Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager leads the organization's accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, regulatory compliance, internal controls, audit coordination, and effective financial governance. The role oversees accounting processes, tax and statutory compliance, financial reporting, process improvements, and the development of a high-performing accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Lead and supervise the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Group.
• Ensure accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and compliance of accounting activities.
• Develop and improve accounting procedures, policies, and internal controls.
• Review accounting records and financial data to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Review and recommend approval of SAP reopening requests.

Financial & Management Reporting

• Prepare, review, and submit accurate and timely financial and management reports.
• Oversee financial statements, cash and balance sheet analysis, FinOps reports, forecasts, account schedules, reconciliations, and intercompany balances.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with BIR, SEC, BOI, DOE, and other applicable government requirements.
• Oversee timely filing and remittance of taxes and statutory reports.
• Prepare and review BIR withholding tax computations and year-end requirements, including Alphalist, Forms 1604E, 1604C, and 2316.
• Oversee the maintenance of BIR Books of Accounts.
• Prepare tax remittance projections, self-audit templates, and compliance reports.

Internal Controls & Audit

• Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors and oversee the completion of annual audited financial statements.
• Review and approve Credit Memo and Debit Memo requests.
• Ensure timely review and approval of employee clearances and final pay computations.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Partner with other departments to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strengthening accounting processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure accounting activities support the company's business objectives and strategic goals.

People Management

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Set performance expectations and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and a high-performance culture.
• Address performance and operational concerns effectively.
• Continuously develop professional knowledge and competencies to improve team performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy.
• CPA certification is an advantage.
• MBA, Master's in Accountancy, Finance, or related field is an advantage.
• 5–10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a commercial, corporate, or shared-services environment.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or managerial experience leading an accounting team.