Accounting Manager

Corporate Executive Search, Inc. (CESI); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporate Executive Search, Inc. (CESI) in Metro Manila seeks an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and lead the accounting team.

You will manage month-, quarter-, and year-end closings, prepare financial statements, strengthen internal controls, and coordinate audits to ensure compliance.

The role requires a CPA, a Bachelor's in Accountancy, 5+ years of supervisory experience, and strong Excel and SAP/MYOB skills; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• At least 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience in Finance and Accounting.
• Strong background in financial reporting, general ledger management, budgeting, tax compliance, and audit coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems such as SAP, MYOB, or equivalent.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Willingness to render overtime and work on weekends or holidays when required, particularly during critical accounting cycles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and lead the accounting team.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and management reports to support business decisions.
• Oversee general ledger activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting policies, procedures, and processes.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for business planning and decision-making.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members to enhance overall performance and productivity.
• Oversee the maintenance of customer and supplier accounts, including account creation for newly established stores.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA

Tools

SAP

MYOB

Job description

• Oversee daily accounting operations and lead the accounting team to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with company policies.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and management reports to support business decisions.
• Oversee general ledger activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting policies, procedures, and processes.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for business planning and decision-making.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members to enhance overall performance and productivity.
• Oversee the maintenance of customer and supplier accounts, including account creation for newly established stores.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• At least 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience in Finance and Accounting
• Strong background in financial reporting, general ledger management, budgeting, tax compliance, and audit coordination
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems such as SAP, MYOB, or equivalent
• Excellent leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines
• Willingness to render overtime and work on weekends or holidays when required, particularly during critical accounting cycles