Total 5 research associate job vacancies in Finance / Banking / Insurance category in Makati, Metro Manila

This is an opportunity to be based in our office in Manila but working closely with the Singapore team

• 1st level check to job opening requests / PO requests (to follow checklist)
• Review Billing Draft in compliance to job completion, take-up and correcting documentation and supportings where necessary. Troubleshoot billing draft errors with India team and local office team, ensure billing reaches Client and upload to client system where applicable
• Generate wip report, disseminate to stake holders cc SG team
• Where applicable, completeness check to Client POs vs Client invoice to ensure completeness
• Prepare job by job reconciliation to ensure no cost overruns, safeguard agency revenue
• Housekeeping of all billing drafts, instructions, proof of work
• Review AR overdues with PH Credit Control, cc SG team
• Recoverable Amex recharges with PM and Jiaxin
• Print, prepare and consolidate production spend report
• All pass through billings and IC POs for inter-company pass through billings on behalf to clients  (self-help to CEs creation and IPOs)

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Sales Recognition, Reporting and Invoicing

• Prepares and monitors monthly sales report ensuring appropriate VAT, Distribution Fee, CWT and MAT
• Prepares sales invoices, draft transactions in Xero and send out billing to customers
• Uploads sales performance in SAP-BPC Deals and Discounts
• Ensures pricing deal and product discount granted by the distributor to its customers are approved and authorized

Accounts Receivables Monitoring and Collections

• Monitor, reconcile and confirm accounts receivable balance for collection
• Coordinate with all customer inquiry to reconcile payments and address billing concerns
• Monitor customer contact information, delinquent accounts and payment plans
• Issue Collection Receipts and draft transactions in Xero Payables
• Receive, validate and process all billings and documents from suppliers for payment
• Receive, validate and process cash advance requests and expense reports (liquidation, RF replenishments, reimbursements and corporate credit card charges) from employees ensuring validity, completeness and accuracy of supporting documents
• Draft transactions in Xero ensuring appropriate tax recognition for each transaction (relevant VAT and Withholding Taxes)
• Address and communicate concerns and queries to internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor, reconcile and confirm accounts payables balance to suppliers' Cash Disbursements
• Process check payments and fund transfer to Suppliers
• Prepare BIR Form 2307and records cash disbursement transaction in Xero Inventory Reconciliation and Valuation
• Coordinate with the Supply Chain to review and reconcile inventory movement against distributor report
• Compute for inventory costing on a monthly basis using weighted average costing
• Record inventory movement in Xero
• Represent the Finance Team in inventory counts and inventory related discussions Intercompany Transactions
• Prepare intercompany service revenue calculation, service invoices, proforma invoices and credit notes; draft transactions in Xero and send out billing to other Santen office
• Coordinate with other Santen Companies for any related party transactions needed to be reimbursed and draft transactions in Xero for payment

Government Dues

• Coordinate with and review calculations and forms prepared by tax external service provider in ensuring timely recording, submission and payment of all taxes and BIR requirements
• Prepare and summarize the Vatable expenses and expenses subject to withholding taxes for submission to external tax service provider on a monthly basis
• Coordinate with external payroll service provider and Human Resource in ensuring timely recording, submission and payment of the personnel related taxes and BIR requirements

Closing Process

• Prepare monthly set up and reversing entries for confidential and other accrued expenses
• Run monthly depreciation and amortization in the system and maintain fixed asset listing accounting for acquisition and disposals during the period
• Prepare prepayment amortization entries
• Prepare bank reconciliation and reconciling entries
• Perform closing analyses and records adjusting entries in Xero
• Maintain subsidiary ledgers and schedules to support general ledger balances Cash Flows
• Prepare cash analysis to assess sufficiency for operational needs Financial Reporting and Monitoring
• Prepare the monthly consolidation package for submission

Others

• Assist the Finance Manager in implementing cost savings and control measures and initiatives
• Coordinate with and provide auditors the supporting schedules, documentations and analyses needed for external audit, Jsox and other compliance requirements
• Serve as system coordinator and employees’ go-to person for any Concur system related concerns
• Maintain a filing system of approved payment vouchers and journal vouchers
• Maintain a filing system of issued invoices, credit notes and debit notes
• Assist Admin in the conducting vendor accreditation process for new vendors
• Perform additional tasks and analyses as required by the Finance Manager and Management

Job Overview:

This role consists of four main parts: General office support to the lending team, Gathering data from clients required for lending applications, Updating and maintaining loan details in the company’s CRM system, and Refixing existing clients' lending.

Company Profile:

Our client consists of a team of qualified professionals with a proven track record of achieving results for their clients based in New Zealand.

Their services are for families and corporations to help pay off clients’ mortgages faster, build wealth through smart investing, protect their wealth with estate planning, and have the life their clients and their loved ones deserve.

The company’s Financial Wellness programs are all about empowering individuals to take positive financial steps with confidence. They are proud to partner with organizations by supporting their teams through workshops, webinars, and one-on-one support.

This is a great chance to work for a company that helps clients live a better life and be confident in their finances.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Lending Operations Manager with lending administration support, including:
• Collecting the essential data required for processing lending applications and establishing communication with financial institutions to obtain pertinent loan information.
• Work with the Loans Officer to liaise with clients to confirm suitable loan structures and provide instructions to the banks.
• Check lending documents for details and changes.
• Handling the “fixed term expiry” process.
• Update and maintain loan details in the company’s CRM system. 
• Manage Asana Tasks:
• Follow the processes provided and escalate all instances falling outside the allowed process steps.
• Look for ways to increase efficiency and take ownership of various daily tasks.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in data capture and use.
• Be proactive in protecting client data and maintaining confidentiality and privacy.\
• Abide by the Code of Professional Conduct for Financial Advice Services.
• Abide by the Code of Conduct.
• Assist with projects as directed.

• 3+ years of administrative work experience.
• Essential requirement: US accent
  
• Background in Accounting and/ or Financial Advisory / Wealth Management a plus.\
• Strong attention to detail / highly organized.
• Strong Written and Oral English + interpersonal skills to communicate effectively.
• Computer/online savvy. Ability to use a variety of online applications including: Zoom, Google Suite and Office 365 tools (including Outlook).
• Experience with Asana (for task management) a plus.
• Ability to problem solve + high ability to “Get Stuff Done”.
• Ability to follow processes.
• Ability to stay up to date with the mortgage/lending market and products.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work in a goal-oriented environment and unsupervised.
• High skill level with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Smart and Fast learner (i.e., quick “pick up”).
• Committed to growth and learning.

Conduct industry and market research for global pharmaceutical and life science industry;

• Support investment banking transactions including: pitchbook preparing, roadshows, due diligence, business/asset valuation, investors relations, etc.;
• Business development activities to support for global client expansion;
• Publish industry reports (for analyst position only)

You will

• Work with top global entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, bankers etc.;
• Develop insights on key trends and life science technology;
• Gain exclusive working experience on licensing, M&A and investment advisory;
• Participate in regular training and team building.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal;
• Medical professional or medical background is preferred;
• Overseas education background or working experiences is a plus;
• Strong attention to details with well-developed analytical skills.
• Efficient with data-driven research and report writing;
• Passionate and knowledgeable about life science, venture capital and M&A