Accounting Manager

Jacobs; Mandaluyong; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Philippines seeks an Accounting Manager to supervise accounting services, support the Accounting Director and Global Accounting team. You will oversee quarterly SEC filings, close processes, pension accounting, and external audits, ensuring US GAAP and SOX compliance.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting, automate processes, and drive cost savings while aligning with Jacobs’ hybrid work policy and global standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• CPA license or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with US GAAP, SOX controls and external reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K and annual Form 10-K in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Manage accounting for defined benefit pension plans and monthly close processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure SOX compliance and testing.
• Develop and improve financial reporting processes, automation, and controls.
• Support statutory reporting requirements and cross-functional projects.

Skills

MS Excel

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA license or equivalent (local CA/ACCA)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Hyperion Financial Management

WDesk/Workiva

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

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 (100PM - 1000PM 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.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions - we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too - from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.