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First Advantage
Finance Specialist
Alabang, Remote, Philippines

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and driven Finance Specialist to support our HKASEAN Finance team. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations across Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. If you have a strong foundation in accounting and a passion for precision, this is your opportunity to grow in a global, collaborative environment.

What’s in It for You?

  • Work with finance teams across multiple countries in the HKASEAN region
  • Enjoy the convenience of working from home with regular office hours
  • HMO coverage with free dependents
  • Optical and medicine reimbursements
  • Generous leave credits to support your well-being
  • Gain hands-on experience in regional finance operations and statutory compliance
  • Join a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

  • Process and validate accounts payable invoices, resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate posting in Oracle
  • Prepare quarterly GST reports for applicable jurisdictions
  • Reconcile bank statements weekly against general ledger entries
  • Maintain accounting databases, including data entry and backup documentation
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries related to accounts payable adjustments
  • Manage monthly revaluation of foreign vendor balances and cash positions
  • Prepare and maintain weekly funding requirement schedules
  • Assist in statutory audits for HKASEAN entities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Banking, or Business Management
  • 2–3 years of relevant experience in accounting, with solid exposure to accounts payable and general ledger
  • Strong understanding of accounting processes and cycles
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality work
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Excellent communication and time management skills
  • Tech-savvy and eager to learn new systems
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Collaborative team player
  • Must be available to work overtime during critical periods, especially month-end close

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401K / Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
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Work From Home Policy

eNPS

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eNPS Score
53%Promoters
30%Passive
17%Detractors

First Advantage's Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) is 36, as rated by 884 employees. This means 53% of First Advantage employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers today.

3 Cool Reasons to Work at First Advantage

  1. First Advantage is undergoing a technology transformation and is in a time of significant growth.
  2. The company is backed by Silver Lake Partners, the global leader in technology investing.
  3. It's a truly global organization with customers and teams members around the world.