Accounting Team Lead

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Accounting Team Lead (Intercompany) to join our finance team on a fixed-term contract basis. In this role, you will oversee and streamline intercompany accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance during a critical corporate transition (divestiture).

Important Details:

• Contract Duration: October 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite) | Mid-shift
• Location: BGC, Taguig, Metro Manila

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and oversee the accounting team, providing direction, supervision, and guidance on daily operations and team deliverables.
• Support the processing and accounting of intercompany transactions between entities.
• Review and validate intercompany transactions to ensure appropriate coding, supporting documentation, and accurate accounting treatment.
• Perform intercompany settlements and coordinate with relevant Finance teams to resolve outstanding balances and settlement issues.
• Prepare and process journal entries and accounting postings related to intercompany transactions.
• Monitor and reconcile balances between entities and investigate variances or discrepancies.
• Coordinate with different stakeholders to resolve transactional and settlement issues.
• Support the timely clearing of intercompany balances and follow up on aged or unmatched transactions.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails for transactions processed as part of the divestiture.
• Assist with period-end close activities, including intercompany reconciliation, balance confirmation, and reporting.
• Ensure activities are completed in accordance with established accounting policies, controls, and project timelines.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or any finance-related course.
• Leadership Experience: demonstrated prior experience in team leadership, people management, or handling and supervising an accounting team.
• Proven background in general accounting, with a strong focus on intercompany accounting operations and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency in financial systems and journal entry preparation.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to coordinate effectively across various finance teams and departments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment under fixed timelines (divestiture experience is a plus).