Finance Associate (Client-Facing)

Payreto; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 279,000 - 502,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Setup

Competitive Salary Packages

Professional Development Opportunities

Equipment Provided

Day 1 HMO

Life Insurance

Job summary

Payreto is seeking a Finance Associate in Makati to manage day-to-day accounting functions, ensure accuracy in financial data, and support client service requirements. You will handle AP/AR, financial reporting, and revenue cycles while maintaining strong internal controls.

Join a team that offers a hybrid work setup, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development. Daily tasks include journal entries, reconciliations, and collaboration with the Account Manager and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Familiarity with financial reporting cycles (monthly/quarterly/year-end).
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic accounting software.
• Knowledge of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting basics.
• Knowledge of collaboration tools (Slack, MS Teams).
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Dependable and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a client-service environment.

Responsibilities

• Record, verify, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices and client billings.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on collections.
• Maintain accurate AP/AR ledgers and supporting schedules.
• Prepare journal entries and monthly reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze variances and provide supporting details for reviews.
• Conduct basic or initial analysis of financial reports.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger balances.
• Support the Account Manager and Senior Accountant in addressing client inquiries.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of assigned deliverables in support of client requirements.
• Maintain organized and updated client documentation.
• Escalate issues or discrepancies to Senior Staff/Accountants in a timely manner.
• Record and monitor inventory transactions and assist in inventory reports.
• Support internal audits and compliance activities.
• Assist in tax-related schedules and documentation.
• Participate in ad hoc tasks or projects as needed.

Skills

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Collaboration tools

MS Teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Basic accounting software

Slack

Job description

Position Overview

The Finance Associate performs day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial data, compliance with standards, and timely support for client service requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary Packages
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Setup
• Equipment Provided
• Day 1 HMO
• Life Insurance

What Will You Do?

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Record, verify, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable transactions
• Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices and client billings
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on collections
• Maintain accurate AP/AR ledgers and supporting schedules

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare journal entries and monthly reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Analyze variances and provide supporting details for reviews
• Conduct basic or initial analysis of financial reports
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger balances

Client Relations and Management

• Support the Account Manager and Senior Accountant in addressing client inquiries
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of assigned deliverables in support of client requirements
• Maintain organized and updated client documentation
• Escalate issues or discrepancies to Senior Staff/Accountants in a timely manner

Inventory Management

• Record and monitor inventory transactions, adjustments, and reconciliations
• Assist in preparing periodic inventory reports for clients
• Support physical inventory counts and variance analysis
• Ensure proper documentation of inventory movements

Internal Audit and Compliance

• Conduct periodic internal audits to assess adequacy of financial controls
• Identify discrepancies, risks, and process gaps and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, tax regulations, and company procedures
• Support external auditors with documentation, schedules, and queries
• Assist in implementing process improvements to strengthen internal control frameworks

Tax Compliance

• Assist in preparing tax-related schedules and documentation
• Ensure accuracy in recording tax-related transactions (VAT, withholding tax, etc.)
• Provide administrative and logistical support for coordination with external auditors or regulatory agencies, as needed by the Senior Accountant
• Stay updated on basic tax regulations applicable to client accounts

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in ad hoc tasks or projects assigned by the supervisor or management
• Demonstrate readiness to extend work hours when necessary to support client needs and meet critical deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related courses
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Exposure to financial reporting cycles (monthly/quarterly/year-end)
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic accounting software
• Knowledge of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting basics
• Knowledge of collaboration tools (Slack, MS Teams)
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Dependable and committed to meeting deadlines
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a client-service environment