Accounting Director - (Cebu)

Business Process Outsourcing International, Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Process Outsourcing International, Inc. is recruiting an Accounting Director to lead our accounting and financial control functions in a banking-focused environment.

You will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance, while guiding a finance team and partnering with senior leadership. The role emphasizes strong banking knowledge, governance, and process improvements to ensure accurate reporting and strategic financial support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in financial controlling, accounting, or finance, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Solid experience in financial controlling, financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls.
• Strong understanding of banking operations and financial processes.
• Extensive knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards applicable to the banking sector.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Experience working with internal/external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Proven experience in leading and managing Finance/Accounting teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the financial controlling and accounting functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
• Manage the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve financial controls, accounting policies, procedures, and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee accounting operations including General Ledger, financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, treasury-related accounting, and period-end closing.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide meaningful insights to senior management.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and management reporting processes.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial guidance and support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, records, and accounting systems.
• Coordinate with auditors, regulators, and other financial stakeholders during audits and reviews.
• Strengthen internal control frameworks and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Finance and Accounting team, including coaching and development.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of financial systems and process automation.
• Stay updated on changes in banking regulations and accounting standards and assess impact.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Internal controls

Auditing collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Director with solid expertise in financial controlling, accounting operations, and banking operations to lead and oversee the organization’s accounting and financial control functions. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and maintain strong financial controls in accordance with applicable banking regulations, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a strong understanding of the banking environment, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, internal controls, risk management, and financial analysis. Prior experience within the banking sector is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the financial controlling and accounting functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

• Manage the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve financial controls, accounting policies, procedures, and reporting processes.

• Ensure compliance with applicable banking regulations, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee accounting operations including General Ledger, financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, treasury-related accounting, and period-end closing.

• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide meaningful insights and recommendations to senior management.

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and management reporting processes.

• Partner with senior leadership and business units to provide financial guidance and support strategic decision-making.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, records, and accounting systems.

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, regulators, and other financial stakeholders during audits, examinations, and regulatory reviews.

• Strengthen internal control frameworks and identify opportunities to mitigate financial and operational risks.

• Monitor accounting and financial processes to ensure compliance with established policies and regulatory standards.

• Provide leadership and direction to the Finance and Accounting team, including coaching, performance management, and capability development.

• Support the implementation and enhancement of financial systems, reporting tools, and process automation.

• Stay updated on changes in banking regulations, accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements, assessing their impact on the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in financial controlling, accounting, or finance, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.

• Solid experience in financial controlling, financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls.

• Strong understanding of banking operations and financial processes.

• Extensive knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards applicable to the banking sector.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

• Experience working with internal/external auditors and regulatory bodies.

• Proven experience in leading and managing Finance/Accounting teams.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Banking industry experience is highly preferred.

• CPA or other relevant professional certification is an advantage, but not required.

• Experience in financial control, regulatory reporting, risk and compliance, or bank finance operations is highly advantageous.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and financial reporting platforms.

• Exposure to banking regulatory frameworks and financial reporting requirements.

• Must be willing to work full-time onsite at theCebu Head Office in Capitol (no relocation package provided).

• Can start ASAP