Accounting Manager

Summit Media (Summit Publishing Co., Inc.); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Media (Summit Publishing Co., Inc.) is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements, management reports, and strong internal controls.

You will review journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses; ensure compliance with PFRS and regulatory requirements; coordinate with internal and external auditors; and drive finance transformation, automation, and strategic investments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Ensure compliance with PFRS, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits.
• Oversee tax management and compliance including VAT and income taxes.
• Drive finance transformation, automation and digital tools.
• Provide accounting and tax guidance for investments and strategic projects.

Job description

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Ensure compliance with PFRS, company accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial audits.
• Tax Management & Compliance
• Oversee compliance with all national and local tax requirements.
• Review VAT, withholding taxes, DST, income tax, and other statutory filings.
• Ensure timely tax payments and submission of regulatory reports.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support tax planning initiatives while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate BIR audits, tax assessments, and communications with external tax advisors.
• Controllership & Internal Controls
• Maintain a strong internal control environment across Finance.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records.
• Review accounting policies and recommend improvements.
• Monitor financial risks and control deficiencies.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to strengthen governance and operational efficiency.
• Leadership & People Development
• Supervise and develop Accounting Supervisors.
• Coach and mentor team members to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Business Partnering
• Provide accounting, tax, and financial advice to support commercial decisions.
• Build collaborative relationships across departments to support business objectives.
• Finance Transformation & Digitalization
• Assist AVP-Controller in process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Support implementation of digital solutions and AI-enabled Finance tools
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement projects that enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Support Finance Transformation initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Investments, Acquisitions & Strategic Projects
• Lead the accounting and tax workstreams for new investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring initiatives.
• Support financial due diligence activities in coordination with Finance, Legal, and external advisors.
• Assess accounting implications under applicable PFRS/IFRS, including consolidation and post-acquisition accounting.
• Evaluate tax implications and recommend tax-efficient transaction structures while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with auditors, legal counsel, tax consultants, and business teams during transaction execution.
• Support post-acquisition integration of accounting processes, reporting, internal controls, and policies.
• Prepare accounting and tax position papers for significant transactions and present recommendations to Management as required