Junior Accounting Manager

The role

In this role you will

• Report directly to the Head of Finance, Southeast Asia (SEA), and indirectly to the Accounting Manager, SEA
• Assist in overseeing the work of external bookkeepers and tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely financial records that support monthly closing processes;
• Support the day-to-day accounting functions of the assigned entities;
• Ensure proper tax and commercial accounting treatment for daily operations, including payroll-related taxes, VAT, foreign contractor tax, corporate income tax, and other regulatory filings (e.g., statistical reports, DPI submissions);
• Support the preparation and review of year-end financial statements for SEA entities in collaboration with external auditors and tax advisors;
• Perform regular reconciliations and transaction reviews within the accounting system;
• Respond to ad-hoc requests and assignments from line managers as needed; and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, including initiatives aimed at automation and digital transformation.

Objectives

Your skills

• Ability to identify discrepancies, analyse financial data, and ensure precision in processing transactions and preparing reports;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with internal teams, external advisors, and auditors. Ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines (e.g., month-end close, statutory filings), and maintain structured documentation;
• Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and suggesting practical improvements to streamline operations and support automation initiatives; and
• High ethical standards and discretion in handling sensitive financial information.

• Honesty, transparency, and strong ethical standards
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, organized, and continuous improvement mindset
• An affinity for sustainability topics
• Hands-on mentality and strong ability to evolve in a hybrid environment
• You want to fight the climate crisis and cannot wait to support ecoligo's unique business model

Why us?

• Work for the planet: help make a difference as we pioneer the energy transition in emerging markets
• Flexible working hours – we trust you to know how you work best #LI-Hybrid
• Home office friendly – we don’t have any mandatory office days, but we still like to be together and share some moments in the office
• 30 days remote work
• 35 paid leave days per year
• 1.500 Euro annual professional development budget for all full-time staff
• An open, diverse, and respectful company culture with a group of kind, international co-workers based in Berlin (Germany), Accra (Ghana), Nairobi (Kenya), San Jose (Costa Rica), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Santiago (Chile) and Manila (Philippines)