Accountant (AR Focus)

CREATE A BETTER STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Play a key role in helping students navigate their financial obligations with confidence through accurate, timely, and reliable financial support.

Guiding, Uplifting, and Soaring in a #GreatPlaceToWork

• Health & Security: HMO (up to 2 dependents) + Life Insurance
• Growth & Development: Training Programs & Learning Opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: 30 PTOs and Leave Conversion
• Family Support: Parental & Maternity Benefits
• Additional Perks: Transportation, Internet, Clothing, Laundry & Rice Allowances
• Hybrid Work Setup: Onsite for the first 6 months, transitioning to a hybrid schedule upon successful completion of your performance review.
• Work Location: Robinsons Zeta Tower, C5 Road, Ugong Norte, Quezon City (near IPI Pasig and Tiendesitas)
• Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday | 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM (PH Time)

HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE OUR SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, accounts receivable, or a similar role.
• Strong experience in accounts receivable, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end processes.
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar financial platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities, as well as internal and external audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to professionally resolve financial enquiries.

DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SR. FINANCE OFFICER

Student Financial Management

• Maintain and reconcile student financial accounts, including tuition fees, deposits, scholarships, refunds, and account adjustments.
• Manage accounts receivable activities and ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Process tuition payments, refunds, and cheque disbursements while ensuring complete documentation and appropriate approvals.
• Monitor outstanding balances and coordinate collection activities through timely follow-ups and engagement with collection agencies.
• Respond to student financial enquiries and resolve billing issues, payment concerns, and account discrepancies with professionalism and care.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliations

• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform account reconciliations and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, management reports, ageing reports, and variance analyses.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports that support operational and business decision-making.

Banking & Financial Administration

• Perform daily banking activities, including deposit preparation, transaction verification, and payment classification.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and requested documentation.

Agent Commission & Stakeholder Support

• Manage agent commission enquiries and cases through Salesforce and Outlook.
• Prepare and upload commission statements and payment confirmations within Salesforce.
• Collaborate with internal departments to effectively manage student financial accounts and minimize financial risks.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all finance activities comply with accounting standards, institutional policies, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Support initiatives that strengthen governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the Finance team.

GUS Education PH: Empowered by knowledge, guided by heart.
A certified Great Place to Work company, we guide with purpose, uplift through holistic support, and soar by empowering those who empower education. As a strategic partner, we create opportunities for students around the world through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.


Big careers start with big learning—and yours could start here.

If you're passionate about finance, accuracy, and making a meaningful difference in students' lives, we'd love to hear from you. Join our Finance team and help power student success every day.

At GUS Philippines, we are committed to maintaining high ethical standards and operational focus. This position requires full-time availability and active avoidance of any dual employment or external consulting work that may interfere with your duties or present a conflict of interest. Candidates currently holding additional employment should disclose this during the hiring process.