Junior Accountant (Fresh Graduate)

Healthy Options; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthy Options, a leading all-natural product retailer in the Philippines, is seeking a Finance professional to handle accounts payable and related financial processes in our Quezon City headquarters. You will process invoices, verify billings, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely payments and accurate records.

The role requires strong numerical skills, integrity, and clear communication in English and Filipino.

Qualifications

• Graduate with degree in accounting or related field.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with attention to accuracy.
• Proficient in English and Filipino communication; able to explain financial concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and issue payments accurately and timely.
• Review billings and requests for payments, reimbursements, and cash advances.
• Verify cash advance liquidations and compliance with policies.
• Handle supplier inquiries and resolve open issues via phone or email.
• Perform accounts payable reconciliations and month-end closings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Integrity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Our vision is to have a healthier world where people take responsibility for their own health and the planet.

Since our first store opened at Shangri-La mall in 1995, our customer advisors have dedicated themselves to achieving our vision through educating and empowering our customers. The success in establishing Healthy Options as the premier all natural products store chain in the country has been made possible by our dedicated people.

To build on this success, we will continue to focus on providing world-class customer experience and innovative natural products and services.

Join us to continue and expand the contribution Healthy Options is making to society.

Job Description:

• Responsible for processing invoices and issuing payments in an accurate, efficient and timely manner. Provides financial information relating to the Expenditure process.
• Reviews billings (rentals and utilities) and requests for payments, reimbursements and cash advance to ensure that all the information appearing on them is accurate, complete and valid.
• Verifies that the Requestor of cash advance has no pending amount for liquidation.
• Verifies that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
• Handles incoming telephone inquiries from suppliers and internal customers to resolve open issues.
• Reviews and manages open vendor statements; reconciles any discrepancy and makes necessary corrections and/or adjustments.
• Monitors and checks cash advances and liquidations.
• Monitors due dates of monthly rentals and utilities.
• Ensures timely reporting of expenses. Prepares month-end accruals and pre-payment postings.
• Processes and releases payments timely and in accordance with the company’s cash position.
• Monitors aging of Accounts Payable.
• Prepares month-end account reconciliations (payable-related accounts, accruals, prepayments and intercompany accounts). Analyzes expense accounts and highlights significant findings and gives recommendations to Business Unit Controller.
• Prepares monthly Balance Sheet schedules related to the Expense Cycle.
• Prepares government requirements such as, but not limited to, BIR Certificate of Creditable Tax Withheld at Source, Monthly Alphalist of Expanded Withholding Taxes.
• Reviews business processes to gain a complete understanding of current procedures, identifies improvements, documents those processes, presents findings and recommendations to Controllers.
• Ensures the confidentiality and security of all financial files.
• Performs other functions that may be required.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Financial Management, Business Management
• Has good mathematical and analytical skills;
• Has command of both technology and finance issues;
• Has good written and oral communication skills in English and Filipino and has the ability to communicate complex information effectively;
• Confident especially in challenging decisions that are not in the Company’s best interests;
• Honest and trustworthy;
• Has effective interpersonal skills;
• Accessible; promotes teamwork and encourages feedback.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of Asia’s largest all-natural product retailer for 30 years!
• Enjoy our beautiful and employee –friendly stores/office, with cute office pets in our HQ.
• Experience on-the-job skill development and mentoring program.
• Learn from our in-house and external trainings.
• Grow and challenge yourself to join our leadership development program.
• Work in a Company that values an entrepreneurial mindset on the job.
• Feel secure in our above industry compensation package.
• Join an organization that has a high retention rate, where people love where they work.