The posting
About Brainbox
Brainbox is a unique BPO that focuses not only on delivering excellent service but also on fostering an amazing culture. Rooted in our core value of 'Always Be Kind', we prioritise kindness in every policy, decision, and action. Our Philippines management team is composed entirely of Filipinos, and we provide unlimited training and HMO benefits from day one to help our people grow and become their best selves.
The Role
We are looking for an Accountant who will own the end-to-end Philippine payroll process and manage the majority of the client's Philippine accounts. The role covers payroll and statutory compliance, bank and general ledger reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, and support for accounts payable and general accounting across the group's Australian businesses.
For the first three months, this person will focus primarily on the payroll automation migration while continuing to manage payroll manually, which remains the priority. The additional responsibilities outlined will be progressively assigned once the migration is completed and the individual is confident and capable of taking on the expanded scope of work.
You will be working in an Australian-owned group with businesses operating in Australia and the Philippines, supported by an in-house finance team led by a Finance Manager.
Key Duties
Payroll and Statutory Compliance
- Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including calculation and filing of withholding tax on compensation (BIR Form 1601-C).
- Prepare the annual withholding tax return and annualisation (BIR Form 1604-C) and issue BIR Form 2316 certificates.
- Manage, calculate, verify and prepare payments for SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG (HDMF) contributions.
- Prepare and verify SSS and Pag-IBIG loan applications and the corresponding payroll deductions.
- Prepare, calculate and verify employee SSS maternity and sickness benefits.
- Respond to staff payroll enquiries.
Payroll Automation Migration
- Execute and manage the day-to-day activities involved in migrating payroll from manual processing to an automated system within the first three months, under the direction and oversight of the Finance Manager.
- Continue running payroll manually throughout the migration, with accurate and on-time pay as the priority.
Philippine Accounts
- Review and approve bills, ensuring correct account allocation.
- Assist with payroll and billing audits under the guidance of the Finance Manager.
- Assist with preparing the annualisation of Expanded Withholding Tax (EWT) and VAT for Finance Manager review.
- Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
- Support month-end and year-end closing and the timely finalisation of financial records.
- Act as backup for Accounts Payable.
Australian Businesses
- Assist the Finance Manager with general accounting for the group's Australian businesses, including bank reconciliations, expense management and accounts payable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
- At least 4 years of accounting experience, including hands-on end-to-end Philippine payroll.
- Working knowledge of BIR compliance for withholding tax on compensation (1601-C, 1604-C, 2316), EWT and VAT.
- Working knowledge of SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG contributions, loans and benefits processing.
- Experience with bank and general ledger reconciliations and month-end and year-end close.
- Experience supporting Australian businesses, including accounts payable and bank reconciliations is a plus.
- Experience implementing or migrating to an automated payroll system is an advantage.
- CPA licence is an advantage.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- High accuracy and attention to detail, with discretion handling confidential payroll data.
- Organised and able to meet deadlines across multiple entities.
- Able to work independently and take ownership of a process end to end.
Benefits
- Attractive and competitive salary
- Tenure-based and Performance-based incentives
- Paid time off
- Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals
- Engagement and Recognition programs
- HMO on day 1
- Work-life balance with a 37.5h week and free weekends
- International career growth and clients
- Opportunities to travel abroad
- Modern air-conditioned offices, located along with easy public transportation access, near residences, malls, and restaurants
- Fun and inclusive working environment and great working culture
- Dedicated local support with local Management, HR, onboarding, payroll, and ICT
- Access to unlimited training and micro-competencies to advance your skills
This role is subject to a number of skills and possible online practical tests.
This position is an onsite role at our Pampanga office. Candidate must be willing to work on-site.



