Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, Inquirer.net is currently on a full work-from-home arrangement until further notice. The successful candidate for this/these position(s) must be able to perform the listed duties remotely.
Interested applicants should send their updated CV to hr@inquirer.net. Applications not sent via email shall not be entertained. — — — — — — — — — –
Accounting Officer
Tax Functions
Review, prepare, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns (VAT, withholding tax, income tax, etc.) in compliance with local tax regulations.
Monitor changes in tax laws and advise on their financial implications. Coordinate with tax consultants and authorities during assessments or inquiries.
Ensure proper documentation and filing of all tax-related records.
Assist in the implementation of tax planning strategies to optimize the company’s tax position.
Audit Functions
Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and internal audit teams.
Prepare audit schedules, financial data, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate responses to audit findings and support the implementation of audit recommendations.
Monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
Review and validate books of accounts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS or local GAAP.
Oversee the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure proper classification and recording of financial transactions.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and assist in bank reconciliation processes.
Support month-end and year-end closing schedules and related activities.
Maintain and update fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
Enforce proper documentation and maintenance of complete and accurate financial records.
Confidential Transactions & Special Documentation
Handle sensitive financial data and transactions with discretion, confidentiality, and integrity.
Process and issue Certificates of Full Payment for car loans and other related financial clearances.
Safeguard and manage confidential documents and secure files in compliance with data privacy and company policies.
Strategy & Policy
Contribute to the development and execution of financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Assist in formulating and enforcing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance governance.
Operational Optimization
Collaborate with editorial, production, and advertising departments to streamline financial processes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency across finance-related operations.
Risk Management & Compliance
Monitor financial activities to ensure compliance with internal controls, external regulations, and industry standards.
Identify, assess, and help mitigate financial and operational risks.
System & Platform Oversight
Administer financial functions within the IES Financial and IES Advertising Systems.
Coordinate with IT and system providers to maintain system accuracy, functionality, and security.
Other Tasks
Supervise and support junior accounting staff in daily financial operations and reconciliations.
Monitor accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely and accurate processing.
Guide and assist in budget preparation, cost tracking, and variance analysis.
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis for management decision-making.
Perform other related tasks that may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology or equivalent.
At least 4-5 years of relevant accounting experience; experience in the media or publishing industry is a plus.
CPA – preferred, but not required
Experience working with Accounting ERPs
Background on handling multiple entities and consolidations
Experience in preparing financial statements and knowledge of taxation and related party transactions
Knowledge in compliance laws and regulations such as, but not limited to, tax compliance with the BIR, SEC, etc.
Goal-driven, result-oriented, self-reliant, enthusiastic, creative and resourceful, analytical, organized.
Comprehensive, Risk Management, Good Oral and Written Communication Skills.
Time Management Skills, Critical Thinker, Judgement and Decision Making Skills.
Service Orientation Skills, Systems Analysis and Systems Evaluation Skills.
Billing and Collections Assistant - Cebu based
Key Responsibilities:
Billing & Invoicing
Monitors the completeness of billing attachments for each campaign. Coordinates with the sales team for questions and pending documents
Validates billing data and contracts for accuracy and completeness before processing. Prepares the sales invoices after completing the validation process.
Assist in verifying and reconciling billing discrepancies or errors.
Schedules delivery of Sales Invoices to clients and Monitoring of received billing statements delivered.
Ensures accuracy of transactions in the invoice monitoring or the accounting system
Collections
Verify incoming bank and check payments and issue collection receipts in a timely manner. Ensure accurate and timely posting of transactions in the company’s records
Monitor the Accounts Receivable (AR) aging report daily to identify and flag accounts for follow-up and escalation.
Prepare Statements of Account for all assigned clients. Initiate regular reconciliation with key accounts.
Serve as the first point of contact for customer inquiries regarding their outstanding balances, and route complex disputes or payment negotiations to the Assistant Manager for Billing and Collections.
Customer Support & Communication
Responds to customer inquiries regarding billing issues, discrepancies, and account statuses.
Communicates with internal teams to resolve billing disputes or errors.
Provides billing statements and reports to customers upon request.
Ensures regular coordination with clients to secure updated client information necessary for billing
Financial & Administrative Support
Assists in maintaining accurate billing records and documentation.
Supports the finance team in preparing reports and financial documents.
Maintains confidentiality of customer and financial information
Compliance & Process Improvement
Ensures compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and industry standards.
Reports delays in sales-related attachments or noncompliance with policies, when identified. Provides relevant details for incident review.
Assists in identifying areas for process improvements in the billing workflow.
Supports audits and provides necessary documentation when needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Educational Qualification:
College graduate preferably major in Finance, Accountancy, Commerce or equivalent
Work Experience:
At least one (1) year experience in any Finance-related function is preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace and experience with Accounting ERPs.
