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Interested applicants should send their updated CV to [email protected].
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Accounting Assistant
Invoice Processing & Vendor Payments
- Process invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper approvals and documentation in compliance with internal policies.
- Match requests for payments with invoices, purchase orders and receipts, resolving discrepancies as needed.
- Ensure timely payment processing of the disbursement list within the weekly cycle. Process urgent payments if needed
- Assist in the preparation of the disbursement upload file
- Maintain and update vendor records on the supplier database, including payment terms and tax documentation.
Reconciliation & Reporting
- Comply with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accounts payable accruals.
- Monitor and analyze accounts payable aging reports to ensure timely payments and avoid overdue balances.
- Prepare reports and financial data related to accounts payable for management review.
Vendor & Internal Communication
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues professionally.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as procurement, finance, and operations to streamline the accounts payable process.
Financial & Administrative Support
- Ensure proper filing and back-up of accounts payable related documents, in compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.
- Supports the finance team in preparing reports and financial documents.
- Maintains confidentiality payments processed and employee and supplier personal information
Compliance & Process Improvement
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and financial regulations.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary accounts payable documentation.
- Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements.
- Assist in the implementation and optimization of accounts payable/finance systems and tools.
- Assists in identifying areas for process improvements in the disbursements workflow.
Minimum Qualifications
- College graduate preferably major in Finance, Accountancy, Commerce or equivalent
- At least one (1) year experience in any Finance-related function is preferred
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace and experience with accounting enterprise resource planning.
- Technical Skills: Understanding of billing, invoicing, accounting, or administrative support
- Technical Skills: Basic understanding of relevant value-added tax and Withholding tax concepts
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with internal teams and external clients.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze contracts, purchase order, and invoice data and identify errors
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing documents and documentation.
- Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Sales and Finance.
- Adaptability: Ability to comply with deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Account Executive
- Understands online products and multimedia executions related to online publishing business.
- Understands the online audience and the digital landscape in relation to online publishing business.
- Prospects to identify and qualify new potential customers, including cold calling and development of leads through referral channels, to generate appointments and establish relationships. Identifies clients.
- Manages the pipeline of opportunities from current and prospective clients to ensure that sales goal can be met.
- Develops proposals and sales packages to clients in consultation with supervisor and other relevant units.
- Presents proposals and pitches to clients.
- Closes sales of digital and multimedia solutions to sales prospects and clients, to meet sales goals and contribute to company profitability.
- Completes all sales paperwork promptly, thoroughly and accurately, to ensure company profitability and maximize the ability to deliver a high-quality technical solution and minimize potential problems or issues in service delivery or invoicing. This includes sales contracts, job sheets, and sales reports.
- Maintains all sales resources, client contacts and database such that they are kept up to date and accurate.
- Coordinates closely with the concerned departments (IT, Marketing, Ad Operations) to ensure uploading of ads and articles according to client’s specifications and requirements.
- Coordinates with marketing Staff for up-to-date sales kits and sales-related data needed for sales presentation and proposal.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time
Minimum Qualifications
- College Graduate, preferably major in Marketing or other Business courses
- At least 3 years work experience as Account Executive in related product line
- Computer Skills, Digital and Technically Savvy, Social Networking Skills, Communication and Presentation Skills
Account Executive | Cebu-based
- Understands online terminologies and systems (ad serving platforms) and mathematical computations related to online publishing business.
- Understands the online audience and the digital landscape, particularly in the Central Visayas Region, in relation to online publishing business.
- Develops sales packages in line with the overall sales strategy of Inquirer but tailor-fit to Central Visayas clients..
- Prospects to identify and qualify new potential customers, including cold calling and development of leads through referral channels, to generate appointments and establish relationships.
- Manages the pipeline of opportunities from current and prospective clients to ensure that sales goal can be met.
- Closes sales of technology solutions to sales prospects and clients, to meet sales goals and contribute to company profitability.
- Responsible for the solution design and preparation of proposals, performing or coordinating demonstrations/presentations when necessary.
- Conducts technology planning meetings with clients to discuss new technologies and plan for upgrades and enhancements.
- Provides guidance to Digital Advertising Specialists on sales packages and selling strategies.
- Maintains all sales resources and databases such that they are kept up to date and accurate.
- Coordinates closely with the concerned departments (Information Technology, Marketing, Ad Operations) to ensure uploading of ads and articles according to client’s specifications and requirements.
- Coordinates with marketing Staff for up-to-date sales kits and sales-related data needed for sales presentation and proposal.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 1-2 years recent work experience as Account Executive in Cebu and from a related product line.
