FINANCE OFFICER

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented, reliable Finance Officer to support the company's day-to-day finance and accounting operations. The Finance Officer will help with bookkeeping, account reconciliations, month-end closing, financial reporting, cash monitoring, tax compliance and audit preparation.

The ideal candidate has a solid grasp of accounting principles, good analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to deliver accurate work on time. Experience using accounting systems and AI-powered tools to work more efficiently is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Record daily financial transactions accurately and on time, including journal entries, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare account reconciliations for bank, general ledger, AP and AR accounts.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing, including accruals, schedules and supporting documents.
• Help prepare monthly financial statements, including the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
• Make sure revenue and expenses are classified correctly, and raise any discrepancies or unusual items for review.
• Prepare financial reports and summaries for the Finance Manager, COO and other stakeholders as required.

2. Budgeting and Financial Analysis Support

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts and financial projections.
• Prepare variance reports comparing actual results with budget, forecast and prior periods.
• Track operating expenses and key financial indicators, and report trends or concerns.
• Keep financial trackers, reports and dashboards up to date for management review.

3. Cash and Payments Management

• Monitor daily cash positions, bank balances and fund movements.
• Process and track payments to vendors and other parties according to approved schedules.
• Help prepare cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to settle payables and collect receivables on time.

4. Tax Compliance, Statutory Requirements and Audit

• Prepare and file tax returns and statutory submissions on time (e.g., BIR, SEC, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG), under the guidance of the Finance Manager.
• Maintain organized supporting schedules, reconciliations and tax documents.
• Prepare documents and schedules for external audits, and answer auditor requests.
• Help resolve audit findings and put recommended controls in place.

5. Internal Controls and Process Improvement

• Follow the company's accounting policies, financial procedures and internal controls.
• Keep financial records and documentation complete and audit-ready.
• Suggest ways to simplify routine accounting tasks and improve accuracy.
• Use accounting technology, automation and AI-powered tools to reduce manual work.

6. Stakeholder Support

• Work with the Finance Manager, COO and other teams on finance-related requests.
• Give clear, accurate financial information when it is requested.
• Support management with ad hoc analysis and reports as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of hands-on accounting experience, such as general accounting, bookkeeping, account reconciliations and month-end closing. This is a key requirement for the role.
• Solid knowledge of general accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting and month-end closing.
• Hands-on experience with Philippine tax compliance and government statutory filings.
• Exposure to budgeting, cash monitoring and audit preparation is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, with good analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Experience with accounting systems, particularly Xero, is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools such as Claude AI for reporting, documentation and process improvement is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new technology and AI tools in finance and accounting workflows.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a BPO, shared services or multinational environment is an advantage.

What We Offer

• The chance to work closely with the finance team and senior leadership.
• Exposure to financial reporting, planning and broader business operations.
• Opportunities to build your skills in finance technology and automation.
• A collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Work Setup: Hybrid
Office Location: OCC Ortigas

Schedule: Flexible - Midshift 

About the Company

Outsource Accelerator is the trusted source for independent information, advisory and expert implementation of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). We are the #1 Outsourcing Authority, and we offer the world's leading aggregator marketplace for outsourcing.

We provide the link between Philippine outsourcing suppliers and business clients across the globe. We continue to supply world-class talent to help small and medium-sized enterprises successfully build their offshore teams in the Philippines.