Finance Assistant Manager | Gov Sector

PERSOL; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking an Assistant Manager of the Finance team on a 1-year contract in the Philippines. You will oversee Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets, ensuring accurate processing, compliance with controls, and timely month-end closing.

You should have a degree in accounting with 3 years of relevant experience, familiarity with Workday, and strong communication skills. The role requires independent work in a fast-paced environment and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Accountancy is preferred.
• Familiarity with Workday and data analytics will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills are required.
• Meticulous and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify vendors’ invoices to ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Ensure prompt and accurate processing of invoices according to service level agreement.
• Verify expense claims to ensure compliance and proper documentation.
• Liaise with division/claimant for any discrepancy.
• Manage month end and year end closing activities including accruals, reconciliations, reporting and audit schedules.
• Participate in finance projects such as automation and enhancements to streamline operations.
• Manage fixed assets and operating lease accounting, including capitalization and disposals.
• Conduct periodic fixed asset verification and reconcile asset records.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address issues and perform other duties.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Presentation

Data analytics

Education

Degree/Diploma in Accountancy

Tools

Workday

Job description

1 Year Contract

Office hours: 8.30am to 6pm - Mon to Fri

As an Assistant Manager of the Finance team, the temp will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising the Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets functions.

• Review and verify vendors’ invoices to ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures
• Ensure prompt and accurate processing of invoices according to service level agreement
• Verify the expense claim to ensure compliance to internal controls, properly supported with the necessary documentations and approved by the relevant approving authorities
• Liaise with division/claimant for any discrepancy
• Manage month end and year end closing activities which includes accruals, reconciliations, reporting and preparation of audit schedules
• Participate in Finance related projects such as automation and enhancements to streamline the finance operations
• Manage fixed assets and operating lease accounting, including asset capitalisation and disposals
• Conduct periodic fixed asset verification exercise and reconcile fixed asset records
• Support internal and external audits
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to address any issues and perform other duties being assigned

Requrements

• Degree/Diploma in Accountancy with 3 years of relevant experience is preferred
• Familiarity with Workday and proficient in data analytics will be an added advantage
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills
• Meticulous and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Good working attitude and a team player

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.