Junior Finance Specialist: Payroll, GAAP & Reporting

Planate Management Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Planate Management Group seeks a Junior Finance Specialist in the Philippines to manage payroll, AP/AR, tax filings, reconciliations and financial reporting. You will support budgeting, variance analysis and cross-department collaboration, ensuring GAAP/IFRS compliance.

Responsibilities include month-end close, fixed assets, inventory, and audit readiness within a multinational services environment. A CPA (preferred) and 5+ years experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience including GL, payroll, and reporting.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and local statutory requirements (BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG).
• Proficiency in accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounting cycle including journal entries, ledgers, reconciliations and month/year-end close.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and statutory requirements.
• Manage payroll operations end-to-end including computation, disbursement, and issue resolution.
• Handle A/P and A/R processes with proper classification, invoicing, collections and reconcilations.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation; manage asset capitalization/disposals.
• Ensure timely tax filings and statutory compliance (BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG).
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to aid decision-making.
• Drive audit readiness, internal controls, and process improvements across departments.
• Perform other responsibilities as appropriate.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Payroll management

GAAP IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel skills

Analytical ability

Cross-department coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

Planate Management Group seeks a Junior Finance Specialist in the Philippines to manage payroll, AP/AR, tax filings, reconciliations and financial reporting. You will support budgeting, variance analysis and cross-department collaboration, ensuring GAAP/IFRS compliance.

Responsibilities include month-end close, fixed assets, inventory, and audit readiness within a multinational services environment. A CPA (preferred) and 5+ years experience are expected.