About The Role
Location: Ermita, Manila
(Near SM City Manila)
Role Type: Full-time, Onsite (Five-day workweek)
Reporting to: Accounting and Tax Compliance Manager
As an
Accounting Team Leader, you will supervise daily operations of the Payables Group, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payables. You will also enhance the accounting systems and policies to continuously improve internal controls, collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and provide primary guidance to team members.
Other responsibilities include:
- Oversees daily activities of the Payables Group, ensuring accurate and timely processing, compliance with accounting policies and standards, and integrity of financial records and its supporting documents.
- Manage the team effectively to optimize their productivity and engagement which includes work planning, performance management, development and coaching, and team culture management.
- Directs month-end and year-end closing procedures for accounts payable. Oversees vendor aging reports and reconciliation of vendor statements.
- Coordinates and collaborates with the cross functional department and third party suppliers to resolve any discrepancies.
- Identifies opportunities to improve and strengthen accounting processes, systems, and procedures. Implements changes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
To succeed and grow in this role, you will be required to meet the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or Financial Management related courses; CPA license is an advantage
- At least 5 years experience in any Finance or Accounting function with at least 2 years leading an Accounts Payable or disbursement function.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to manage and lead people
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills to produce useful information for decision makers.
- Proficient in SAP or any similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Advanced level in Excel and/or google sheet for effective presentation of data.
About FELCO
Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO) started in 2001 with a simple goal: to make quality lighting and electrical products available and affordable for every Filipino. From homes to businesses, we continue to offer practical solutions that help power everyday life.
Our brands Firefly, ROYU, ECOlum, Herks, and Xpert are each designed to bring comfort, safety, and convenience into Filipino homes. Alongside our own brands, we partner with respected global names such as CHiNT, ABB, and DCK, giving our customers access to a wide range of everyday and specialized solutions.
We work closely with designers, engineers, contractors, retailers, institutions, and developers, building partnerships that help us understand real needs and respond with the right solutions.