- College Graduate, preferably major in Marketing or other Business courses
- Must be willing to be based in Cebu
- In-depth knowledge of all things Cebu
- Required languages/dialects: Cebuano, English, Filipino
- Must be able to thrive working in a virtual/remote setting
- Must be organized, assertive but respectful, data-driven, resourceful
- Can work with minimal supervision
- Able to present to clients
- Able to convincingly sell ideas and concepts to clients.
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Computer Skills
- Digital and Technically Savvy
- Social Networking Skills
- Communication and Presentation Skills
Content Creator
- Develops campaigns from concept to production and implementation as required by advertiser and internal brand owners (editorial), or assigned by BrandRoom leads.
- Writes and produces branded content (paid and free)
- Ensures that every content and campaign produced succeeds (quantity and quality driven results) and amplified well and be discovered by our audience with the goal to go viral
- Directs design and tech team on RFP’s
- Performs other related tasks as may be assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- College Graduate, preferably major in Journalism or Communication Arts
- At least 1 year work experience in a related job
- Computer Skills, Communication Skills, Writing Skills, Interviewing Skills, Research Skills
- Should understand content marketing to the core (not only in terms of Social media but SEO and content exchange as well)
- Is fluent in pop-culture and loves the internet
Designer
- Conceptualize and produce graphic design content (including illustrations, social media assets, banners, and editorial visuals) for Inquirer and its network of websites and platforms.
- Design visually engaging assets to support digital content, special reports, and marketing campaigns.
- Develop creative materials for web and social media use, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and editorial standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver timely and effective design solutions for both editorial and advertising needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Advertising, Multimedia Arts, or any related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in graphic design or a related role.
- Must submit an updated portfolio showcasing recent and relevant design work.
- Strong design fundamentals including layout, typography, and color theory.
- Good quality control mindset and keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly:
- Photoshop and Illustrator (for visual design and branding)
- Premiere Pro and After Effects (for video editing and motion graphics)
- Strong illustration skills, both traditional and digital.
Editorial Assistant (Lifestyle)
- Pitches and executes ideas for social media storytelling (captions, photos, videos, reels, etc.
- Manages relevant social media platforms
- Write, develop, and edit stories on a daily/weekly basis
- Collates and organizes all multimedia files for publishing
- Covers events and producing multimedia content, as needed
- Checks the quality of posts and ensures they adhere to the Inquirer.net editorial style guide.
- Assists reporters and editors in posting breaking news and multimedia content for online publication (basic image and video editing, file conversion)
- In charge of coordination of team schedule and events, and files all necessary documentation related to these occasions. Represents the Lifestyle Inquirer Team in meetings, shoots and media events.
- Assists other platforms under the Inquirer Group of Companies in using the CMS and posting multimedia content
- Liaises with advertising clients and cascades input to the editorial team.
- Handles production logistics of editorial and location shoots including supplier bookings, pullout requests, file management, and other administrative duties.
- Manages budget tracking and financial reports.
- Performs other tasks as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Mass Communication, Journalism, Communications, Literature, Creative Writing
- At least 1year of relevant work experience;
- Spans a wide interest in Social Media trends, Lifestyle, Pop Culture and other related topics
- Highly organized and a Team player
- Social media and tech savvy
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and
President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Executive Support:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the COO and President/CEO, managing their calendars and other correspondences with discretion and professionalism.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and events, ensuring optimal time management for both executives.
- Prepare and organize materials, reports, presentations, and other documents for executive meetings.
Communication Liaison:
- Act as the primary point of contact between the executives and internal/external stakeholders, including employees, clients/investors, and partners.
- Draft and proofread correspondence on behalf of the executives, including emails, memos, and presentations.
- Screen and prioritize concerns and inquiries, ensuring timely responses or appropriate delegations.
Project Management:
- Assist with tracking and managing key projects and initiatives led by the COO and President/CEO, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and third-party organizations to facilitate project progress.
- Maintain project documentation and status updates, providing reports as needed.
Meeting and Event Coordination:
- Organize logistics for meetings, conferences, and executive events, including arranging travel, accommodations, and transportation.
- Prepare agendas, meeting notes, and follow-up action items to ensure effective execution and follow-through on decisions.
- Ensure executives are fully prepared for meetings and events, anticipating needs and providing relevant background information.
- Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, car services, and itineraries.
- Ensure all travel arrangements align with executives’ schedules and priorities.
- Office Management and Coordination:
- Manage office supplies and resources, ensuring the smooth operation of the executive office.
- Maintain filing systems, both physical and digital, and ensure timely access to important documents.
- Handle routine office management tasks, including maintaining office equipment and systems.
- Conduct research and prepare summaries or briefings on industry trends, market insights, and competitive analysis to support executive decision-making.
- Assist with strategic planning and implementation by tracking goals and providing relevant updates.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar executive assistant or administrative role
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other productivity tools
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of individuals and teams
- Discretion and the ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively
- High level of emotional intelligence and adaptability
- Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure
- Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset
HR Assistant - Talent Acquisition (Contractual)
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements.
