Finance & Accounting Assistant

2 days ago

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines Lumora Capital Full-time ₱446,000 - ₱781,000 Contract

Work Hours & Schedule: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (PH Holidays Off)

Work Setup: Hybrid (3x Onsite, 2x WFH)

About the role

We are seeking a detail-driven Accounting & Finance Assistant to provide hands‑on operational support across our global entity operations in the Philippines, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Working closely with the Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of end‑to‑end financial tasks—including multi‑currency bank reconciliations, accounts payable, tax compliance, and payroll—ensuring seamless continuity and coverage across all group accounting functions.

Key responsibilities

Perform routine bank reconciliations and monitor daily feed transactions in Xero across PH, SG, and UK accounts

Audit credit and debit card expenses, manage foreign exchange allocations, and schedule multi‑currency transfers via Wise, Revolut, and UnionBank

Record daily general ledger entries, monthly accruals, and reversing journal entries

Help drive the 30‑hour month‑end closing process by running Xero FX revaluations, updating fixed asset schedules, posting intercompany interest, and applying period lock dates

Complete monthly intercompany reconciliations, transfer pricing alignment checks, loan interest tracking, and elimination tests

Draft monthly cost‑plus invoices and prepare quarterly TP true‑up calculations for UK and SG divisions

Process weekly vendor invoices via OCR extraction tools, verifying accurate GL and tax coding before creating payment batches

Draft and submit required Philippine statutory returns (including BIR Forms 1601C, 0619E, 1601EQ, 2000 DST, 2550Q VAT, and 1702Q/1702) and issue 2307/2316 forms

Process bi‑monthly PH payroll, distribute payslips, and remit statutory contributions through SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag‑IBIG web portals

Pull audit trails, sub‑ledgers, and supporting schedules during internal or external audits

About you

1 to 2 years of relevant accounting experience within a global shared service center, BPO, or multi‑entity environment handling Philippine and international accounts

Hands‑on proficiency with Xero (multi‑currency setup), eFPS, eBIRForms, BIR ORUS, and government contribution portals (SSS, EPRS, Virtual Pag‑IBIG)

Sound grasp of BIR tax regulations, local payroll rules, and foundational multi‑entity accounting concepts across UK and SG regions

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline

Active CPA status is a strong bonus, though solid technical competence is key