Junior Accountant

Krones AG; Philippines; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Krones AG Philippines, Taguig City, invites applications for a Finance/Accounting role supporting the Finance/Accounting Department. You will process transactions in SAP B1, manage payments and reimbursements, and maintain accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accountancy, 2-4 years in multinational settings, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. CPA is a plus; the team emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy required; CPA license or related certification is an advantage.
• 2–4 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting, preferably in a multinational service/manufacturing sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with SAP Business One (SAP B1) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support to the Finance/Accounting Department.
• Process and book business transactions including reimbursements, taxes, accounts payable, and accounts receivable in SAP.
• Prepare, maintain, and safeguard accounting records, supporting documents, and financial reports with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist in cash management activities, including bank deposits, check preparation, and payment processing.
• Reconcile accounts and ledgers in a timely manner.
• Enter key data of financial transactions in BIR database and applications.
• Research, track, and resolve accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Growth mindset

Organized

Auditing experience

Taxation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

Tools

SAP Business One

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

“Innovative solutions for sustainable and affordable beverages, food and essentials” – we have a clear vision at Krones. For this purpose, we supply state-of-the-art technology to our customers worldwide.

As a regional subsidiary of the Philippines based in Taguig City, it is the commitment of our about 60 employees to optimise our customer reach in this region and to provide them with the best possible service. Furthermore, we are constantly working to provide our customers with optimal results when using our solutions. To this aim, we mainly concentrate on the installation and maintenance fields. In addition to the Philippines, we provide our service to customers throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region.

Interested? Then join our team because: we can achieve more together!

Let's create impact beyond tomorrow

What awaits you

• Provide accounting support to the Finance/Accounting Department
• Process and book business transactions including but not limited to reimbursements, taxes, accounts payable, and accounts receivables in SAP
• Prepare, maintain, and safeguard accounting records, supporting documents, and financial reports with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
• Assist in cash management activities, including bank deposits, check preparation, and payment processing
• Reconcile accounts and ledgers in a timely manner
• Enter key data of financial transactions in BIR database and applications
• Research, track, and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of accounting records and documents
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws and company policies
• Constantly update job knowledge and skills
• Provide finance-related assistance and support to internal stakeholders across different business functions
• Support BIR, internal, and external audit requirements
• Assist in procurement activities, including vendor accreditation and compliance documentation
• Prepare and ensure accurate and timely filing and payment of BIR returns, reports, Alphalists, VAT Relief data, and other tax requirements
• Perform other duties and special projects that may be assigned by the Senior Accountant, Head of Finance, or Management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy is required; CPA license or other relevant certification is an advantage.
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar financial accounting and reporting role is required, preferably in a multinational company within the service and manufacturing/industrial sector
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with SAP Business One (SAP B1) is preferred.
• Experience in handling financial and BIR audits is preferred.
• Strong numerical aptitude, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Self-driven and possesses a growth mindset.
• Well-organized, with familiarity in record-keeping and basic accounting procedures.
• Proven accounting experience, preferably with exposure to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Taxation, and Audits.
• Demonstrates professional integrity and the ability to make balanced, fact-based decisions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering quality results
• Maintains a positive, solution-oriented, and constructive approach when addressing issues and challenges
• Exercises sound judgment, professionalism, and objectivity when handling sensitive financial matters
• Able to work independently and navigate challenges with minimal supervision
• Resilient and adaptable in managing changing business requirements and priorities
• Demonstrates integrity and the confidence to raise concerns, challenge inconsistencies, and uphold company policies when necessary
• Service-oriented and able to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders