Associate Accounting (Philippines Based)

Mineski Indonesia; Philippines; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mineski Indonesia is seeking an Associate Accounting for the Philippines entity to support day-to-day Finance operations, including accounting, month-end closing, reconciliations, and payments, in line with company policies and local requirements.

You will work closely with the Regional Finance team to ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and submitted on time in accordance with company policies and local requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with strong knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience; fresh graduates may be considered.
• Understanding of accounting processes including journal entries, GL, and reconciliations.
• Basic knowledge of Philippine taxation and statutory requirements is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, and familiarity with accounting software like Xero.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities for the Philippines entity.
• Support the monthly closing process with schedules, journal entries, and analyses.
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate differences.
• Process vendor and operational payments with proper documentation and approvals.
• Maintain accounting and payment documentation for audits and regulatory needs.
• Coordinate with local tax consultant for tax compliance and with auditors as needed.
• Support statutory audit activities and provide schedules requested by auditors.
• Collaborate with Regional Accounting and Treasury on intercompany transactions and payments.
• Identify issues and raise them to the Senior Associate Accounting or Regional Finance as needed.
• Contribute to improvements in accounting processes and controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Xero

Job description

Regarding the role

As the Associate Accounting - Philippines, you will support the day-to-day Finance operations of the Philippines entity, including accounting, month-end closing, account reconciliation, payment processing, and coordination with external tax and audit partners.

You will work closely with the Regional Finance team to ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and submitted on time in accordance with company policies and local requirements.

Line of Reporting: Senior Associate Accounting

Functional Guidance: Senior Associate Treasury for payment and Treasury-related activities

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities for the Philippines entity, including recording and maintaining accurate financial transactions.
• Support the monthly closing process, including preparation of schedules, account analysis, journal entries, and required financial information.
• Prepare and maintain bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate differences, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Process approved vendor and operational payments, ensuring payment details, supporting documents, and required approvals are complete before execution.
• Maintain proper accounting and payment documentation to support internal review, statutory audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with the appointed local tax consultant for tax compliance requirements, providing necessary financial information and supporting documents.
• Support statutory audit activities, including preparation of schedules and documents requested by auditors.
• Coordinate with the Regional Accounting and Treasury teams on intercompany transactions, reconciliations, payments, and other Finance matters.
• Identify accounting or operational issues and elevate them to the Senior Associate Accounting or relevant Regional Finance team member when required.
• Support improvements in accounting processes, documentation, and Finance controls.

What We Are Looking:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience. Fresh graduates with strong accounting fundamentals may also be considered.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, journal entries, general ledger, and account reconciliation.
• Basic understanding of Philippine taxation and statutory requirements is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience with Xero or other accounting systems is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial transactions and documentation.
• Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work with a regional team and external consultants.
• Able to manage deadlines and multiple Finance activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, responsible, and willing to learn across Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Finance operations.