Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Oversee Daily Operations: Manage and supervise all general accounting functions, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset management.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare, review, and analyze accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and relevant company policies.
• Month-End/Year-End Close: Lead and manage the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure swift and accurate completion.
• Account Reconciliation: Ensure all balance sheet accounts, including bank and cash accounts, are regularly reconciled and discrepancies are resolved promptly.

Compliance and Audit

• Tax Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all local tax returns (e.g., BIR forms) and compliance with all tax laws and regulations in the Philippines.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all other relevant Philippine regulatory requirements, such as those from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for corporations.
• Internal Controls: Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal control policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure data accuracy.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audits, serving as the primary liaison between the company and the auditors.

Financial Management and Strategy

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop, monitor, and manage the annual operating budget and prepare financial forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities for improvement in operational efficiency and profitability.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage the company's cash flow and working capital to optimize liquidity and financial stability.
• System Improvement: Continuously review and optimize accounting processes and systems for greater efficiency, accuracy, and process automation.

Leadership and People Management

• Team Leadership: Lead, supervise, and mentor the accounting staff, providing coaching, training, and performance evaluations to foster a high-performing team.
• Policy Enforcement: Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles across the department.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with other department heads to provide financial guidance and support business planning and decision-making.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field.
• Professional Certification (Preferred): Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is highly preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Thorough knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), local tax laws, and government regulations (BIR, SEC).
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Skills and Attributes:
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for presenting financial data to management.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-driven mindset.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Php30, Php40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Opportunities for promotion

Work Location: In person