Accounting Manager – Construction (Urgent)

Grand Apex Constructions Inc.; Cainta; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Apex Constructions Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, project accounting, tax compliance, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a construction background with project cost accounting, progress billings, and strong team leadership. The role requires a CPA, a Bachelor's in Accountancy, and 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ in management, with expertise in construction finance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy and CPA certification are required.
• 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in management.
• Extensive construction industry experience and project cost accounting.
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Experience with PFRS and BIR regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Accounting Department and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor project costs, WIP, budgets, and project profitability.
• Supervise AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations, and month/end year-end closings.
• Oversee progress billings, collections, subcontractor billings, retention, advances, and liquidation.
• Ensure compliance with PFRS, BIR regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and strengthen controls.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement, and HR for accurate reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate the Accounting team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Project cost monitoring

Progress billings

WIP management

BIR compliance

PFRS compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

CPA Certification

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, project accounting, tax compliance, and internal controls. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in the construction industry, with extensive experience in project cost accounting, progress billings, financial analysis, and team leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Accounting Department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor project costs, Work-in-Progress (WIP), budgets, and project profitability.
• Supervise Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, bank reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Oversee progress billings, collections, subcontractor billings, retention, project advances, and liquidation of project funds.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), BIR regulations, and other statutory requirements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and strengthen accounting policies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement, Warehouse, HR, and other departments to ensure accurate project financial reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate the Accounting team while driving process improvements and operational efficiency.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy; CPA is required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Must have extensive accounting experience in the construction industry.
• Strong background in Construction/Project Accounting.
• Strong background in Project Cost Monitoring.
• Strong background in Progress Billings.
• Strong background in Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable.
• Strong background in Financial Reporting.
• Strong background in Budgeting & Forecasting.
• Strong background in Cash Flow Management.