Finance Associate (Client-Facing)

Payreto Services Inc.; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Setup

Day 1 HMO

Life Insurance

Equipment Provided

Professional Development Opportunities

Competitive Salary Packages

Job summary

Payreto Services Inc. is seeking a Finance Associate in Makati to handle day-to-day accounting, ensure data accuracy, and support client service requirements.

The role covers AP/AR, financial reporting, client relations, inventory, audit and tax compliance, with a hybrid work setup and opportunities for professional development. Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of 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 and 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 AP/AR transactions.
• Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices and client billings.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on collections.
• Maintain accurate AP/AR ledgers and schedules.
• Prepare journal entries and monthly reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze variances and provide supporting details for reviews.
• Conducts basic or initial analysis of financial reports.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger balances.
• Support the Account Manager and Senior Accountant in client inquiries.
• Ensure timely completion of deliverables and maintain client docs.
• Escalate issues to Senior Staff/Accountants promptly.
• Record and monitor inventory transactions and reconciliations.
• Assist in periodic inventory reports for clients.
• Support physical inventory counts and variance analysis.
• Ensure proper documentation of inventory movements.
• Conduct periodic internal audits and strengthen controls.
• Identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in tax-related schedules and VAT/withholding tax.
• Stay updated on basic tax regulations for client accounts.
• Participate in ad hoc tasks and extend hours when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Strong organizational skills

Client service mindset

Ability to learn quickly

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Slack

MS Teams

Job description

WHAT WE OFFER

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

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 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.
• Conducts 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 the 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.

WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE?

• 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