Understanding of billing, invoicing, accounting, or administrative support
Basic understanding of relevant VAT and Withholding tax concepts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with internal teams and external clients.
Ability to analyze sales and invoice data and identify errors
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing documents and documentation.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Sales and Finance.
Ability to comply with deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Corporate Affairs Assistant
Corporate & Internal Events Administration
Plan and coordinate corporate-wide events, conferences, launches, and internal celebrations.
Ensure seamless logistics, promotions, and stakeholder coordination for both internal and external engagements.
Assist in protocol management and representation of the company in public functions.
Corporate and Community Relations
Assist in building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, media organizations, and community leaders.
Represent the organization in community engagements and initiatives to strengthen public trust and visibility.
Assist in developing partnerships to expand outreach and impact.
Audience Engagement & Educational Programs
Coordinate with the Editorial team and supervise programs to raise awareness
and appreciation for newspaper readership and media literacy.
Assist in facilitating inquirer educational tours, student interviews, and internship/immersion programs, ensuring informative and engaging experiences for students and academic partners.
Support and oversee initiatives such as TLC (Tours, Leisure and Chow) and Playground for Minds to boost readership and strengthen relationships with hotels and affiliated schools.
Support in the coordination of events for key stakeholders e.g. debates, INQ seminar series, etc.
Inquirer Foundation & CSR Initiatives
Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of CSR programs in collaboration with the Inquirer Foundation—such as Inqskwela and the Calamity Help Fund—while also developing strategies to solicit donations.
Organize employee volunteerism activities and advocate participation in social impact campaigns.
Assist in CSR-related communications and documentation.
Issues and Crisis Management Assistance
Support the Corporate Communications team during reputational or crisis events by assisting in media coordination, stakeholder communication, and situational reporting.
PR Support and Special Projects
Assist in executing PR strategies through content development and support event visibility, and stakeholder engagement.
Contribute to the successful delivery of cross-functional projects and initiatives as assigned by leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
At least 1-2 years of experience in corporate affairs, public relations, events/project management, or CSR programs.
Strong knowledge in the state of business and the industry connected it.
Strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent understanding of corporate communication, CSR programs, CRM and issues management.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced media environment.
Basic computer operations skills and digital and technology savvy.
HR Officer
Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
Lead the full cycle recruitment process for both executive and non-executive positions not limited to job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding and employee exit.
Collaborate closely with the department heads to understand manpower needs, build job profiles, and forecast future talent requirements.
Develop and lead strategic talent sourcing initiatives to improve candidate quality and cost efficiency.
Streamline recruitment workflows, ensuring a seamless, engaging onboarding experience.
Guide and mentor junior staff in recruitment tasks, ensuring standardization and continuous improvement of practices.
Employee Relations and Labor Compliance
Act as a primary point of contact for labor-related concerns, disputes, and investigations involving employees and/or management.
Lead investigations of employee grievances, policy violations, or misconduct ensuring due process and documentation.
Represent the company in dealings with the Department of Labor and Employment, labor unions (if applicable), and other external agencies regarding compliance, inspections, and mandatory reports.
Maintain and update employee relations policies in line with changes in local labor regulations, and recommend necessary revisions to company policies and procedures
General HR Initiatives
Oversee the executing or recruitment and employee relations functions.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, manuals, and communication strategies.
Continuously assess current HR processes, systems and policies, recommending and driving changes to improve efficiency, compliance and employee experience.
Support organizational change initiatives by contributing to policy development and system optimization based on evolving business needs.
Support other HR related projects and initiatives.
Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Human Resource Management, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience of HR generalist experience, particularly in recruitment and employee relations.
Preferably with prior experience handling labor inspections, disciplinary procedures, and government compliance matters.
Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment and modern sourcing techniques.
Deep and practical knowledge of Philippine labor laws, DOLE policies, and disciplinary procedures.
Strong background in HR general functions
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Proven ability to handle sensitive labor issues and conflict resolution with professionalism and discretion.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration abilities.
High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
Agile, resourceful, and proactive in identifying and addressing HR challenges.
Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
Multimedia Producer
Produces videos and other multimedia content for INQUIRER.net and its social
media channels as assigned by the Video Team Head.
Supervises and collaborates with other team members in story pitching,
research, shoots, and post-production.
Mounts live coverages in coordination with News Anchor, Multimedia Reporters,
and Videographers.
Preferably can also stand in as an on-cam or voice-over talent in the absence
of a reporter or host.
Analyzes performance of published content and checks latest trends, potential
stories using social media monitoring tools.
Performs other duties as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
College graduate, preferably major in Broadcast Communication, Journalism, or Multimedia Arts
Work experience at least 1 year in video production
Strong visual storytelling skills, intermediate to advanced knowledge in video production, proficiency in video editing
Multimedia Reporter
As a Multimedia Reporter at INQUIRER.net, you will play a pivotal role in delivering fast, accurate, and engaging stories across digital platforms. You will be responsible for producing high-quality multimedia content that captures breaking news, in-depth reports, and human-interest stories relevant to a diverse Filipino audience.
