Accounting Manager

Affinity Capital Corp.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Makati seeks an experienced accounting manager to oversee operations, financial reporting, and compliance. This role involves managing the accounting team, ensuring timely financial statements, and enforcing internal controls. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, at least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, and preferably a CPA license. This full-time position requires on-site presence in Makati.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• CPA license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the accounting team.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and present financial reports and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and tax laws.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes.

Skills

Leadership & Management

Financial Analysis

Accounting Standards

Internal Controls

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Job Description

On-site - Makati 5-10 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing the company’s operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. This role ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial records and reports, manages the month-end and year-end closing processes, and leads the accounting team to maintain high standards of performance and compliance. This role provides financial analysis and insights to support management decision-making, risk management, and strategic planning while ensuring adherence to GAAP, tax regulations, and current BIR rulings.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership and Management

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team handling Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and related functions
• Allocate workloads, set performance objectives, and conduct regular performance reviews
• Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, feedback, and clear expectations
• Develop and implement succession plans for critical accounting roles
• Resolve complex accounting issues escalated by team members

Financial Reporting and Closing

• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes and ensure all deadlines are met
• Prepare, review, and approve accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement)
• Consolidate financial data from multiple departments or subsidiaries
• Prepare and present financial reports, variance analysis, and insights to the CFO and management
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and provide required schedules and documentation
• Ensure timely preparation of management reports for decision-making purposes

Accounting Operations and Transactions

• Oversee all accounting cycles including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Fixed Assets
• Review and approve complex journal entries and balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Ensure proper venue recognition in accordance with company policies and accounting standards
• Manage company cash flow, liquidity monitoring, and cash forecasting
• Oversee intercompany transactions and ensure accurate reconciliation

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control systems
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax laws, BIR regulations, and other statutory requirements
• Manage tax filings including sales and use tax, property tax, and other regulatory reports
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial operational risks
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements

Systems and Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes to improve efficiency
• Lead or participate in the implementation of new accounting systems, ERP platforms, or financial software
• Continuously improve internal workflows to strengthen controls and reporting quality

Budgeting and Financial Analysis

• Assist the CFO in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities
• Analyze financial results, investigate significant variances, and provide explanations to management
• Provide data-driven insights to support strategic planning, cost optimization, and profitability initiatives

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA license is an advantage

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Other relevant certifications

Working Location

On-site - Makati