Hiring an accountant in the Philippines doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right tools and guidance, you can go from planning to payroll in just a few clicks. From sourcing talent to creating compliant contracts, we’ll walk you through every step of the hiring process.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to find, hire, and onboard a full-time accountant in the Philippines – without the hassle.
How to hire an accountant in the Philippines
Step 1: Research talent and salary trends
Start by exploring the Talent trends page on the Multiplier website. Get up-to-date insights on the most commonly hired roles from the Philippines, average salary benchmarks, and the top job boards where local talent is most active.
Step 2: Create a job description
Craft a clear and concise job description that outlines the accountant’s responsibilities, required skills, reporting structure, and working hours. For help getting started, explore our library of free, customizable templates to create clear and effective job descriptions.
Step 3: Choose a job site and publish the role
Select a job board where your ideal candidates are most likely to be active. Popular platforms in the Philippines include LinkedIn, Jobstreet, and Kalibrr. For this example, we’ll use LinkedIn.
Step 4: Evaluate, interview, and select your accountant
Review applications, schedule interviews, and assess candidates based on experience, technical fit, and availability. Once you’ve selected a candidate, you can onboard them via the Multiplier platform.
Step 5: Onboard the employee using an Employer of Record (EOR)
Click on “Hire & onboard” and choose “EOR employee” as the employment type to begin the onboarding process.
Step 6: Enter employee details
Fill in the employee’s information, such as name, email, salary, benefits, and other compensation details. You can also add optional components like insurance coverage or allowances.
Step 7: Generate and send a compliant contract
Generate a locally compliant contract automatically on the platform. Once reviewed, send it to your new accountant for signature and complete the hiring process.
Global hiring, simplified
With Multiplier, onboarding and managing full-time employees in the Philippines is fast, compliant, and seamless. Find the right fit, sign the paperwork, and leave the nitty-gritty to us. Book a demo and find out for yourself.
