Accounting Manager

Viventis Search Asia; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 1,674,000 - 2,567,000; Full time

Job summary

Viventis Search Asia is seeking a highly analytical Accounting Manager to oversee the holding company and subsidiary accounting operations in the Philippines. You will drive accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and ERP governance.

As ERP Champion and gatekeeper for ISO/ISM auditing, you will lead system upgrades, ensure data integrity, and mentor staff while partnering with auditors and the executive team.

Qualifications

• CPA licensed and authorized to sign off on corporate books and financial statements.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a senior management or supervisory role.
• Experience in holding company or complex multi-entity structure.
• Direct experience auditing ISO/ISM compliance frameworks.
• ERP systems mastery (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or MS Dynamics).
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Strong leadership, PM, and communication skills bridging accounting, IT, and execs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounting for holding company and subsidiaries.
• Prepare, review, and sign off on consolidated financial statements per GAAP/IFRS.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, eliminations and equity accounting.
• Oversee tax compliance, statutory filings, and treasury/cash flow management.
• Provide strategic financial insights to executives on liquidity and performance.
• Act as primary auditor liaison to ensure DEFICIENCY-free audits.
• Maintain ISO/ISM compliance controls and conduct internal audits.

Skills

ERP systems mastery

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Project management

Strong communication

Education

CPA license

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and strategic Accounting Manager to oversee the financial health, regulatory compliance, and accounting operations of our holding company and its subsidiaries. You will serve as our ERP Champion, leading the optimization and management of our financial systems, and act as the gatekeeper for ISO/ISM auditing and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the end-to-end accounting cycle for the holding company and oversee the financial reporting of subsidiary entities.
• Prepare, review, and sign off on monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Manage complex intercompany transactions, reconciliations, eliminations, and equity accounting.
• Oversee tax compliance, statutory filings, and treasury/cash flow management across the portfolio.
• Provide strategic financial insights to the executive team regarding subsidiary performance and holding company liquidity.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors, ensuring seamless, deficiency-free audits.
• Maintain, monitor, and enforce internal control structures to ensure absolute compliance with ISO (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 27001) or ISM (International Safety Management) standards, depending on sector requirements.
• Design and execute internal compliance audits to mitigate risk, protect assets, and ensure corporate governance across all entities.
• Keep abreast of evolving accounting regulations, ISO/ISM updates, and statutory laws to update corporate policies proactively.
• Serve as the functional owner and "Super User" of the ERP system.
• Lead system upgrades, modules implementation, and integrations to streamline accounting workflows across the holding company and subsidiaries.
• Ensure data integrity, establish standardized system controls, and manage user permissions.
• Train, onboard, and support accounting staff on ERP best practices, troubleshooting system issues as they arise.
• Leverage the ERP to build automated, robust reporting dashboards for real-time financial analysis.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strictly required (must be authorized to sign off on corporate books and financial statements).
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior management or supervisory role.
• Proven experience working within a holding company or a complex multi-entity/subsidiary corporate structure.
• Direct experience managing and auditing compliance under ISO or ISM frameworks.
• Expert-level mastery of major ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex modeling, macros, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Strong leadership presence, exceptional project management skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the communication skills required to bridge the gap between technical accounting, IT, and executive leadership.