Accounting Assistant-Pool

Job Description

The Accounting Assistant-Pool role is suited to candidates with a degree or relevant coursework in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Applicants are generally expected to have strong numerical ability, attention to detail, basic knowledge of accounting principles, and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Responsibilities may include recording transactions, preparing and checking accounting documents, reconciling records, supporting accounts payable or receivable, maintaining files, and assisting with reports. Candidates should be organized, trustworthy, adaptable, and willing to work with different teams or assignments. Fresh graduates may be considered, while prior clerical or accounting experience is an advantage. Accuracy, confidentiality, communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines are important.

Company Info

BDO Unibank, Inc. is one of the Philippines’ largest full-service universal banks and a member of the SM Group. It provides a broad range of services for individuals, businesses, institutions, and government clients, including deposits, lending, payments, remittances, investment products, treasury services, and digital banking. BDO operates an extensive branch, ATM, and electronic banking network across the country and also serves Filipino customers and businesses with international requirements. The bank is known for its large workforce, wide customer reach, and emphasis on financial accessibility, operational efficiency, risk management, and service quality. An Accounting Assistant-Pool position may provide exposure to core finance processes and opportunities to support different accounting functions or business units. Exact duties, assignment, benefits, and career progression depend on the hiring department and employment terms.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers job opportunities in banking, accounting, business-process services, technology, tourism, healthcare, education, and logistics. Metro Manila has the broadest corporate market, while Cebu, Clark, Angeles, and Davao provide growing alternatives with lower living costs in many areas. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and English-friendly; respect, flexibility, and relationship building are valued at work. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal or provincial communities, with beaches, mountains, festivals, and affordable local food widely available. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-supported work visa or appropriate work permit, while short-term visitors cannot legally work. Requirements depend on nationality and employment arrangement, so consult the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and Department of Labor and Employment. Relocating employees should budget for housing, transport, healthcare, insurance, deposits, and typhoon-season disruptions, and verify employer sponsorship before moving.