Accounting Assistant

  • Full-time

Company Description

MUCH PROSPERITY TRADING INTERNATIONAL, INC. (MPTII) is one of the best suppliers and distributors of value-for-money household products in the Philippines. It all began in 1958 as a sole proprietorship type of family business in Binondo, Manila.

Now, more than five decades and three generations later, Much Prosperity Trading expanded as a corporation under the name, “Much Prosperity Trading International, Inc.” on January 25, 2010. With over 50 years in the industry, MPTII is on its way on becoming the best of the best - with products at par with global standards, more professionalized systems, and empowered people. 

Our House Brand Omega is MPTII's House Brand. Our long tradition, experience, and passion for innovation drive us to develop new products for the Filipino market. Our products have been carefully developed through a product development system and well-packaged to suit the dynamic needs of Filipino families.

Job Description

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing financial, clerical, and administrative services to ensure sufficient, timely, and accurate collection of accounts under his/her control.

He/She is expected to analyze individual subsidiary ledger of each account versus Key Results Areas (KRAs) and agreed actions to resolve discrepancies, if any. The position’s scope of responsibility includes accounting for and updating of sales transactions, collections, returns, and other deductions/charges in the system.

KEY RESULT AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform day-to-day accounts receivable transactions.

2. Maintain and update of the AR, including its subsidiary ledger and the Customer Master Data.

3. Schedule, process, and post customer payments in accordance with the Company’s established procedures.

4. Perform account reconciliations and analysis:

Ø Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records

Ø Monitor customer account details for non-payment, delayed payment, and other irregularities.

Ø Provide analysis on the significant movement of accounts receivable per Business Partner.

Ø Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales team and customers.

Ø Provide top 10 list of Business Partner with high outstanding receivable balance and action plan to collect such receivables

5. Assist with the month-end closing by preparing and releasing the following monthly reports:

Ø Customer Receivable Aging

Ø Customer’s Statement of Account and/or Sales Invoice

Ø Collection Report

Ø A/R Monitoring Database

Ø Others (as requested by immediate supervisor)

6. Provide quarterly and monthly provision for Bad debts and trading terms accrual, respectively.

7. Ad hoc task/s as instructed by the immediate supervisor.

 

Qualifications

· Must be a BS Accountancy graduate.

· Proven working experience as Accounts clerk or associate is an advantage. Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

· High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

· Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.

· Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.

· Although not required, has a hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (SAP B1).

· Proficient in MS Office.

· Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.