Financial Accountant

About Us:

 

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace:

 

At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

 

About the role:

The Financial Accountant role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, conducting financial analyses, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This role will play a key role in the month-end closing process, tax compliance, and audit requirements, as well as overseeing cash flow and supplier management activities, while also contributing to process improvements and efficiency enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forecast and monitor cash to ensure the availability of funds, identifying and evaluating variances.
• Organize, coordinate, and control treasury operations activities.
• Prepare cash positions by obtaining account balances, funding disbursement requirements such as payroll, supplier expenditures, taxes, and others, and executing fund transfers.
• Ensure prompt collection of Transfer Pricing revenue and monitor the return of excess unused cash from travel periods, local expenditures, and disallowed personal expense claims.
• Review and validate supplier invoices, employee cash advance requests, fitness reimbursements, and other employee expense claims.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely reporting of employee staff advances, including monitoring outstanding balances and proper liquidation.
• Review and verify vendor information and ensure completeness of requirements submitted to support the creation of new vendor accounts.
• Ensure timely creation of Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders.
• Request aging reports and review and verify amounts for payment.
• Confirm and ensure timely payments to employees and suppliers.
• Prepare accurate and complete filing of Creditable Withholding Tax (BIR Form 2307).
• Manage the preparation and submission of BIR Alpha List and other government-related reports and compliance requirements, including BIR Form for Expanded Withholding Taxes, SSS, HDMF, and PhilHealth.
• Prepare journal entries, accounting schedules (balance sheet reconciliations), and other month-end related reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Assist the Assistant Finance Manager in completing and complying with internal and external audit requirements.
• Perform local compliance with government agencies and private institutions (BIR, LGU, banks, and others) by ensuring that all FT business documents and records, including books of accounts, permits, BIR matters, and bank accounts, comply with regulations.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper filing of accounting records and supporting documents.
• Assist FT Manila stakeholders with expenditure coding, process documentation, and policy preparation.
• Follow up with third-party suppliers regarding pending invoices and other related concerns.
• Perform and participate in ad hoc tasks and special projects as assigned from time to time.

 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, and tax
• compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and taxation laws.
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Oracle, Insight, or similar ERP software.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in financial data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

 

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits:

 

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leaves, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical & dental), and company match and enhanced family leave packages. Full details of our benefits can be found here. 

 

Further Information:

 

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.