Accounting Team Leader

Intelegencia; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelegencia in Metro Manila is seeking a seasoned Senior Accountant to lead a team of BPO accountants through month-end and year-end closes, ensuring GL accuracy and timely reporting.

You will drive process improvements, support audits, and collaborate with auditors and clients to keep engagements running smoothly. The role requires 3–5 years in BPO accounting with supervisory experience and strong ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of BPO accounting experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, and closing processes.
• Proficient in ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of local and international accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of accountants to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and internal controls.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Review and approve financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and support management reports and financial dashboards.
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external parties (auditors, clients).
• Act as escalation point for accounting and reporting issues.
• Support audit preparation and handle ad hoc accounting tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

Lead a team of BPO accountants through month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, and audit prep. Own GL accuracy, drive process improvements and automation, and partner with auditors and clients to keep the engagement humming.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of accountants to ensure accurate and timely deliverables
• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and internal controls
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
• Review and approve financial statements and supporting schedules
• Prepare and support management reports and financial dashboards
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external parties (auditors, clients)
• Act as escalation point for accounting and reporting issues
• Support audit preparation and handle ad hoc accounting tasks

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 3–5 years of BPO accounting experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, and closing processes
• Proficient in ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of local and international accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS)
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work under pressure