News Writing: Write news and feature stories based on information gathered from coverage, interviews, statements, and other sources. Ensure stories are accurate, clear, and adhere to the Journalists’ Code of Ethics.
Multimedia: Produce engaging content in various formats, including text, images, videos, and infographics, to enhance storytelling.
Photography and Videography: Take photos and make video reports as required by assignments and coverage.
Social Media: Post updates on social media platforms, such as tweets.
Source Development: Cultivate sources to gather accurate and reliable information for breaking news, exclusive stories, and in-depth features.
Interviews: Conduct interviews to obtain firsthand insights and perspectives for breaking news, exclusive stories, and in-depth features.
Additional Tasks: Carry out other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
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.
Multimedia Reporter (Entertainment)
Writes daily entertainment news and/or features, local and foreign, based on relevant topics, current trends, story requests and/or assigned coverages.
Regularly produces entertainment special reports and long/short features; pitches topics and/or works on topics assigned.
Attends all assigned entertainment events for coverage, whether face-to-face or online (ex. beauty pageants, movie premieres, press conferences, project launches, etc.), and must write multiple breaking reports and/or special features from these; must also be on the lookout for upcoming showbiz-related events and pitch these for coverage.
Can do live on-camera reporting of any assigned event; has very good live interview skills; must be visually presentable with a good reportorial voice
Always willing to work on a flexible and frequently-changing schedule; covers ALL assigned events even on weekends and holidays, or in the late evenings to early morning
Assists the editors and fellow writers on tasks that may be assigned on occasion (copyediting, layout, photo selection, monitoring, sourcing, research, coordination with columnists/contributors, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of broadcasting, journalism, multimedia studies, performing arts, and/or film/music with excellent reportorial skills.
Interested in entertainment, most especially Philippine showbiz and Filipino celebrities
Basic knowledge of videography and photography
Basic SEO and CMS knowledge
Internet and social media savvy
Must have excellent command of English language, both for writing stories and speaking on-cam
Social Media Specialist | Cebu based
Monitors established or developing social media stories for potential local, Cebu-based follow-up and/or supplemental stories, especially Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, plus chat apps Line, Kakao, WeChat, Viber.
Monitors standard media for potential local social media stories as well as national stories of interest to the Cebu audience, especially key websites and wire services.
Amplifies CDN Digital and other Inquirer content on social media, especially by promoting stories, highlighting connections, and participating in comment threads.
Writes local social media-specific stories for Inquirer.net’s social media platforms
Writes longer stories on local news and features for publication on CDN Digital and other Inquirer platforms, on occasion.
Conceptualizes and develops local features or special content for social media, including photos and video, on occasion.
Performs remote General Assignments work for other Inquirer.net news desks on occasion.
Performs other related tasks as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Journalism or equivalent
Work Experience:
Six (6) months work experience required
Knowledge and Skills:
Must be based in or willing to relocate to Cebu
In-depth knowledge of all things Cebu
Required dialects: English, Cebuano, Filipino
Must be able to thrive working in a virtual/remote setting
With computer, communication and writing skills
Creative, insightful, street smart, digital savvy
Actively participates in a wide variety of social media activities such as blogging, community development and management, social bookmarking, commenting, etc.
Understanding of popular social networks – design, functionality, users
Demonstrates ability to produce community management guidelines and documents that reflects the holistic understanding and implementation of the role of social media and its effects
Sr. HR Manager
Strategic Talent Acquisition
Design and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies that build high-performance teams and sustainable talent pipelines.
Partner with department heads to forecast workforce needs, identify skill gaps, and define critical competencies for future-proof hiring.
Lead the selection of recruitment tools, technology-aided process, manage partnerships and network that would help widen search span, and oversee employer branding initiatives to attract top-tier candidates.
Learning and Organizational Development (L&OD)
Spearhead the design and delivery of training programs that address both editorial and technical upskilling, and leadership development.
Conduct organizational diagnoses to align team structures and cultures with long-term business goals.
Manage Succession Planning by identifying high-potential employees and creating personalized career growth roadmaps.
Manage school partnership.
Employee Engagement and Culture
Develop and implement data-driven engagement initiatives based on employee satisfaction surveys and feedback loops.
Act as a key change agent during organizational transformations, ensuring employees are supported and informed throughout transitions.
Works closely with the Compensation and Benefits section to establish reward and recognition programs that foster a high-performance, inclusive work environment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Management, or related field.
Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition and OD
At least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
Experience in media, publishing, broadcasting, digital media, or creative industries is preferred.
Social Media Specialist | Cebu based