Accounting Assistant Manager

Baker McKenzie; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie Manila seeks an Accounting Assistant Manager to provide timely and accurate accounting support and to lead the End-to-End Service Center Accounting team. You will oversee financial close activities, ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS, and drive process improvements while mentoring staff and addressing performance discussions.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, excellent English communication, and the use of AI tools to enhance productivity and service delivery within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA license or equivalent professional accounting certification is required.
• Significant supervisory experience in a professional services firm or shared service center.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience leading financial close activities and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of financial close activities per schedules.
• Ensure Center Accounting team complies with standard processes and procedures.
• Deliver Record-to-Report services within agreed SLAs.
• Monitor transition progress and drive successful service transitions.
• Lead team in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Provide input on internal and external audit queries.
• Guide and support direct reports and performance reviews.
• Update training materials and manuals regularly.
• Challenge established methods and leverage AI tools to boost productivity.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Time management

English proficiency

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Tools

AI tools

Job description

The Accounting Assistant Manager will provide timely and accurate accounting support services in accordance with the Firm’s accounting policies and global processes, while managing the activities and staff of the End-to-End Service Center Accounting department.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely and accurate execution of financial close activities in accordance with closing schedules and established guidelines.
• Ensure the Center Accounting team complies with the Firm’s standard processes and procedures.
• Ensure Record-to-Report Catalogue services are delivered within agreed service-level agreements.
• Monitor and report transition and service-delivery progress, and drive team activities that support smooth and successful service transitions.
• Lead team members in identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies within Accounting .
• Provide expert input on internal and external financial audit queries.
• Exercise strong analytical skills and sound professional judgment in complex situations.
• Guide and support direct reports in performing their responsibilities, identifying development opportunities, and completing performance discussions and evaluations.
• Ensure training materials and manuals are reviewed and updated regularly.
• Challenge established ways of working and use relevant technology, including AI tools, to support productivity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Skills and experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting , Finance, or another relevant business discipline.
• A CPA license or equivalent professional accounting certification is required.
• Strong experience in a relevant field, with significant experience in a supervisory role; experience in a professional services firm or shared service center is preferred.
• A solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and general accounting principles.
• Experience leading financial close activities, service transitions, process improvements, and team performance.
• Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgment.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Business proficiency in written and spoken English.
• The ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced, changing environment and adapt successfully to changing priorities and work demands.
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult conversations, provide timely feedback, and address performance concerns appropriately.
• Experience using AI or other digital tools to improve processes, productivity, or decision-making is advantageous.

Reports to: Accounting Senior Manager

Direct reports: Accounting Analysts, Supervisors, and/or Specialists

Key relationships: In-Market R2R Business Partners and End-to-End Service Centers