Assistant Financial Accountant

Location: Manila, Philippines; 50% hybrid working model with two to three days onsite

Company

hirify.global is an international news organisation delivering information and services worldwide.

What you will do

• Manage supplier onboarding, purchase requests, purchase orders, invoices, payment documentation, statements, and accounts payable reports.
• Prepare journal entry templates, balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, financial data extracts, and standard reports.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare documentation for BIR, PEZA, and other regulatory submissions, and assist with tax returns and statutory compliance.
• Organise audit schedules, respond to document requests, maintain internal control documentation, and coordinate with stakeholders, auditors, banks, and government agencies.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, coordinate tagging and physical verification, reconcile assets to accounting records, and prepare PEZA and audit documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification required.
• 2–5 years of relevant external or internal audit experience required.
• Working knowledge of Philippine accounting and regulatory requirements, including BIR, SEC, and PEZA rules.
• Experience with financial accounting software or ERP systems and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• 50% hybrid working model averaging two to three days onsite.
• Flexible working pattern requests may be accommodated where feasible.
• Annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave, and subsidised gym membership.
• Opportunities to support community initiatives and work in a collaborative international environment.

Hiring process

• Reasonable adjustments can be requested for the application process or interview.
• Use of AI during the application process may be monitored for fairness and transparency.