Assistant Accountant

Job Category: Accounting & Finance

Job Location: Mabalacat, Pampanga

Looking for a new career opportunity with great perks and benefits? Today is the day to land a job that you love and work with a New Zealand-based team! What are you waiting for? Apply now and be the Assistant Accountant we are looking for!

Why will love working with this Client?

TDG is the leader in sustainable stormwater and sewer management services in New Zealand, utilizing multi-sensor technology and robotic crawlers to map pipe networks, clean water infrastructure assets, conduct repairs and maintenance, and deliver recycling solutions.

Location / Shift

Mabalacat Office, Mid Shift

NOTE: You must be willing to work in the office in the above office location to apply for this position

Job Description

As an Assistant Accountant, the role will involve performing transactional accounting tasks, including journal entries, accounts payable, and general month-end tasks to finalize accounts every month. Provide support to the Finance Manager and wider team by assisting with day-to-day accounting tasks, month-end processes, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable function for branches, ensuring data accuracy and encouraging the team to use Continia.
• Identify areas for process optimisation within the accounts payable function and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with other departments to streamline the accounts payable process.
• Reporting on month results and confirming all transactions are recorded in the general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare standard reports, spreadsheets, and analyses as requested.
• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and supplier accounts when needed.
• Assist with journals, including prepayments, Credit Cards, Corporate traveller, and reclassifications.
• Support the Finance Manager with month-end close and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain supporting documents for audit compliance.
• Provide schedules and documentation for internal and external audit requirements.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries professionally.
• Support ad-hoc finance tasks, projects, and team activities as required.
  
  

Requirements

• CPA or working towards
• Degree in Finance/Accounting
  
  

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role within a medium to large multinational business (+$150 mil revenue)
• Intermediate Excel skills – Pivot Tables / Vlookup
• Experience working in a high-pressure corporate environment with numerous stakeholders
  
  

Skills – Technical

Excellent written, verbal, and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage across different levels of management

Outstanding critical thinking capability with advances problem solving skills

Intermediate Excel Skills Essential

Strong understanding of accounting principles

Strong analytical and numerical skills, with close attention to detail, with focus on quality and accuracy

Proficiency in accounting software (ERP), Business Central

Skills – Behavioural

Live the Team Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Will require a significant amount of initiative and an inquisitive mind that will continuously question the status quo

Ability to be influential and collaborative

Strong interpersonal skills for influencing, developing, and maintaining relationships

Experience Or Exposure To The Services Industry Preferred

Strong problem-solving abilities

optiBPO is an exciting workplace where you will be surrounded by smart, talented, and motivated professionals that supports clients across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. optiBPO helps clients in planning, building, and managing dedicated offshoring teams in the Philippines.

Enjoy great perks and benefits, such as an in-house medical team and HMO coverage. We maintain a healthy workplace that promotes collaboration, creativity, and teamwork. It is important for us to help you advance your career by elevating growth strategies and learning opportunities throughout your career journey with us.

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