Accounting Head (Leasing & Retail)

We Connect HR Solutions OPC; Valenzuela; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

We Connect HR Solutions OPC in Valenzuela City, Philippines seeks an Accounting Head to lead the Shared Support Accounting team, overseeing AP, AR, General Ledger and Compliance for Leasing and Retail units, reporting directly to the CFO/COO.

The role emphasizes leadership, policy enforcement, and executive-level reporting rather than day‑to‑day transaction processing, with responsibility for month‑end close, regulatory compliance, and process improvements across ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy; CPA license is an advantage.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years supervisory experience leading AP/AR/GL/Compliance teams.
• Background in real estate leasing, property management, or retail is strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting and lease management software; advanced MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Shared Support Accounting team overseeing AP, AR, General Ledger and Compliance.
• Own month-end close and financial reporting; review PFRS-compliant statements and variances.
• Review disbursements, vouchers, taxes, and tenant billing per lease contracts.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and asset registers; approve capitalizations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with BIR, LGU permits, and audits.
• Strengthen internal controls and SOPs; drive ERP enhancements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Month-End Close

PFRS Knowledge

Tax Compliance

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy

CPA license (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Lease management software

Job description

• Location: Valenzuela City, Philippines

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

• Department: Accounting – Shared Support

• Salary Range: 40,000 - 60,000

About the Role

Are you a strategic accounting leader with hands‑on experience in real estate leasing, property management, or retail?

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Head to lead our Shared Support Accounting team. Reporting directly to the CFO/COO, you will oversee four critical accounting functions—Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, and Compliance—driving the financial accuracy, reporting, and regulatory compliance for our growing Leasing and Retail business units (including Cebu operations).

In this role, you will focus on leadership, quality review, policy enforcement, and executive-level reporting rather than day-to-day transactional encoding.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Oversight: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the AP Lead, AR Lead, General Accountant, and Compliance staff; set deadlines, quality standards, and balance workloads across units.

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Own the month-end and year-end closing calendars; review trial balances and PFRS-compliant financial statements (PFRS 15, 16, 9 & PAS 40); present monthly P&L, balance sheet, and budget‑vs‑actual variance analyses to management.

• AP & AR Review: Approve disbursements, vouchers, and withholding taxes within the authority matrix; ensure tenant billing aligns with lease contracts (CUSA, utilities, escalations); review aging reports, write-offs, and ECL allowances.

• General & Property Accounting: Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset/investment property registers; approve capitalization of property improvements and CIP.

• Tax & Statutory Compliance: Review and approve all BIR filings (VAT, Withholding, Income Tax, SAWT/QAP, Alphalists); oversee local tax compliance (LGU permits, RPT); and liaise directly with external auditors and tax authorities.

• Process & Internal Controls: Strengthen internal controls, update SOPs/chart of accounts, and lead system automation initiatives across ERP and property management platforms.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or related field. CPA license is an advantage (not strictly required).

• Experience:

  • At least 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

  • At least 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role leading AP, AR, General Ledger, and Compliance teams.

  • Background in real estate leasing, property management, or retail is strongly preferred.

• Technical Knowledge:

  • Solid working knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (particularly PFRS 15, PFRS 16, PFRS 9, and PAS 40).

  • Comprehensive understanding of Philippine tax regulations and BIR requirements.

  • Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and lease management software.

  • Advanced MS Excel proficiency (pivot tables, complex formulas, reconciliation models).

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and variance-explanation skills, high integrity, and clear communication when presenting to executive leadership and non-finance stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Key executive visibility reporting directly to the CFO/COO

• Dynamic multi-industry exposure spanning both commercial leasing and retail operations

• Opportunity to spearhead ERP enhancements and process improvements