Accounting Team Lead

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Team Lead to oversee the financial, statutory, payroll, tax, and compliance operations of the Philippine legal entity within a multinational Shared Services environment. This role serves as the local entity finance lead, ensuring compliance with Philippine accounting standards, tax regulations, labor laws, BOI requirements, and statutory reporting obligations.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close activities, payroll governance, tax compliance, external vendors, audits, and regulatory submissions while partnering with regional and global stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and strong financial controls.

On top of your salary, here are the exciting benefits you can look forward to:

• Health Insurance/HMO
• Diverse learning & growth opportunities
• Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
• Above standard leaves

The main responsibilities of a ACCOUNTING TEAM LEAD include:

Financial Accounting & Month-End Close

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for the Philippine entity.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS, Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), and company policies.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet schedules.
• Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights to management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements (if applicable), and corporate governance standards.
• Coordinate year-end audits and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.

Philippine Payroll Oversight

• Oversee end-to-end payroll administration in coordination with payroll providers and HR teams.
• Ensure accurate and timely remittance of:
• BIR withholding taxes
• SSS contributions
• PhilHealth contributions
• Pag-IBIG contributions
• Review payroll reconciliations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance with Philippine labor regulations and payroll-related controls.

Tax Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Manage all local tax compliance activities, including:
• Corporate Income Tax
• Expanded Withholding Tax (EWT)
• Final Withholding Tax (FWT)
• Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Documentary Stamp Tax (DST), where applicable
• Ensure timely filing and payment of all BIR tax returns.
• Coordinate tax audits, tax assessments, and inquiries from government agencies.
• Monitor changes in Philippine tax regulations and assess business impact.

BOI Compliance & Incentive Management

• Serve as the finance lead responsible for Board of Investments (BOI) compliance requirements.
• Prepare and submit BOI reports, registrations, annual compliance reports, and operational requirements.
• Monitor compliance with incentive conditions, commitments, and reporting deadlines.
• Liaise with BOI representatives and government agencies regarding incentives and regulatory matters.

Statutory & Corporate Compliance

• Manage statutory reporting and compliance obligations with:
• SEC
• BIR
• BOI
• LGUs
• SSS
• PhilHealth
• Pag-IBIG
• Other relevant government agencies
• Coordinate permit renewals, business registrations, and local regulatory filings.
• Ensure corporate documents and records remain updated and compliant.
• Manage relationships with outsourced providers, including:
• Payroll providers
• Accounting firms
• Tax consultants
• Audit firms
• Corporate secretarial providers
• Government compliance consultants
• Review service delivery performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support procurement and contract management activities related to finance operations.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Act as the primary finance representative for the Philippine entity.
• Partner with regional finance, HR, legal, procurement, and operational leaders.
• Provide guidance to local finance staff and shared service teams.
• Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, system implementations, and business expansion projects.

Minimum Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy
• CPA designation required or strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience .
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role .
• Experience supporting a PEZA or BOI-registered