Finance Executive

Black & White Engineering; Makati; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Finance Support professional in our Manila operation to assist the UK and Europe Finance teams with general accounting, payroll, and compliance tasks. You will upload invoices, prepare reports, and help with month-end activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 1–4 years of experience, with exposure to ERP systems (D365) and strong Excel skills. Excellent English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance or related field.
• 1–4 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Familiarity with ERP systems; D365 is a plus.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Willing to liaise with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide general finance and administrative support to the Finance team.
• Assist in managing account entries, documents, payments, and other tasks.
• Upload vendor invoices into the accounting system accurately and timely.
• Support preparation of financial reports and month-end closing activities.
• Prepare and upload external and intercompany invoices.
• Assist in monitoring receivables and follow up on outstanding debts.
• Assist in payroll preparation and ensure timely submission of payroll data.
• Coordinate with authorities and statutory auditors to support compliance and timely filing.
• Provide support in liaising with insurance brokers for locally placed policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems (D365)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with nearly 1,300 employees across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

We specialize in the full spectrum of engineering design consultancy for the data centre sector, including Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Civil & Structural, Design Management, Sustainability, BIM, Power Systems, and other infrastructure-related services.

Our engineering expertise reaches across all sectors of the construction industry, providing pragmatic and practical design solutions to ensure our projects are spatially and operationally efficient. Our design process fully considers the installation and maintenance practicalities on site.

As a business, our ambition is to be a leading global MEP consultancy and as a purposeful employer, our Finance Team is critical to our overall success. Our Manila operation is one of two global design hubs that support the delivery of projects across our operating regions and is a key component to our success.

The ideal candidate will hold an appropriate degree in Accounting / Finance or an equivalent professional qualification and should have relevant experience in Financial Accounting. Moreover, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the running of finance systems and associated projects, takes responsibility for critical business finance function, monitoring of financial projects and reporting facilities.

Duties & Responsibility

Finance Support - UK and Europe

• Provide general finance and administrative support to the Finance team.
• Assist in managing account entries, documents, payments, and other finance-related tasks.
• Upload vendor invoices into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and assist with month-end closing activities (e.g., prepayments, accruals, and depreciation entries)
• Prepare and upload external and intercompany invoices.
• Assist in monitoring receivables and following up on outstanding debts.
• Assist in payroll preparation and ensure accurate and timely submission of payroll-related data.
• Coordinate with local authorities and statutory auditors to support compliance and timely filing of statutory requirements.
• Provide support in liaising with insurance brokers for locally placed policies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance or related field
• 1-4 years of experience in accounting or finance (fresh graduates with strong internships may be considered).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (experience with D365 is a plus).
• Basic understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Eagerness to learn, with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to liaise with external stakeholders and authorities when needed.