Accounting Associate Accounts Payable

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corporation; Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corporation in Ermita, Manila, seeks an Accounting Associate in Accounts Payable to process payment requests and maintain accurate records. The role requires compliance with policies, documentation, and timely updates to stakeholders.

Fresh graduates with AP internship experience are welcomed. Proficiency in SAP or ERP, plus Excel/Google Sheets, is expected; flexibility and strong communication are essential to support month-end activities and tax processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or related field.
• Fresh graduates with internship experience in Accounts Payable.
• Familiar with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proficient in Excel and/or Google Sheets for data organization.
• Able to adapt to added tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Receive, validate and process payment requests in accordance with policies.
• Record and update financial records and correct discrepancies.
• Provide status updates and documentation to requesters and recipients.
• Support the Tax group with proper receipts and assist with month-end/year-end closings.
• Organize and maintain financial documents and assist with related administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Description:

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

About The Role

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.