- Draft and post job advertisements on various platforms (job boards, social media, company website).
- Screen resumes and applications; shortlist candidates based on job fit.
- Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
- Conduct initial HR interviews and provide feedback to HR personnel in-charge and hiring managers.
- Manage candidate communication and provide regular updates throughout the recruitment process.
- Maintain accurate and updated candidate records and ensure up to date recruitment data.
- Facilitate pre-employment processes including reference checks and background verifications.
- Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including documentation and orientation sessions.
- Maintain recruitment metrics and prepare regular reports for HR leadership.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Psychology, Human Resources Management, Behavioral Science
- At least 6 months of relevant work experience Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
- Knowledge of full-cycle recruiting and basic HR procedures
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Strong ethics and reliability
- Team player, highly organized, values-oriented, creative and can work with minimum supervision
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with discretion
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace
Junior Web Developer
Front-End Development and Splicing
- Assist in developing and managing responsive, visually appealing web applications.
- Convert UI/UX designs into functional web components using splicing techniques.
- Slice PSDs, Figma, or Sketch files and optimize assets for web performance in collaboration with the UI/UX Team.
- Implement interactive and dynamic UI components while maintaining performance optimization.
In-House System Development
- Support the development and maintenance of internal systems and tools to improve business operations.
- Assist in creating custom features and functionalities tailored to company needs.
- Ensure seamless integration of in-house systems with third-party APIs and external services.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code to ensure maintainability.
Website Support and DevOps Collaboration
- Work alongside the DevOps Team to ensure smooth website operations and deployments.
- Assist in website troubleshooting, bug fixes, and performance optimization.
- Support website updates, patches, and content integration within CMS platforms.
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers to streamline workflows and enhance system reliability.
Web Development and Performance Optimization
- Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code for web applications.
- Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Follow industry best practices for security, SEO, and accessibility.
- Ensure proper integration of digital assets into CMS platforms or custom-built applications.
Back-End and API Integration
- Assist in developing and maintaining back-end services and APIs using technologies like Node.js, Python, or PHP.
- Help integrate third-party APIs and services for enhanced functionality.
- Support debugging and troubleshooting server-side issues in coordination with the DevOps Team.
Quality Assurance and Testing
- Conduct cross-device and cross-browser testing to ensure consistent functionality.
- Identify and fix bugs, broken layouts, and performance issues.
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to peers.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with UI/UX designers, AdOps, DevOps, and project managers to ensure a seamless workflow.
- Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging web technologies.
- Contribute to brainstorming and planning sessions for feature development and improvements.
Others
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by IT Management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education and Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Work Experience:
- Up to 3 years of experience in web development.
- Prior experience in splicing (cutting and integrating assets from UI/UX designs) is a must.
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
- Experience with splicing tools and techniques for web asset optimization.
- Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Sketch, or other UI design tools.
- Experience in Laravel (PHP framework) for back-end development.
- Basic knowledge of other back-end technologies like Node.js or Python.
- Understanding of version control systems (Git) and responsive design principles.
- Awareness of web performance optimization, SEO best practices, and security principles.
- Basic understanding of DevOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and website deployment processes is a plus.
- Familiarity with database management (SQL, NoSQL) is a plus.
- Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Ability to work collaboratively with designers, developers, and marketing teams.
- Good communication skills, with a willingness to receive and implement feedback.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and workflows.
Minimum Qualifications
- College graduate, preferably majoring in Journalism or Communication Arts.
- Preferably 1-2 years of experience in a related field; open to fresh graduates with relevant experience.
- Excellent writing and speaking skills in English and Filipino.
- Proficient in English reading and writing.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Skilled in information gathering through interviews and research.
- Ability to produce photos and infographics.
- Basic knowledge of and willingness to be trained in video reporting.
- Creative, resourceful, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience in business reporting or a related field is an advantage.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong analytical and research abilities.
- Proficiency in using financial databases, spreadsheets, and other research tools.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiarity with digital journalism and multimedia storytelling techniques.
Minimum Qualifications
- College graduate of social science courses, preferably Journalism and/or Communication, IT courses
- More than average knowledge on and use of English language, background in IT work or training for at least one year.
- Preferably 2 years of experience in a related field; open to fresh graduates with relevant experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- College Graduate, preferably Multimedia Arts, Fine Arts and other related course
- Preferably 1-2 year experience in a related job with proven graphic design experience; open to fresh graduates with related experience.
- With a strong updated portfolio.
- Expertise in using Adobe Creative Apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Premiere, After Effects, and Animate)
- Must be willing to perform field work as needed.
