Accounting Staff

Date PostedAugust 26, 2026LocationMakatiCompanyJohn Clements Recruitment, Inc.Salary₱21-28KTypeFull-time

Job Summary

This is an entry-level Accounting Staff position at a Japanese consultancy firm located in Makati. The role involves supporting accounts payable, general accounting, book support, and tax compliance tasks. It offers clear career progression from a starter role to senior and supervisory levels based on performance.

Responsibilities

  • Encode and record supplier invoices and journal entries
  • Prepare Accounts Payable schedules and assist in tax compliance
  • Maintain schedules for prepaid and accrued expenses
  • Assist in audit preparations and administrative tasks

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or related field
  • Basic accounting knowledge (debit/credit, AP/AR)
  • Good command of English (oral and written)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job Details

Key Responsibilities 1. Accounts Payable Support/vessel accounting (Primary Focus – XX%) • Encode and record supplier invoices (local and foreign) • Match invoices with: o Purchase requestso Delivery receiptso Approved contracts/allotments • Prepare Accounts Payable schedules per vessel/principal • Assist in the preparation of payment vouchers and bank documents 2. General Accounting & Books Support for PBMI (XX%) • Encode journal entries under supervision • Assist in: o Expense analysis by vesselo Cost center coding • Maintain schedules for: o Prepaid expenseso Accrued expenses • Help update monthly closing checklists 3. General Accounting & Books Support for Neofit Kantina (XX%) • Encode journal entries under supervision • Maintain schedules for: o Prepaid expenseso Accrued expenses • Help update monthly closing checklists 4. Tax & Compliance Support (XX%) • Assist in preparation of: o VAT schedules/refund requestso Expanded withholding tax (EWT) schedules • Compile documents for: o BIR filingso Auditor requests • Maintain tax filing folders and audit trails 5. Administrative & Team Support (XX%) • Assist in audit preparations (internal/external) • Coordinate with: o Operationso Admin teams for documentation • Other accounting-related tasks as assigned by the Accounting Manager / Finance Head Reporting Line • Reports to: Accounting Senior, Accounting Manager, and Head of Finance Career Progression This position is structured as a starter role with clear growth potential: • Year 1-3: Accounting Staff • Year 4-6: Senior Accounting Staff • Year 7+: Accounting Supervisor (performance-based) Qualifications (Fresh Graduate–Friendly) Education • Bachelor’s Degree in: o Accountancyo Accounting Technologyo Management Accountingo Business administrationo Finance / Economics Experience • No work experience required • Internship / OJT in accounting is an advantage Skills & Competencies Required • Basic accounting knowledge (debit/credit, AP/AR) • Demonstrates Team collaboration and Team spirit • Good command of English – oral and written • Experience in the Ship Management industry is an advantage • Knowledgeable in account reconciliations and preparation of financial statements • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office • Experience in dealing/working in a multi-cultural workplace • Willing to learn ship management and manning operations • Can follow instructions and established processes Benefits: List of Benefits After Regularization: Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage as determined by the company Daily Meal Vacation Leave 10 days, Sick Leave 5 days, Emergency & Compassionate Leave 3 days (subject to pro-rata for length of service less than 1 year) (others to be discussed by the client during the job offer) Work schedule: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm, Alternate Saturdays 9-12 Interview process: Face-to-face interview at our office (there may be up to 2 interviews)