Accounting Manager

AltPayNet Corp.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AltPayNet Corp. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the finance team, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain strong internal controls in line with Philippine standards.

The role focuses on reporting, tax compliance, and financial analysis to support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting or finance, CPA or CMA preferred, 5–7 years in accounting with 2–3 years in management, and advanced Excel skills alongside experience in major

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Proven experience leading the month-end close process and managing external audits.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership of work.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and distribute internal financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and GAAP.
• Lead annual financial audit and tax preparation; main liaison with external auditors.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead and develop a team of 5 accounting staff (AP, AR, Staff Accountants).
• Manage workload, conduct performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze financial data and trends; provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and variances; explain discrepancies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Accountability

Ownership

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

CMA

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the role

The Accounting Manager will lead the accounting and finance team, oversee financial reporting and tax compliance, and provide management with accurate financial information and actionable insights. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the company's financial records, monitoring revenue and profitability across products, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with applicable Philippine accounting standards and tax regulations. This role will also support business decisions through financial analysis, forecasting, and industry research, while leading and developing a team of six (6) members.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the entire month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Manage the preparation and distribution of internal financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with all local regulatory requirements and GAAP.
• Lead the annual financial audit and tax preparation process, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 accounting staff, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Staff Accountants.
• Manage workload distribution, conduct performance reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Analyze financial data and trends, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to leadership.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and variances, investigating and explaining discrepancies.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Proven experience leading the month-end close process and managing external audits.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) and experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership of work.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork orientation.