- Must have access to Cebu City in-depth knowledge of all things in Cebu
- Required languages/dialects: Cebuano, English Filipino
- Must have the necessary facilities to work from home when needed.Must be able to thrive working in a virtual/remote setting.
Sales and Marketing Assistant | Cebu based
- Schedules and implements CDND advertising campaigns by uploading all marketing/partner content (social media and website) as stated in signed contracts.
- Ensures that all client campaigns are executed on time.
- Maintains client advertising deliverable logs and ensures all advertising execution links are saved for easy tracking.
- Delivery of post-campaign reporting.
- Update sales decks and info kits monthly for advertising clients.
- Develops CDND in-house brand campaigns and brand content for revenue purposes and is accountable for the brand/marketing push of CDND assets, and platforms by way of marketing campaigns.
- Works on all Cebu-based marketing partnership projects:
- Seek out relevant partnerships.
- Create and evaluate partnership proposals.
- Contract management for all marketing partnerships.
- Facilitate follow-through of all partnership deliverables.
- Put measures to safeguard and put INQUIRER.net and CDND brand identities in place for partner sites and advertisers.
- End-to-end delivery of projects for partnership contracts.
- Competitive monitoring for the sales and marketing team.
- Works on talent management for CDN Digital.
- Accountable for the regular audience/advertiser/readership promotion of CDND.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- College Graduate, preferably Marketing Management/Business Management and/or other related courses.
- Must be willing to be based in Cebu, In-depth knowledge of all things Cebu, Required languages/dialects: Cebuano, English, Filipino, Must be able to thrive working in a virtual/remote setting.
- At least 1 year experience in a related job.
- Computer Skills, Communication Skills, Attention to Details, Skills Creative and Resourceful, Can work with minimum supervision; Must be able to thrive in a virtual working environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- This position is a camera-facing role. The successful applicant will be required to execute social media content that involves regularly appearing on screen live and/or on recorded video as a talent.
- College Graduate, preferably major in Journalism or Communication Arts and/or related courses
- At least 6 months’ work experience in a related job or fresh graduate
- With demonstrable writing skills
- Active user of social media with calm online persona
- Self-starter who can be depended on for steady stream of social media content
- Deadline-beater with proven ability to write fast
- Extrovert eager to network and build contacts
Treasury and Disbursement Officer
- Manage daily cash position and ensure optimum utilization of funds;
- Monitor banking activities and establish relationships with financial institutions;
- Monitor of Time Deposits/placements maturity and recommend disposition for matured TD/Placement;
- Execute pre-approved foreign exchange dealings (conversion of USD to PhP) and ensure proper documentation and posting in the accounting system;
- Monitoring of bank balances for disbursement purposes in Operation and Payroll Accounts; ensure that data reflected in the cash position dashboard is regularly updated
- Supervise the disbursement process to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including:
- Checking of all RFPs for both cash and credit card payments by checking proper documentation before approval by Finance Manager;
- Checking and verification of all accounts payables by checking proper documentation, validity, computation and tax implications before approval;
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of posting of all disbursement transactions in the accounting system;
- Ensuring complete and accurate uploading of MC, ACP, Remittance, fund transfer and inform authorizers of upload;
- Preparation of telegraphic transfers, money wire transfers and demand drafts application for local and foreign payments, and endorsement of transactions for posting in the accounting system;
- Monitoring of authorization of all payable uploaded in Digibanker (Disbursement, Payroll, BIR & Gov't Remittances);
- Review of credit card statements for validity of transactions posted;
- Oversee the accounts payable ledger and review unsettled balances
- Oversee the maintenance of an accurate and updated database of supplier and contract information, ensure that supplier accreditation policies are implemented
- Ensure that disbursement related questions, concerns and feedback from internal and external stakeholders are addressed in a timely manner. Understand root causes for delays/escalations and recommend preventive actions to avoid recurrence
- Cost Expenditure Management
- Analyze and assess the organization’s current expenditure processes and identify areas for improvement;
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize expenditure workflows,
- cost-saving and maximization initiatives to ensure sustained financial benefits.
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports;
- Provide supporting data for treasury-related information (e.g. cash position, cash flows) on the monthly board reports within the closing deadline
- Support in the preparation of financial statements and other regulatory reports.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology or equivalent.
- At least 4-5 years of relevant work experience and at least 2 years experience in a supervisory role.
- Preferably CPA
- Analytical, meticulous to details
- Highly trustworthy
- Goal-driven, result-oriented, self-reliant, enthusiastic, creative and resourceful, analytical, organized
- Comprehensive, Good Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Critical Thinker, Judgment and Decision Making Skills
- Service Orientation Skills
- Systems Analysis and Systems Evaluation Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft and Office such, especially Excel
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Interested applicants should send their updated CV to [email protected].
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