Accounting Staff
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)