Assistant Accountant

The Assistant Accountant role is responsible for providing day-to-day operational accounting functions and finance support such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliation, reports preparation, operational data entry, and administrative support.

• Inbox management including assignment and escalations addressed and communicated within agreed timelines
• Follow up items communicated to the Financial Accountant in compliance with month end cut offs
• Accounts Receivable invoice processing
• End-to-end Accounts Payable processing, including data entry and payment preparation
• Management of all client workflows and ensure that supplier invoices and expense claims are submitted for approval within agreed weekly and monthly cut offs
• Payroll data entry with required completion of high level accuracy
• Management of operational data including data entry and encoding
• Recharge invoices for assigned clients are drafted submitted for review in line with agreed cut offs
• Daily bank reconciliations in accordance with Accounting standards
• Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting tasks completed within agreed timelines
• Maintain client confidentiality and protect client data to the highest degree
• Any task/duty, ad-hoc accounting, and administrative duties directed by client/management

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's / College Degree in Finance / Accountancy / Banking or equivalent
• At least three (3) years of proven professional experience as a General Accountant in a medium to large corporate environment
• Knowledge in Xero or any Accounting tool/software is highly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets)
• CPA board passer is an advantage but not a pre-requisite to the role requirement
• Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends. Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs
• Demonstrated analytical skills to interpret and comprehend financial and non-financial data
• Ability to work flexibly and demonstrate a willingness to respond to changing work requirements and peak periods
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management
• High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy; team player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization
• Be able to demonstrate attention to details and good-record-keeping
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; hands-on and detail-oriented
• Must be a perfectionist by nature, with no tolerance for financial sloppiness; highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures
• Amenable to work in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in an Early Morning Shift; Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm.

We are HGS Offshore Staffing Solutions, a premier global partner in building offshore teams in the Philippines, with over 1,500 professionals across Metro Manila and Cebu.

Our goal is to ignite global potential by connecting exceptional talent with companies worldwide. We are committed to propelling your career forward by providing opportunities for growth, where your expertise can flourish in any field. Here, you'll have access to global industries, continuous training opportunities, and a culture where your voice always matters.

At HGS, we go beyond recruiting talented individuals, we cultivate a vibrant community. You'll be able to grow alongside your peers through professional development opportunities at your fingertips and connect with teammates during exciting company events. Our monthly huddles keep you connected with your team and colleagues. We also foster a dynamic community with our charity initiatives, reminding us that our careers can make a real difference. Whether you work remotely or side-by-side, you are always part of the team at HGS.