Finance Assistant

GFI Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 469,000 - 737,000; Full time

Job summary

GFI is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant / Accountant to join our team in Manila. You will handle Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, general accounting, and tax compliance, contributing to accurate financial records.

You will process vendor invoices, manage payments, monitor collections, and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings in a collaborative environment. Experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in AR, AP, accounting, or tax.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify vendor invoices and employee reimbursements.
• Perform 3-way matching and manage payment runs.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing and issuing invoices; monitor collections and aging reports.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations; assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings.
• Prepare and assist in filing monthly tax returns (VAT, withholding taxes) and support quarterly tax reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Founded in New York in 1987, GFI provides competitive wholesale market brokerage services in a multitude of global over-the-counter (OTC) and exchange listed cash and derivatives markets. Over more than 25 years, GFI has expanded both organically and through acquisitions into a broad range of markets, including fixed income derivatives, cash fixed income, emerging market financial products, energy and commodity derivatives, and equities.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Finance Assistant / Accountant to join our team! If you have experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Accounting, and Tax Compliance, we’d love to hear from you.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process and verify vendor invoices and employee reimbursements
• Perform 3-way matching and manage payment runs
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Assist in preparing and issuing invoices
• Monitor collections and manage aging reports
• Reconcile customer accounts and handle billing concerns

General Accounting

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and assist in filing monthly tax returns (VAT, withholding taxes)
• Support quarterly tax reporting and computations
• Assist with annual tax filings and reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with BIR and regulatory requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in AR, AP, accounting, or tax
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) is a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

WHY JOIN US

• Opportunity to grow your end-to-end accounting and tax experience
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Exposure to finance transformation and process improvements

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