Finance Assistant

Cygnific Manila; Makati; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnific Manila is seeking a Finance and Admin. Assistant to support payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general admin tasks. You will work closely with the Asst. Finance Manager, Finance Officer, and Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate financial processing and compliant documentation.

The role requires 1–2 years in payroll or finance-related functions, solid English communication, and proficiency in Microsoft 365. Onsite work in Makati City is expected, with ASAP start potential.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Accountancy or Financial Management.
• 1-2 years in payroll processing, accounts payable, or finance functions.
• Knowledge of Philippine payroll practices and regulatory requirements (SSS, PhilHealth, HDMF, BIR).
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Basic accounting knowledge is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage invoice verification, payment processing, and financial documentation.
• Coordinate business travel arrangements, including bookings, per diem, and liquidation.
• Provide administrative support such as uniform procurement, asset inventories, and events.
• Assist payroll processing to ensure timely salary payments and statutory remittances.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Finance reporting

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Accountancy, Financial Management, or related

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Finance and Admin. Assistant will assist in all functions related to Finance Activities including but not limited to Payroll preparations, Account Receivable & Accounts Payable tasks and other admin. tasks. He/she will work closely with the Asst. Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Payroll Specialist.

KEY RESULTS AREA

1. Finance Functions Activities - Manages invoice and billing verification, payment processing, and financial documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and budgets. Handles reimbursements, cash advances, journal entries, and petty cash monitoring, while safeguarding checks and coordinating payment releases. Monitors bank transactions, exchange rates, and expense liquidations, and prepares financial reports required for management, Head Office, and government regulatory agencies.

2. Duty/Business Travel, Reimbursement, and Liquidation - Coordinates business travel arrangements, including flight and hotel bookings, visa and insurance requirements, and per diem allowances. Monitors travel-related cash advances and ensures timely liquidation with complete and proper documentation.

3. Administrative Functions - Provides administrative support by assisting with uniform procurement, coordinating with suppliers and service providers for company events, maintaining asset inventories, and performing other administrative tasks as needed.

4. Payroll Support - Assists in payroll processing to ensure timely salary payments and statutory remittances. Supports the preparation of final pay and separation pay, processes employee reimbursements, prepares payroll-related reports and remittance summaries, and responds to payroll-related inquiries.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Preferably a graduate of Accountancy, Financial Management, or other related courses

• 1-2 years of experience in payroll processing, accounts payable, or finance-related functions

• Basic understanding of Philippine payroll practices and statutory regulations, including SSS, PhilHealth (PHIC), HDMF, and BIR

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

• Knowledge of basic accounting is an advantage

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Strong work ethics/values: Integrity/Trustworthy, Initiative, Flexibility, and Reliability.

• Must be willing to work onsite: Makati City.

• Can and willing to start ASAP