Junior Accountant (Fresh Graduate Program)

ATHENASIA Consulting is a dynamic, boutique accounting firm established in 2012, with a strong presence in both Hong Kong and the Philippines (Cebu IT Park). We specialize in helping entrepreneurs seamlessly open and maintain their businesses in Hong Kong. Our comprehensive suite of services includes company incorporation, legal maintenance, accounting, auditing, and taxation.

As a growing international team, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier corporate solutions while fostering a fast-paced, collaborative, and rewarding work culture.

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• Location: Cebu IT Park, Cebu City, Philippines

Job Summary:

ATHENASIA Consulting is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Accountant to take on a dynamic new role combining in-depth accounting expertise and client communication. As a Junior Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the complete accounting cycle and serving as the primary point of contact for a portfolio clients (A mix of monthly and yearly accounting). 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.