Accounting Intern

Job Description: Accounting Intern (Corporate Services)Position Overview

We are a growing corporate secretarial and business advisory firm providing end-to-end corporate services to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, corporate tax, and statutory compliance across a diverse portfolio of SME clients. You will work closely with our senior accountants and corporate secretarial specialists to deliver high-quality financial support.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping & Accounting Support:
• Assist in maintaining accurate accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and general ledger (GL) entries for various SME clients using cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks).
• Prepare bank reconciliations, expense claims, and monthly schedules.
• Assist in processing sales invoices, vendor bills, and payment vouchers.
• Financial Statement Preparation:
• Support the team in preparing monthly/quarterly financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Assist in drafting compilation reports / Unaudited Financial Statements compliant with relevant accounting standards (e.g., SFRS for Small Entities / IFRS).
• Taxation & Regulatory Compliance Support:
• Assist in preparing Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns and backing schedules.
• Support the compilation of corporate income tax computations and filing preparation (Form C-S / Form C).
• Help gather financial records and documentation required for annual returns and statutory filings.
• Client Support & Administrative Duties:
• Liaise with clients to gather necessary receipts, invoices, bank statements, and accounting records.
• Maintain proper electronic filing and organization of client financial documents.
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting, administrative, or corporate secretarial support tasks as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field (e.g., ACCA, CA foundation).
• Technical Skills:
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting concepts, and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB) is an advantage, though training will be provided.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Attributes:
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and internal teams.
• Proactive, willing to learn, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and respect for client confidentiality.

What You Will Gain

• Direct exposure to full-set accounting across a wide variety of industries and SME business models.
• Practical understanding of corporate compliance, tax regulations, and secretarial workflows.
• Mentorship from experienced corporate service and accounting professionals.
• Opportunity for converted full-time placement based on performance.

Pay: Php5,000.00 - Php15,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote