Accounting Associate [CPA]

Equity Labs; Makati; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Bi-annual salary appraisals

Job summary

Equity Labs in Makati, Philippines, seeks an Accounting Associate to record transactions, prepare reports, and calculate taxes for clients. The role requires CPA certification, a baseline test, and excellent English communication.

You will work with a team of accounting and finance professionals in a startup-focused firm, earning a competitive package with bonuses and bi-annual appraisals.

Qualifications

• CPA certification mandatory
• Pass baseline accounting principles and tax laws test
• Strong command of oral and written English

Responsibilities

• Record transactions and prepare financial reports
• Prepare tax calculations for clients
• Develop accounting workflows to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the firm

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Taxation

Regulatory compliance

English communication

Education

Certified public accountant

Baseline accounting test

Job description

As an accounting associate, you are expected to record transactions, prepare reports and prepare tax calculations for our clients. For you to be successful in this role, you are expected to demonstrate the following:

• Able to identify key issues on assigned clients and suggest workable solutions
• Proficient in compliance laws and regulations such as, but not limited to, tax compliance with the BIR, corporate compliance with the SEC and other commercial laws and regulations
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence in dealing with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams
• Contribute proactively to administrative functions within the firm such as recruitment, thought leadership, business development and supporting other business units within the firm
• Establish systems and processes in making accounting workflows faster and easier

What we look for

Accounting associates are working directly with our clients to prepare, deliver and transform financial data to insights. We look for accounting associates that are highly knowledgeable in accounting, finance and taxation in the Philippines and overseas while having an exceptional oral and written English communication skills.

What you can expect from us

We are a team of accounting and finance professionals that have built a strong branding in the startup sector in the Philippines and the region. Working with us, you can expect to:

• Learn from leading corporate finance and accounting professionals
• Work directly with leading startups in the Philippines and outside the Philippines
• Earn highly competitive compensation package while learning on-the-job
• Work with a tightly knit team of associates that will be working till the wee hours with you (sorry, delivering the best quality of service also demands... additional working hours)
• Challenge yourself regularly while continuously learning on the go

Compensation package

Accounting associates are offered highly competitive compensation package which includes the following baseline benefits:

• Salary ranging from Php20,000 to Php30,000 per month
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Bi-annual salary appraisals

Other benefits will be offered depending on the interview process.

Preferred Experience

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Certified public accountant
• Passing a baseline test of accounting principles and tax laws and regulations conducted by us
• Ability to communicate in oral and written English

Qualifications (Desired)

• Up to two years of working experience in similar roles
• Ability to establish rapport with our local and foreign clients