Accounting Manager

Open Access BPO; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Access BPO is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations in the Philippines. You will oversee General Ledger, Fixed Assets, audits, tax compliance, and finance team management while driving process improvements across the finance function.

The role requires a CPA with 5–7 years of accounting experience and at least 2 years in a managerial capacity. SAP B1 and advanced Excel skills are essential, with preferred exposure to PEZA/BOI reporting and ISO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
• CPA certification.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience in Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, and Internal Controls.
• At least 2 years of managerial experience.
• Proven experience leading, supervising, or managing a team.
• Experience in PEZA, BOI, and BOC reporting and compliance (preferred).
• Experience working within ISO-certified organizations (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Fixed Assets accounting, including lease-related accounting entries such as ARO, ROU, Finance Lease Liability, Deferred Lease Assets, and Collaterals.
• Oversee General Ledger activities, ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing of accounts.
• Manage and coordinate the annual external audit process, including the preparation and submission of Audited Financial Statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and full compliance with regulatory requirements, including PEZA and BOI reporting.
• Perform and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, and financial controls.
• Prepare management reports, financial analyses, and ad-hoc reports as required.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Finance team members.
• Support organizational objectives through additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

CPA

Tools

SAP Business One (SAP B1)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations and ensure the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of our financial reporting processes. This role will oversee General Ledger activities, Fixed Assets accounting, financial audits, tax compliance, and finance team management while driving continuous process improvements across the Finance function.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage Fixed Assets accounting, including lease-related accounting entries such as ARO, ROU, Finance Lease Liability, Deferred Lease Assets, and Collaterals
• Oversee General Ledger activities, ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing of accounts
• Manage and coordinate the annual external audit process, including the preparation and submission of Audited Financial Statements
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and full compliance with regulatory requirements, including PEZA and BOI reporting
• Perform and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, and financial controls
• Prepare management reports, financial analyses, and ad-hoc reports as required
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Finance team members
• Support organizational objectives through additional duties and special projects as assigned by management

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience in Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, and Internal Controls
• At least 2 years of managerial experience
• Proven experience in leading, supervising, or managing a team
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Hands-on experience using SAP Business One (SAP B1)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience in PEZA, BOI, and BOC reporting and compliance (preferred)
• Experience working within ISO-certified organizations (preferred)