Junior Accountant at UpGuard

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Technology, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Ability to independently manage recurring accounting activities under moderate guidance
Proficiency in reviewing expense data across various systems (e.g., Brex, Airwallex, Xero)
Understanding of how financial systems connect to ensure data accuracy
Familiarity with preparing journal entries, accruals, and prepayments
Experience or capability in performing detailed reconciliations, especially inter-entity balances and key general ledger accounts
Knowledge of expense compliance, cost coding, and company policies
Ability to track and monitor employee allowances (e.g., WFH, lifestyle subsidies)
Skill in identifying and resolving routine discrepancies with clear documentation
Capability to suggest and implement process improvements for efficiency and automation
Proficiency in utilizing AI-powered tools and automation in financial platforms
Basic ability to interpret data trends and provide summary reports on anomalies
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with teams like HR and Operations
Competence in preparing audit-ready workpapers and supporting schedules

Responsibilities

Lead core month-end activities: prepare and post standard journal entries (including accruals and prepayments) and support timely month-end closing
Manage complex reconciliations, focusing on inter-entity balances and key general ledger accounts
Review and verify employee and vendor expense submissions across platforms (e.g., Brex, Airwallex) for compliance and correct cost coding
Reconcile card transactions and reimbursements between expense and accounting platforms (Brex, Airwallex, Xero) for accurate general ledger posting
Track and monitor specific employee allowances (e.g., WFH, lifestyle subsidies) during expense reviews
Identify and determine corrective actions for routine discrepancies, escalating unusual variances or issues with documentation
Suggest and implement enhancements to expense workflows and reconciliation processes for efficiency and automation
Utilize AI-powered tools and automation in financial platforms to improve reconciliation and data validation
Analyze financial data trends and irregularities to provide summary reports of expense activity, highlighting anomalies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., HR, Operations) for accurate and timely financial information
Maintain audit readiness by preparing accurate, well-documented workpapers and supporting schedules

Skills

Account Reconciliation

Month-End Close

Financial Reporting

Expense Review

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Bookkeeping

Internal Controls

Budgeting

UpGuard

Cybersecurity risk management software solutions

About UpGuard

UpGuard helps businesses manage and reduce risks related to their digital operations through its cybersecurity software solutions. Its main products include UpGuard CyberRisk, which evaluates a company's cybersecurity health and identifies vulnerabilities; UpGuard Vendor Risk, which assesses the security practices of third-party vendors; and UpGuard BreachSight, which monitors the internet for exposed data and potential breaches. Unlike many competitors, UpGuard offers a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access its services online without the need for installation. The goal of UpGuard is to provide essential tools that help organizations protect their data and comply with regulatory standards.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$44.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Free lunches and coffee

Gym reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements (work-from-home)

A 401(k) plan, health, dental, and vision benefits (US employees)

Risks

Emerging competition from developer-focused platforms like Aikido challenges UpGuard's market share.

Rapid AI evolution in cybersecurity could diminish UpGuard's competitive edge.

New quantitative vulnerability scoring systems may pressure UpGuard to innovate its methodologies.

Differentiation

UpGuard's CSTAR score integrates cybersecurity with corporate insurance policies.

UpGuard's AI tool streamlines security tasks for resource-limited teams.

UpGuard's SIG Lite questionnaire enhances vendor risk assessment efficiency.

Upsides

UpGuard is a leader in third-party risk management for eight consecutive quarters.

Growing demand for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions aligns with UpGuard's recent AI tool launches.

Increasing regulatory requirements drive demand for UpGuard's comprehensive cybersecurity solutions.

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