ACCOUNTING OFFICER

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI); Manila; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accounting Officer at Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will oversee fiduciary reporting, fund reconciliation, provident and loan administration activities, ensuring timely and compliant financial and client reporting. The role maintains ledger integrity and supports operational excellence through process improvements.

Leading a capable team, you will coach staff, drive automation initiatives, and coordinate with auditors and regulators to deliver accurate results and robust controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business/Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, reconciliation, or related financial operations.
• Experience managing reconciliation processes, financial reporting, and accounting activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fiduciary reporting, fund reconciliation, provident and loan administration.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and regulatorily compliant financial and client reports.
• Maintain integrity of fund balances, securities holdings, loan accounts, and general ledger.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and automation to boost efficiency.
• Develop team capability and provide coaching and succession planning.
• Coordinate with auditors, regulators, and counterparties on reporting matters.
• Review variances, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with policies, regulations, and internal controls.
• Manage reconciliation functions and fund accounting activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Fiduciary reporting

Fund reconciliation

Financial accounting

Regulatory compliance

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance or related field

Job description

Job Summary The Accounting Officer is responsible for overseeing fiduciary reporting, fund reconciliation, and provident and loan administration activities. The role ensures the timely preparation, accuracy, and regulatory compliance of financial and client reports, while maintaining the integrity of fund balances, securities holdings, loan accounts, and general ledger records. The position also leads process improvement initiatives, manages reconciliation functions, and develops team capability to support operational excellence.

Accounting Officer The Accounting Officer is responsible for overseeing fiduciary reporting, fund reconciliation, and provident and loan administration activities. The role ensures the timely preparation, accuracy, and regulatory compliance of financial and client reports, while maintaining the integrity of fund balances, securities holdings, loan accounts, and general ledger records. The position also leads process improvement initiatives, manages reconciliation functions, and develops team capability to support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of fiduciary reports, including financial statements, trustee reports, provident fund statements, insurance commission reports, ad hoc reports, and client reporting requirements.
• Manage fund reconciliation, loan administration, and fiduciary accounting activities to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.
• Validate and reconcile general ledger balances, securities holdings, loan accounts, provident accounts, and fund unit/share balances.
• Ensure reports submitted to clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards.
• Review reconciliation variances, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to resolve issues and improve data integrity.
• Coordinate with internal business units and external parties, including auditors, regulators, and counterparties, on reporting and reconciliation matters.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members through continuous training, performance support, and succession planning initiatives.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and turnaround times.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Business Management, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, reconciliation, or related financial operations functions.
• Experience managing reconciliation processes, financial reporting, and accounting activities.