Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist

• Accelerate Your Career: Gain hands-on experience in both AP and payroll operations within a supportive, structured environment. We’re invested in your growth with access to ongoing training and mentorship from experienced finance professionals.
• Be Empowered: Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and initiative matter. We trust you to take ownership of your work while providing the tools and systems you need to succeed.
• Make Your Voice Heard: We believe great ideas come from everywhere. You'll be part of a transparent, collaborative culture where your feedback is valued and your contributions are recognized.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team culture that prioritizes well-being.

• Handle end-to-end payroll processing using Sprout or manual computation.
• Process semi-monthly payroll, annualization, and final pay.
• Prepare the BIR Forms 2316, 1601C, 1604, alphalist, etc.
• Submit 2316 and other reports as maybe required by BIR.
• Ensure accurate and timely remittance of contributions and loans to SSS, Pag-IBIG, and PhilHealth.
• Manage government benefit enrollments, compliance, and concerns (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG).

• Onboard new employees on payroll and Expense Reimbursement Policy.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage employee advances/staff loans and ensure monthly reconciliation.

• Provide calculation of labour hire amounts for billing.
• Stay updated with DOLE, SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and BIR regulations and advisories.

• Process vendor invoices and employee reimbursements in accordance with company policies and Philippine tax regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment runs.

• AP and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure proper documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding payments.
• Handle month-end and year-end closing activities related to AP.
• Provide assistance in Fixed Asset Management.

• Manage compliance tasks related to BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and DOLE—including legwork, admin tasks, and document submission as maybe required.
• Maintain effective and timely manual filing of finance and payroll documents in the office.
• Support audits and provide necessary documentation.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager or Head of Finance

• At least 2 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Philippine payroll and accounts payable processes.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
• Willing to work on AU shift and must be amenable to reporting onsite in Pasig (hybrid setup).
• Experience with Xero and Sprout payroll systems is preferred.

• First Focus understands the importance of flexibility for a satisfying work-life balance, which is why we offer hybrid working arrangements.
• ‘Never Stop Growing’ is deeply embedded in our DNA - we offer 1 paid study day every month and support employees towards certifications and qualifications - we will pay for the exam and will also give you a pay rise for achieving certs (conditions apply, of course)
• HMO from the first day of your employment
• Addition of one (1) dependent (e.g., your spouse) to the Company's HMO policy (which includes medical coverage plus dental benefits package) on the first day of your employment
• All employees have free access to Uprise, including 1:1 coaching sessions from qualified psychologists or counselors
• Dayshift, weekends off* plus25 days paid days leave annually
• Employee Referral Program (Php 20,000)
• Employee MVP Award (Php 10,000)
• Social events, End of Financial Year and Christmas
• Employee Profit Sharing*
• Loyalty bonus for long-term employees*

• 29th Floor, Robinsons Cyberscape Gamma, Topaz Road, Ortigas Pasig City Metro Manila Philippines

• This position follows a hybrid work setup—reporting onsite at our Ortigas office and working from home. Please note that a permanent work-from-home arrangement is not available for this role.

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