipients.
• Support Tax group with valid receipts and assist month-end/year-end closing.
• Organize and maintain financial documents; assist with finance/admin tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Excel

Google Sheets

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.
• At least 6 months of work 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

At Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO), customer satisfaction is a commitment. Our mission is to elevate everyday experiences by providing accessible quality products and solutions that every Filipino deserves.

We started in 2001, introducing innovative lighting and electrical products to the Philippine market. Over the past two decades, we have worked hard to build expertise and deliver quality products, reliable service, and trustworthy solutions through our brands - Firefly, Royu, ECOLum, and Herks. Today, we continue to fulfill our mission by entering into new categories and brands. We stay fully committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customers and the industry. We also partner with internationally-recognized brands and products such as Chint, ABB and DCK to provide our valued customers with a diverse range of high-quality products.