Accounting Leader/Manager

Wigroup Career Inc.; Lapu-Lapu; Hybrid; PHP 2,031,120 - 2,432,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work style with remote option

Direct involvement with executives

Opportunity for high responsibility and impact

Job summary

A growing education company in Lapu-Lapu is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial and accounting functions. You will work closely with management to develop financial strategies and lead an accounting team. This position offers a collaborative environment with high responsibility, opportunities for growth, and a flexible work schedule including remote options. Applicants should have practical accounting experience and a strong interest in meaningful businesses.

Qualifications

• Practical accounting and finance experience in a business company.
• Experience collaborating with management.
• Experience managing administrative divisions.
• Strong interest in socially meaningful businesses.

Responsibilities

• Manage company-wide financial and accounting processes.
• Develop financial strategies with management and executives.
• Lead the accounting team, focusing on staff development.
• Establish governance structures and workflows.

Skills

Practical accounting and finance experience

Experience collaborating with management

Experience managing administrative divisions

Strong interest in socially meaningful businesses

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Google Sheets

Lark

Job description

Overview

You will play a central role in the accounting, finance, and administrative functions of a rapidly growing education company. This position involves working closely with management to strengthen overall governance and develop financial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Company-wide financial and accounting management (budget vs. actual management, cash flow management)
• Formulation of management strategies and financial plans in collaboration with executives
• Management of the accounting team (staff development, promoting process improvements)
• Establishing workflows and governance structures

Example Daily Workflow

• Morning meeting
• Task confirmation with the accounting team
• Reviewing daily journal entries and processing
• Regular meetings with executives
• Coaching and reviewing team members\' work
• Preparing analytical reports related to financial planning

Team Structure

• 1 Japanese Accounting Manager (this position)
• 14 Filipino accounting staff

Tools Used

• Accounting software: QuickBooks
• Communication: Lark (equivalent to Slack)
• Excel / Google Sheets

Why This Role is Attractive

• A central role in shaping the financial strategy of a fast-growing company
• Direct involvement with executives, contributing to key decision-making
• High level of responsibility in strengthening the administrative structure
• Flexible work style with remote work option (2 days in office per week)
• High social impact: combining education and global contribution

Career Path

Currently, we operate in over 10 countries.

This role will manage the accounting teams across three local entities in the Philippines.

We have approximately 3,000 employees in the Philippines alone, with countless related tasks to oversee and improve. Initially, the COO will provide close support.

Compensation

Compensation can be broadly adjusted depending on experience. While the initial range is as listed, considering the scale and responsibility, salaries exceeding PHP 200,000/month may be possible in the future.

Required Skills & Experience

• Practical accounting and finance experience in a business company
• Experience collaborating with management
• Experience managing administrative divisions
• Strong interest in socially meaningful businesses

Preferred Skills

• Work experience overseas or in multicultural teams
• Knowledge of accounting standards and taxation (Philippine standards)
• Work experience in English