AU Assistant Accountant | AP & Month-End | Hybrid | Up to PHP80K | Sign-On Bonus

Emapta; Mandaluyong; Hybrid; PHP 536,000 - 893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent

Competitive Salary Package

Sign-On Bonus Equivalent to One Month

Day Shift Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement

Prime office location in Ortigas

Job summary

Emapta Philippines is seeking an experienced Australian Assistant Accountant to join our team in Manila. You will combine hands‑on AP with month-end close, journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting for an international business.

The role offers a hybrid work setup with a competitive salary and sign-on bonus, plus opportunities for career growth within a global organisation. Responsibilities include end-to-end AP for the Australian entity, monthly closing, journals, and assisting with

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, including hands-on Australian accounting experience.
• Strong experience in Australian Accounts Payable and month-end accounting processes.
• CPA certification is preferred but not essential.
• Experience with JIWA ERP, NetSuite ERP, and/or Phocas BI is an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reconciliations, financial analysis, reporting and data management.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function for the Australian business.
• Process supplier invoices in the ERP system with correct approvals and accounting periods.
• Prepare month-end close activities including journals, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting inputs.
• Support Australian taxation activities including BAS, FBT, and tax schedules.
• Assist with audits and maintain documentation and audit trails.
• Maintain data integrity across ERP systems and support financial controls.

Job description

Expand Your Australian Accounting Career Beyond Transactional Finance

Move from processing transactions to contributing across the wider accounting cycle. As an Australian Assistant Accountant, you'll combine hands-on AP experience with month-end close, journals, reconciliations, financial reporting, BAS, FBT, and Australian tax support. You'll contribute to an established international business whose rehabilitation and wellness solutions support better movement and recovery worldwide. Backed by Emapta's award-winning employee experience, you'll gain international exposure, continuous development, career stability, and broader accounting experience built for long-term professional progression.

Your Accountant Career at a Glance

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off
• Salary: Up to PHP 80,000 + One-Month Salary Sign-On Bonus
• Work Setup: Hybrid, SM Mega Tower, Ortigas

Exciting Perks Await!

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Sign-On Bonus Equivalent to One Month's Salary
• Day Shift Schedule
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Prime office location in Ortigas (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Fixed weekends off
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used at your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, including hands-on Australian accounting experience
• Strong experience in Australian Accounts Payable and month-end accounting processes
• Practical exposure to Australian tax and compliance requirements
• Experience managing journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, balance sheet schedules, and month-end close
• Experience preparing monthly management reports and supporting financial close activities
• At least 2 years of experience within a multinational organization
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with a recognized accounting ERP system
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reconciliations, financial analysis, reporting, and data management
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and transactional finance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify issues, and recommend appropriate actions
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Organized, adaptable, and accountable, with the ability to manage changing priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Proactive and improvement-focused, with a willingness to share knowledge and contribute to better finance processes
• CPA certification is preferred but not essential
• Experience with JIWA ERP, NetSuite ERP, and/or Phocas BI is an advantage

Required Competencies

Strategic Execution

• Support strategic initiatives involving teams, employees, vendors, and customers
• Proactively identify opportunities, issues, and obstacles and take appropriate action
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining focus on business objectives
• Collaborate effectively across functions to support shared outcomes

Initiative & Adaptability

• Demonstrate behaviors aligned with the organization's vision, purpose, and values
• Show initiative and confidence when adopting new approaches or responding to change
• Support organizational priorities and help others navigate transitions effectively
• Share knowledge, experience, and expertise to strengthen team capability

Results & Accountability

• Maintain accountability for goals, priorities, deadlines, and quality outcomes
• Engage and collaborate with others to achieve team objectives and optimize available resources
• Contribute ideas and practical improvements that strengthen performance and efficiency
• Use data and trends to anticipate issues, make informed decisions, elevate concerns, and mitigate risk
• Consistently meet or exceed agreed performance expectations

Continuous Growth & Organizational Awareness

• Pursue continuous learning, professional development, and improvement opportunities
• Build trusted professional relationships through strong interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and sound judgment
• Manage personal responses effectively and contribute positively to workplace interactions
• Represent the organization professionally to prospective and new employees
• Maintain awareness of internal and external factors that may affect the role, team, and broader organization

Accounts Payable Ownership

• Own and manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function for the Australian business, ensuring accurate and timely processing
• Process supplier invoices in the ERP system, ensuring correct approvals, coding, and accounting periods
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate outstanding balances, manage supplier queries, and maintain effective supplier relationships
• Prepare and process weekly and ad hoc payment runs in line with company policies and delegated authority requirements
• Monitor aged payables, resolve outstanding issues, and maintain complete AP records, supporting documentation, and audit trails
• Identify and implement improvements that strengthen AP efficiency, controls, and accuracy

Month-End Close Activities

• Manage month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, reporting inputs, and variance analysis
• Prepare and post month-end journals and complete assigned close activities accurately within agreed deadlines
• Prepare supporting schedules and working papers for monthly management reporting
• Support the Financial Controller with financial analysis and management reporting requirements

Transactional Reporting & Finance Administration

• Prepare monthly and ad hoc operational and finance reports, financial schedules, and reporting packs
• Maintain accurate finance records and ensure data integrity across ERP systems
• Support master data maintenance and other finance administration activities
• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and strengthen financial controls

Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations and prepare monthly supporting schedules
• Investigate reconciling items and support the timely resolution of outstanding balances
• Maintain supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness, escalating unresolved issues or unusual transactions to the Financial Controller

Australian Taxation Support

• Support Australian taxation activities, including monthly BAS, annual FBT, annual income tax return support for external tax consultants, and other statutory compliance requirements
• Prepare supporting tax schedules, reconciliations, records, and documentation
• Support the timely completion of statutory lodgments and compliance obligations as directed by the Financial Controller

Audit Support

• Support annual internal and external audits by preparing schedules, gathering evidence, responding to information requests, and maintaining appropriate documentation and audit trails
• Assist with implementing audit recommendations and related process improvementsSupport compliance with company policies, financial controls, and internal control requirements

Timeliness, Accuracy & Compliance

• Manage competing priorities and meet daily, weekly, monthly, and annual deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ensure work complies with company policies, financial controls, and governance requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism across all finance activities

About the Client

Our client is a global consumer healthcare, rehabilitation, recovery, and wellness solutions provider with more than 70 years of industry expertise. They manufacture and distribute trusted products for physical therapy, sports medicine, rehabilitation, clinical care, and daily living. Serving clinicians, patients, hospitals, and healthcare organizations worldwide, they combine recognized brands, innovative solutions, and clinical expertise to improve mobility, support recovery, enhance physical performance, promote independence, and help people lead healthier, more active lives.

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Welcome to Emapta Philippines: home to professionals who choose growth, balance, and impact. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta offers more than opportunities -- it provides a career environment where people thrive. Collaborate with global teams, build meaningful expertise, and grow in a culture that prioritizes both performance and well-being.