Financial Accountant
Posted 9 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Assistant Financial Accountant”
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- Expected experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsBachelor’s Degree, Certified Public Accountant
Field of studyAccountancy (or related)
About us
The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.
In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.
Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.
Build a newsworthy career at the FT.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
The role
We are looking for a detail-oriented finance professional to join our Finance team and support a broad range of accounting, supplier management, statutory compliance, audit, and fixed asset activities.
Working closely with the Financial Accountant and wider Finance team, you will help ensure that financial records, transactions, and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and maintained in line with internal controls and Philippine regulatory requirements. The role will also involve regular coordination with suppliers, internal stakeholders, auditors, banks, and government agencies.
This is a great opportunity for a qualified CPA with audit and accounting experience who is looking to build broader hands-on experience across financial operations, compliance, and reporting within a fast-paced, international organisation.
Key responsibilities
Supplier and Invoice Management
- Verify vendor onboarding requirements and coordinate the creation or update of vendor records.
- Prepare Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) requests and follow up on pending approvals.
- Review quotations, supplier invoices, and supporting documents for completeness and compliance with documentation requirements prior to processing.
- Maintain and monitor the filing of supplier invoices, official receipts, and other related documents.
- Assist in preparing payment batches, bank instructions, and supporting documents for supplier, payroll, tax, and other disbursements.