Accounting supervisor to manager Japanese BPO

John Clements; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cebu City is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to manage daily accounting operations and ensure compliance with all regulations. This role involves overseeing the financial closing process, preparing financial statements, and providing insights for business strategy. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or Finance and at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounting at supervisory level or above.
• Preferably from a multinational or Japanese company.
• Not a job hopper.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable.
• Oversee financial closing and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine tax regulations.

Skills

MS Office

ERP

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Job description

Manage and supervise daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliation, and journal entries
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting
Prepare and present financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to both local management and Japan headquarters
Ensure compliance with Philippine tax regulations, BIR submissions, and external audit requirements
Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and government agencies
Monitor cash flow and implement financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decision-making and strategic planning
Support intercompany transactions and reporting in coordination with Japan HQ
Ensure proper documentation and compliance with internal policies and financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS or J-GAAP, as applicable)

※The scope of responsibilities will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and skill set, as certain accounting and finance functions are currently being handled by an external consulting firm.

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounting SPV or above, preferably in a multinational or Japanese company
Not a job hopper
MS Office, ERP, or SAP

Work schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 ~ 17:00

Hiring Process:
(1) Document screening
(2) 1st round interview (HR Dept.)
(3) 2nd round interview (executive interview)
(4) Offer of employment
They expect 2 to 3 interviews, depending on experience and other factors.

Note: The accounting functions are currently outsourced to an external consulting firm.Manage and supervise daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliation, and journal entries
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting
Prepare and present financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to both local management and Japan headquarters
Ensure compliance with Philippine tax regulations, BIR submissions, and external audit requirements
Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and government agencies
Monitor cash flow and implement financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decision-making and strategic planning
Support intercompany transactions and reporting in coordination with Japan HQ
Ensure proper documentation and compliance with internal policies and financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS or J-GAAP, as applicable)

※The scope of responsibilities will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and skill set, as certain accounting and finance functions are currently being handled by an external consulting firm.

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounting SPV or above, preferably in a multinational or Japanese company
Not a job hopper
MS Office, ERP, or SAP

Work schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 ~ 17:00

Hiring Process:
(1) Document screening
(2) 1st round interview (HR Dept.)
(3) 2nd round interview (executive interview)
(4) Offer of employment
They expect 2 to 3 interviews, depending on experience and other factors.

Note: The accounting functions are currently outsourced to an external consulting firm.