Finance Associate

Ascendion; Laguna; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion in Laguna, Philippines, is seeking a Branch Finance Associate to support day-to-day finance and administrative operations. You will work with branch, sales, warehouse, and finance teams to ensure data accuracy, timely processing, and reliable reporting.

The role requires a Finance-related degree, 1 year of experience (preferred), ERP exposure, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in English and Tagalog.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, Accounting Information Systems, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience are welcome to apply.
• Experience in FMCG, finance operations, accounting, collections, branch operations, or administrative reporting is an advantage.
• Good understanding or exposure to ERP/integrated business systems.
• Fluent in English and Tagalog.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate documents for newly opened outlets and customer information updates.
• Maintain and update customer master data and ensure supporting documents are complete and accurate.
• Assist with collection and remittance documentation and processing.
• Conduct phone-based validation of customer information and transactions when required.
• Prepare, consolidate, and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Monitor pending transactions, invoice confirmations, cheque clearing, returns, and other branch finance activities.
• Coordinate with Sales, Finance, Warehouse, and other teams to resolve discrepancies and follow up on pending items.
• Support month-end activities, including warehouse inventory and POSM counts.
• Assist with reconciliation, documentation, and other finance-related administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive & adaptable

Team collaboration

English & Tagalog fluency

ASAP availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, Accounting Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

ERP / ERP integrated business systems

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Branch Finance Associate to support the day-to-day finance and administrative operations of our branch. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, or Accounting Information Systems who are comfortable working with numbers, documents, reports, and business systems. You will work closely with branch, sales, warehouse, and finance teams to ensure that customer information, transactions, reports, and supporting documents are complete, accurate, and processed on time.

Key responsibilities

• Review and validate documents for newly opened outlets and customer information updates.
• Maintain and update customer master data and ensure supporting documents are complete and accurate.
• Assist with collection and remittance documentation and processing.
• Conduct phone-based validation of customer information and transactions when required.
• Prepare, consolidate, and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Monitor pending transactions, invoice confirmations, cheque clearing, returns, and other branch finance activities.
• Coordinate with Sales, Finance, Warehouse, and other teams to resolve discrepancies and follow up on pending items.
• Support month-end activities, including warehouse inventory and POSM counts.
• Assist with reconciliation, documentation, and other finance-related administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the manager.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, Accounting Information Systems, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience are welcome to apply.
• Experience in FMCG, finance operations, accounting, collections, branch operations, or administrative reporting is an advantage.
• Good understanding or exposure to ERP/integrated business systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, particularly formulas and functions.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly organized, proactive, and flexible.
• Able to work with different teams and follow established processes.
• Fluent in English and Tagalog.
• Can start ASAP