Finance Officer

About IDP

IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world.

Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world.

POSITION PURPOSE

Finance Officer is responsible for performing important operational accounting tasks for the IDP Philippines business. The role works closely with the Senior Finance Officer, Philippines operational colleagues and global shared services to fulfill duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable - ensuring documentation approvals, vendor payment, reconciling supplier statements
• Manage expense reimbursement process – ensure compliance to company policy
• Retain vendor contracts and check that vendor payments are aligned to contracts
• Actively provides meaningful contribution to P2P project to process improve AP and expense reimbursement processes
• Assist with petty cash control and reconciliation – check and retain supporting documents and approvals.
• Prepare manual invoices to bill clients, working with global IDP colleagues
• Assist with Banking of cash collected, monitor/control receipt issue with admin and IELTS teams.
• Timely and complete scanning of accounting operations documents (invoices, vouchers, approvals) to global shared services accounting team
• Continually review tasks and seek to maximise efficiency of process by highlighting opportunities to improve with finance manager and implementing agreed improvements – work with colleagues in implement electronic processes
• Act as a backup for other accounting operations processes
• With senior finance officer, effectively document accounting operations processes
• Prepare monthly tax including WHT, VAT submissions and liaise with revenue department contacts for routine matters
• Interest in developing financial analysis skills working with senior finance officer reviewing revenue and expense trends
• Assist in the group accounts and local Philippines accounts close off at month end / year end – calculating accurate accruals, and general ledger entries
• Assist senior finance office and finance manager ensure accuracy and completeness of group accounts compared to local Philippines accounts by performing reconciliations and other analysis
• Undertaking any other duties as directed by the Senior Finance Officer

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor degree or equivalent and post-graduate certifications in Finance / Accounting preferred.
• Bring a superior customer service attitude and showing positive work behaviors and an excellent team player.
• Operating proactively with minimal supervision
• Very reliable and consistent performer
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities
• Embraces change and process improvement with positive attitude
• Ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Good English Skills.
• Ability to use Excel effectively and efficiently
• Knowledge of Oracle systems.
• Some compliance knowledge especially tax and legal an advantage

WORKING AT IDP

IDP Education's ongoing success comes from our highly committed and caring employees around the globe.

We encourage teamwork in order to leverage our people's diverse talents and expertise through effective collaboration and cooperation throughout our business.

We strive to provide a working environment where people are encouraged to excel, be creative and seek new ways to solve problems, take initiative, generate opportunities and be accountable for their actions.

We believe in developing dynamic, inclusive work places that encourage and celebrate cultural differences and views, and provide opportunities for personal, professional and career development all around the world.

We respect diversity in our people: their ideas, work styles and perspectives as well as offering flexibility to ensure employees enjoy a satisfying balance of work and personal life.

Benefits: 13 & 14th Month Pays, Medical, Life Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leaves, Hybrid Work Set Up

Office Locations: Metro Manila (Pasig, QC, Makati)

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today by sending your updated CV to our People Experience Officer, Kent Lucero.

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