Accounting Manager

JACOBS PROJECTS (PHILIPPINES), INC.; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Philippines is seeking an Accounting Manager to supervise accounting services, support the Accounting Director and the Global Accounting team. The role involves overseeing SEC reporting, US GAAP compliance, and SOX controls, with a focus on process improvement and cost savings.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 8–10 years of financial reporting experience, CPA or equivalent, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant financial reporting experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• CPA license or equivalent (local CA/ACCA).
• Experience with US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX controls.
• Strong MS Excel skills and data handling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly SEC Forms 10-Q/8-K and annual 10-K under US GAAP.
• Support accounting director and global accounting team; cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage accounting for defined benefit pension plans.
• Prepare monthly closing entries, reconciliations, and roll forwards.
• Produce ad hoc reports and assist statutory reporting requirements.
• Oversee external audit process and SOX testing/compliance.

Skills

Financial reporting

US GAAP & SOX understanding

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Hyperion Financial Management

WDesk/Workiva

Job description

Your impact

Jacobs Philippines is looking for an Accounting Manager who will supervise accounting services in the organization, provide support to the Accounting Director and the Global Accounting team.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of the Company’s quarterly SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K (earnings release) and annual Form 10-K in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
• Participate in cross functional projects and assist other functions with financial reporting and disclosure matters
• Management of the accounting for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans
• Prepare/review monthly closing journal entries and account reconciliations and roll forwards
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses, as requested
• Assist in various statutory reporting requirements
• Ensure all duties performed are in compliance with GAAP, Company policies and procedures, SEC reporting requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
• Responsible for testing and/or review for SOX requirements
• Manage external audit process
• Participate in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for financial reporting activities, and their continuous improvement process including automation and acceleration
• Drive process improvement and identify opportunities for cost savings.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• At least 8 - 10 years of relevant financial reporting experience in public accounting and/or a commercial business environment, ideally some portion of supervisory experience
• CPA license or equivalent (local CA/ACCA)
• Experience with currency translation, and other technical accounting and reporting issues
• Technical knowledge and understanding of SEC and/or other external reporting, US GAAP and SOX requirements and controls
• Ability to demonstrate strong Microsoft Office skills (especially MS Excel)
• Ability and willingness to be flexible and work late hours, especially during month end and quarter end close, to allow successful cooperation with US time zone-based teams and stakeholders
• Amenable to work on Midshift schedule (1:00PM - 10:00PM Ph Time)

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with a large ERP system (ideally Oracle)
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management
• Experience with WDesk/Workiva
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with others, especially in a remote environment
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external auditors
• Ability to work in a fast, dynamic environment, and prioritize competing priorities
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and process improvement skills.