Junior Accountant (Fresh Graduate Program)

Title: Junior Accountant (Fresh Graduate)

About ATHENASIA Consulting

Our comprehensive suite of services includes company incorporation, legal maintenance, accounting, auditing, and taxation.

• Website: www.athenasia.com
• Location: Cebu IT Park, Cebu City, Philippines

Job Summary:

This pivotal role requires a professional with strong technical accounting skills who can provide a full set of accounts on a timely basis, excellent interpersonal abilities, and a passion for providing comprehensive financial guidance and support to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Client Portfolio Management: Manage and nurture strong relationships with an assigned portfolio of clients, serving as their primary point of contact for all accounting and related service needs.
• Client Communication & Coordination: Communicate regularly with clients to address their financial needs, provide updates on their accounts, and coordinate the collection of necessary documents for accounting, audit, and tax purposes.
• Full Set Accounting: Handle the full set of accounts for assigned clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly and/or year-end accounting reports, along with reports and schedules for management review and client communication.
• Accounts Receivable & Payable Management: Coordinate with clients on accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) management, including following up on payments and outstanding matters.
• Operating Expense Management: Assist clients with the management of their operating expenses.
• Bank Reconciliation & Accounting Tasks: Perform regular bank reconciliations and other accounting tasks to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
• Compliance: Ensure all accounting practices and client reports comply with relevant accounting standards and internal guidelines.
• Inter-departmental Liaison: Coordinate effectively with the Hong Kong and Philippines accounting, audit, tax, and company secretary teams to ensure seamless service delivery for your client portfolio.
• Advisory Services: Manage client expectations and provide advisory on accounting matters. Evolve into a consulting role based on expertise to assist with structuring charts of accounts and creating integrations in accounting software like Xero.
• Audit Assistance: Assist in annual audits for your client portfolio and liaising with auditors and client helping to answer queries.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting and client management processes.
• Business Development Support: Help collect reviews from your client pool and get referrals.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, or a related discipline.
• Experience: No prior experience required! We highly welcome fresh graduates and provide comprehensive on the job training.
• Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in additional languages (Portuguese, Spanish, French) is a plus but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Immediate availability is a strong advantage.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Starting Salary: PHP 18,000 base salary, with clear performance-based increments as you grow.
• Premium Location: A vibrant, modern office environment located in the heart of Cebu IT Park.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive insurance coverage.
• Career Growth: Tremendous opportunities for upward mobility and professional development within a fast-growing international company.
• Global Exposure: Direct experience working with international clients and cross-border corporate frameworks.

If you are a self-driven accounting professional with a strong background in accounting and a passion for building client relationships and providing valuable financial guidance, we encourage you to apply and join our growing team at ATHENASIA Consulting.