Accounting Manager

Financial Reporting

• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations are completed on time.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data and resolve discrepancies before finalizing reports.
• Prepare/review accurate and timely financial statements, reports and reconciliations in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve journal entries and financial reports to ensure integrity of financial records.
• Provide management with financial insights, trends, and risk analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Accounting Operations

• Supervise core accounting functions including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Payroll, and General Ledger (GL).
• Ensure that transactions are recorded promptly and accurately, and that supporting documentation is complete and compliant with internal policies and government regulations.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard financial assets and ensure accuracy.
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure that customer receivables are collected on time.

Internal Controls and Risk Management

• Design, implement, and monitor internal control systems to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or misstatements.
• Conduct periodic reviews of accounting procedures and recommend enhancements to strengthen controls.
• Ensure segregation of duties and compliance with audit standards.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Preparate of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Track actual performance against budgets, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the implementation of cost-saving initiatives and financial strategies to improve profitability.

Regulatory Compliance Oversight

• Ensure strict adherence to Philippine tax laws, including VAT, income tax, withholding tax and other statutory obligations.
• Maintain compliance with internal corporate policies and external financial reporting standards such as PFRS (Philippine Financial Reporting Standards)
• Stay updated on changes in government regulations and assess their impact on business operations.

Audit Coordination and Management

• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate annual financial audits, ensuring timely submission of required documents and schedules.
• Prepare/review audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to streamline the audit process.
• Act as the primary point of contact during audit engagements, addressing queries and clarifying financial data.
• Analyze audit findings and collaborate with relevant departments to implement corrective actions.
• Develop internal controls and process improvements to prevent recurrence of audit issues.
• Document and track resolution progress to ensure accountability and transparency.

Regulatory Compliance and Tax Management

• Ensures accuracy and timely submission of all BIR filings (VAT, income tax, withholding tax, etc.)
• Maintains audit-ready documentation and supports internal and external audits.
• Interprets tax and regulatory updates and ensures company compliance with current government requirements.
• Manage Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) audits, including Letter of Authority (LOA) and Tax Verification Notices.
• Ensure audit findings are properly addressed and, when necessary, formally protested through submission of supporting documentation and legal rulings/regulations.
• Coordinate with tax consultant or legal counsel for complex tax issues or disputes.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• At least 10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, ideally with exposure to Public Accounting and IT/PEZA-registered industries.
• Strategic, proactive, and solutions-oriented thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leader capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and QuickBooks.
• Highly analytical, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BIR and PEZA regulations, with experience coordinating with external auditors and government agencies (BIR, LGU, PEZA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Upholds the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• At least 10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, ideally with exposure to Public Accounting and IT/PEZA-registered industries.
• Strategic, proactive, and solutions-oriented thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leader capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and QuickBooks.
• Highly analytical, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BIR and PEZA regulations, with experience coordinating with external auditors and government agencies (BIR, LGU, PEZA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Upholds the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid training
• Pay raise
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 12/11/2025