Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Consumer sector to hire an Accounting Manager. This opportunity is based in the Philippines. The successful candidate will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial information that supports effective business operations and strategic decision-making.
Position Overview
Lead the company's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective financial controls across the organisation.
Drive operational excellence and support business growth through strong financial governance, team leadership, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the company's overall accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Manage the General Accounting team and provide guidance, supervision, and performance management to ensure efficient delivery of accounting functions.
- Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, and other financial schedules.
- Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Monitor general ledger accounts, account reconciliations, and other accounting transactions.
- Oversee tax compliance and ensure timely submission of required tax returns and regulatory filings with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and other relevant stakeholders during audits and regulatory reviews.
- Monitor cash flow, treasury-related activities, and financial transactions to support effective financial management.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting systems, and operational efficiency.
- Work closely with other departments and management to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- At least 5 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity within an accounting or finance function.
- Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams.
- Strong background in general accounting, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation and review.
- Experience overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Experience managing audits, regulatory reviews, and stakeholder engagements.
- Experience supporting business operations through financial analysis and decision support.
Technical / Functional Expertise
- Strong knowledge of Philippine accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
- Solid understanding of taxation, tax compliance, and BIR regulatory requirements.
- Expertise in general ledger management, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Experience implementing and maintaining internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
- Knowledge of treasury management, cash flow monitoring, and financial controls.
- Experience coordinating with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
- Ability to analyse financial data and provide actionable recommendations to management.
- Strong understanding of accounting operations, compliance requirements, and financial governance.
Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies
- Excellent leadership and people management capabilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.
- Proactive approach to process improvement and operational efficiency.
- Strong business partnering skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professional judgement