Accounting Supervisor

Startek; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Startek in the Philippines is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to oversee end-to-end general ledger activities for assigned entities, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. You will lead month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, prepare reconciliations, and support audits while upholding internal controls.

You will collaborate with A/P, A/R, Treasury, FP&A, and business partners to resolve accounting issues and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory reporting.
• Experience with audits (internal and external).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end GL accounting for assigned entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Lead month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax teams for statutory audits.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Identify process improvements and enhance internal controls.
• Provide accounting guidance to stakeholders and act as backup lead.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS

Audit coordination

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Accounting Supervisor will be responsible for managing the end-to-end general ledger accounting activities for assigned legal entities, ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial records and reporting. The role oversees month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, prepares and review balance sheet reconciliations, supports local statutory audits, and ensures compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned entities, the Accounting Supervisor will work closely with internal stakeholders, auditors, tax teams, and business partners to deliver high-quality financial information, maintain strong internal controls, and drive process improvements.

• Manage end-to-end general ledger accounting activities for assigned entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, provisions, account reconciliations, and other accounting entries.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for assigned entities and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances and unusual transactions.
• Flag and elevate unusual, non-compliant, or high-risk transactions for further review, correction, or approval.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, and account analyses.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory requirements, as applicable.
• Review accounting transactions and business events to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and compliance with company policies.
• Partner with Shared Services teams, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Compliance, FP&A and business stakeholders to address accounting and reporting matters.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned entities, providing accounting guidance and support to key stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support external, internal, and local statutory audits, including responding to auditor inquiries and providing supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, automation, and enhancement of internal controls.
• Assist the Senior Accounting Manager and other team members in executing financial and accounting strategies, driving process improvements, optimizing accounting operations, and ensuring the timely achievement of departmental objectives.
• Act as the primary back-up to the Senior Accounting Manager, providing coverage during absences, transition periods, peak workload cycles, and other business-critical situations to ensure continuity of accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities.
• Provide ad hoc support as needed, assisting with special projects or urgent financial and operational tasks.

Job Specifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in general ledger accounting and financial reporting, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements, including US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of internal, external, and statutory audits.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in financial software systems
• (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Able to multi-task, have demonstrated organizational, detail orientation, prioritization skills and time management skills to ensure that work related activities are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a team oriented, high demand and fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information.
• Solid communication skills to effectively deal with various levels of management, staff and/or outside contacts.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment and maintain a professional and positive manner.
• Effective listening skills to ensure understanding of instructions and directions and effectively communicate progress and problems to co-workers and management.
• Familiarity with a variety of office equipment, standard software packages and application and use of personal computers to include the Microsoft Office suite of products.