Accounting & Finance Lead

RM101 Square; Philippines; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

RM101 Square in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for property portfolios, ensure regulatory compliance with BIR and related filings, and maintain audit-ready records.

You will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, develop budgets and forecasts, perform cost analysis, and collaborate with operations and management to improve financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5 years of accounting, reporting, budgeting and compliance experience.
• Hands-on with government regulatory compliance including property taxes and permits.
• Strong financial analysis, cost analysis, trend identification, and forecasting skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.
• High integrity and ownership of financial responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present data clearly to management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for property portfolios including revenue recognition, expenses, and GL maintenance.
• Ensure technical compliance with BIR and other regulations, including VAT and EWT filings.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records with property assets, permits, and leases.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure financial integrity and compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop executive reports on budgets, expenses, and property performance.
• Conduct financial analysis and variance explanations; provide recommendations.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for all portfolios.
• Monitor expenses and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with property management and operations to align financial activities.
• Mentor junior finance staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Mentoring / leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Technical Compliance

• Manage full-cycle accounting for property portfolios, including revenue recognition (rents, leases, utilities), operating expenses, and general ledger maintenance.

• Ensure technical compliance with BIR and other government regulations, including VAT, EWT, and statutory filings specific to real estate operations.

• Maintain audit-ready financial records, including documentation of property assets, permits, and lease agreements.

• Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure financial integrity and regulatory compliance.

Financial Reporting & Executive Insights

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual Financial Statements.

• Develop executive-level reports on budgets, expenses, cost analysis, and property performance.

• Conduct financial analysis, including profitability by property type, trend identification, and variance explanations.

• Provide actionable recommendations to optimize financial performance and support management decisions.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for residential, commercial, and lot/land portfolios.

• Monitor operational expenses and identify cost optimization opportunities.

• Support strategic decision-making for acquisitions, developments, and lease renewals.

Team Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with property management teams, site caretakers, and operations staff to align financial and operational activities.

• Strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting systems.

• Mentor junior finance or administrative staff to ensure high standards of accuracy, accountability, and compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance—preferably in real estate or property management.

• Hands-on experience with BIR and other government regulatory compliance, including property-related taxes and permits.

• Strong financial analysis skills, including cost analysis, trend identification, and forecasting.

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.

• High integrity, accountability, and ownership of financial and compliance responsibilities.

• Excellent communication skills; able to present complex financial data clearly to management.