The Accounting Intern will play a key supporting role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of PayJoy’s financial records and documentation. This position will be responsible for reviewing and validating employee expense reports against company policies and regulatory requirements, verifying vendor billings for accuracy and proper approval, and maintaining an organized and up-to-date filing system for all accounting documents. By supporting the Accounting team with these critical day-to-day functions, the intern will contribute to timely period-end closing activities and help improve support to the business team and strengthen internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Review employee expense reports to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company expense policies and regulatory requirements; flag discrepancies and follow up with submitters to ensure timely resolution and proper documentation before approval.
- Process and validate vendor billings by matching invoices against contracts, verifying billing amounts and payment terms, and coordinating with relevant teams to confirm receipt of goods or services prior to payment processing.
- Maintain an organized physical and digital filing system for accounting documents including invoices, expense reports, payment vouchers, and supporting receipts, ensuring all records are retrievable in accordance with audit and retention requirements.
- Support the Accounting team with ad hoc tasks such as coordination with vendors regarding billing inquiries, and other administrative tasks as assigned by the Controller
Requirements
- Software: Microsoft Excel (intermediate level – formulas, filters, pivot tables), Microsoft Word, and familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems is a plus.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Accountancy, Financial Management, or a related field; knowledge of basic accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
- Expected results: accurate and fully documented expense reports processed within agreed turnaround times; 100% of vendor invoices matched and validated before payment; filing system maintained with zero misfiled documents.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy; good organizational and time management skills; ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion; effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Desirable but not required: prior internship or part-time experience in bookkeeping or accounts payable; familiarity with Philippine BIR documentation requirements; basic understanding of financial controls and internal audit concepts.
Skills Required
- Microsoft Excel (intermediate: formulas, filters, pivot tables)
- Microsoft Word
- Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite or similar ERP)
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Accountancy, Financial Management, or related field
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and accounts payable processes
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion; effective written and verbal communication in English
- Prior internship or part-time experience in bookkeeping or accounts payable
- Familiarity with Philippine BIR documentation requirements
- Basic understanding of financial controls and internal audit concepts
PayJoy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market‑aligned for senior U.S. technical roles, and public salary bands help candidates benchmark and align expectations. Feedback suggests this transparency supports confidence that offers are competitive for role and location.
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Healthcare Strength — Company‑paid basic medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage is emphasized as a standout element versus many startups. Feedback suggests this reduces out‑of‑pocket burden and strengthens the core benefits foundation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and flexible hours are highlighted alongside dedicated time off. Feedback suggests these family‑oriented policies enhance the perceived completeness of the package.
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What We Do
PayJoy's mission is to deliver access to credit to the next billion people in emerging markets worldwide. Our unique mobile security technology gives customers the ability to afford their first smartphone on credit, using the phone itself as collateral, and then provides further access to credit to help weather life's unexpected financial surprises and climb the ladder of economic well-being. Founded in 2015, today PayJoy has reached millions of customers in a dozen countries around the globe, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, India, Kenya, and South Africa, and is on a strong growth path with support from major industry partners to bring credit to the next billion emerging consumers.
