The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the controllership team, ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards. This role involves overseeing the full-cycle accounting processes, managing regulatory compliance, and driving improvements in financial operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience, strong technical accounting expertise, and a proven track record in managing audits and implementing internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the accounting team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management to ensure team effectiveness and professional growth.
- Lead the full-cycle monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Maintain and ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and internal financial policies.
- Coordinate with global finance counterparts, particularly in the US, to ensure alignment on accounting policies, intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and consolidated reporting.
- Oversee all general ledger operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.
- Manage regulatory compliance with local statutory requirements, including BIR, SEC, PEZA, and other government agencies, ensuring timely and accurate submission of filings and reports.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies to support audits, reviews, and inspections.
- Lead initiatives for process improvement, automation, and implementation of internal controls to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.
- Prepare and review key management reports, financial statements, and variance analyses to support strategic decision-making.
- Monitor and mitigate financial risks by establishing effective governance and control frameworks.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., legal, HR, operations) to support financial compliance and reporting needs.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance team.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA strongly preferred).
- 710 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Strong understanding of global accounting practices and intercompany processes.
- In-depth knowledge of local government compliance and regulatory frameworks.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
- Proven experience managing audits and implementing internal controls.
- Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures.
- Willing to work on a hybrid setup (Office is in Quezon City)
