Accounting Specialist

Live Payments; Pampanga; Hybrid; PHP 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Company laptop

HMO coverage

Dependent coverage

Service leave credits

Birthday leave

Health allowance

Learning & Development budget

Job summary

Live Payments is hiring an Accountant for its Philippine Representative Office. You will support local financial transactions, payroll, tax compliance and statutory obligations, working closely with the Australian Finance team and our external accounting provider.

The role requires strong knowledge of Philippine accounting standards, review of financial reports, and coordination with auditors and authorities to ensure compliance. A sign-on bonus of P30,000 is offered for a limited time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy required.
• CPA license is required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional accounting experience with full accounting cycle knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable documentation, reimbursements and petty cash claims.
• Support payroll processing and statutory contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG).
• Prepare supporting schedules for the Australian Finance team.
• Review financial reports and schedules prepared by external accounting provider for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax authorities and government agencies as required.
• Monitor changes in Philippine tax legislation and recommend improvements.

Skills

CPA license

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA license

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Established in 2006, Live Payments is one of Australia's leading payment service providers, servicing thousands of businesses with a variety of payment solutions. Our global workforce of over 150 people continues to focus on innovation in the highly competitive payments landscape.

About the Role

Live Payments is seeking an Accountant who will be responsible for supporting the finance operations of Live Payments' Philippine Representative Office.

This role offers a distinctive opportunity that combines the dynamics of a start-up with the potential for significant growth, enabling you to make a substantial impact right from the beginning.

Working closely with the Australian Finance team and our external accounting provider, you will ensure local financial transactions, payroll, tax compliance and statutory obligations are completed accurately and on time.

This role requires a strong understanding of Philippine accounting and tax regulations, together with the ability to interpret financial information, review work prepared by our external accounting provider, and support the Australian Finance team in maintaining an efficient and compliant finance function.

This role reports directly to theFinance Manager in Australia and works closely with cross-functional teams across the business.

For a limited-time, we are offering a P30,000 sign-on bonus!

The impact you will have:

Finance Operations

• Process accounts payable documentation, employee reimbursements and petty cash claims.
• Support payroll processing and statutory contributions (SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG).
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for the Australian Finance team.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records.

Accounting & Compliance

• Review financial reports, supporting schedules and statutory submissions prepared by the external accounting provider to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with Philippine accounting and tax requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate BIR tax filings and other statutory compliance requirements, including VAT, withholding tax and income tax.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities and government agencies as required.
• Monitor changes to Philippine tax legislation and recommend compliance improvements.

Business Support

• Assist with budgeting, expense monitoring and variance analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and internal controls.
• Work closely with the Australian Finance team and external accounting provider to support the finance function.

About you and the talents we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy
• CPA license is required.
• Minimum 5 years' professional accounting experience with a strong understanding of the full accounting cycle, including month-end close, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine accounting standards, BIR regulations and statutory compliance requirements, including VAT, withholding tax, income tax and government reporting obligations.
• Proven ability to review financial reports, identify accounting issues, and work effectively with external accounting providers, auditors and government agencies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data manipulation and financial analysis is an advantage.
• Experience using ERP systems (such as NetSuite) and supporting a multinational organization or overseas finance team, including within a Philippine Representative Office or similar foreign-owned operation, is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across local and international teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities while working independently.

Technology and Work Environment Requirements:

• A home internet connection of more than 50 Mbps (you can check using SpeedTest.net)
• Ability to connect via ethernet cable directly to the modem
• Must have a quiet workspace near your router for a wired setup

What you will receive:

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangement
• Company-provided laptop
• HMO coverage + 1 Free Dependent (Upon regularization)
• Earn 2 Service Incentive Leave credits per month
• A day off for your birthday
• A Health scheme of up to P1,000 per month that can be used to claim back on gym memberships, massages, chiro and more
• A Learning & Development scheme capped at P38,000 per financial year that can be used to claim on courses, programs, memberships or certifications
• Recognition and rewards platform with access to top brand gift cards