Accounting Clerk / Accounting Assistant

Defense Technologies Incororated; Pasig; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Technologies Incororated is seeking an Accounting Clerk/Assistant to provide essential accounting and administrative support. You will help record, process, and monitor financial transactions, and coordinate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

The role emphasizes accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash handling, and document control, with opportunities for fresh graduates to join and learn in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in accounting or related field.
• Fresh graduates may be considered.
• Familiar with basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payment requests.
• Monitor customer balances and assist aging reports.
• Record cash and bank transactions; manage petty cash.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documents.
• Assist in preparing reports, reconciliations, and audits.
• Support tax filing requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate with departments and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Data entry

Organization

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

About the role

The Accounting Clerk/Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and accounting support to ensure accurate and timely recording, processing, and monitoring of the company's financial transactions. The position assists in maintaining accounting records, preparing reports, processing documents, and coordinating with other departments and suppliers/customers regarding accounting-related matters.

• Accounts Payable: Process supplier invoices, prepare payment requests, monitor due dates, and maintain supplier records.
• Accounts Receivable: Monitor customer balances, follow up overdue accounts, record payments, and assist with aging reports.
• Cash & Bank Transactions: Record cash and bank transactions, manage petty cash/cash advances, check receipts, and assist with bank reconciliation.
• Accounting Records: Encode transactions, maintain accurate accounting files, and ensure complete supporting documents.
• Reports & Reconciliation: Assist in preparing accounting reports, schedules, reconciliations, and documents for audits/financial reporting.
• Tax & Compliance: Support tax filing requirements, organize tax documents, and monitor accounting and tax deadlines.
• Administrative Support: Coordinate with other departments, respond to accounting-related inquiries, and perform other accounting/administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• -Graduate of Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or a related course.
• -Preferably with experience in accounting or bookkeeping, but fresh graduates may be considered.
• -Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures.
• -Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• -Good organizational and record-keeping skills.
• -Accurate, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
• -Good communication and coordination skills.
• -Able to handle confidential financial information with professionalism

Key Competencies

• -Attention to detail
• -Accuracy and reliability
• -Basic accounting knowledge
• -Organization and time management
• -Data entry and documentation
• -Problem-solving skills
• -Communication and coordination
• -Confidentiality and integrity
• -Ability to work independently and as part of a team