Accounts Team Leader

Bernhard Schulte Gmbh

Philippines

Hybrid

PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid setup

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefit

Office lunch

Job summary

Bernhard Schulte Gmbh in the Philippines is seeking an experience Accounts Team Leader to guide a team of accounting professionals delivering IFRS-compliant reporting and high-quality financial information within a dynamic shared-services environment.

The ideal candidate will motivate staff, manage stakeholder relationships with international counterparts, and drive process improvements while ensuring timely month-end closes and strong controls.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline.
CPA designation is an advantage.
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
Experience in financial statement preparation and review.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accounts Officers and Senior Accounts Officers.
Monitor team performance against KPIs and service standards.
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
Ensure IFRS compliance and internal controls.
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Stakeholder Management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA designation advantageous

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Team Leader

Company : Bernhard Schulte Gmbh Job Type : Full Time Philippines

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Accounts Team Leader to lead a team of accounting professionals providing accounting, financial reporting, and compliance services to an international portfolio of companies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial information, maintaining high service quality standards, managing stakeholder relationships, and developing team members within a dynamic shared-services environment.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys leading people, solving complex accounting issues, and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accounts Officers and Senior Accounts Officers.
Monitor team performance against established KPIs and service standards.
Review work deliverables and provide technical guidance and feedback.
Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and career development initiatives.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
Ensure timely preparation of financial statements and management reports.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual variances.
Ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, and reporting requirements.

Client Service & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary escalation point for clients and internal stakeholders.
Build strong working relationships with assigned vessel owners, management companies, and international counterparts.
Conduct regular service review meetings with stakeholders.
Ensure service delivery commitments are consistently achieved.

Audit, Compliance & Controls

Coordinate external and statutory audits.
Review audit schedules and support responses to audit queries.
Ensure adherence to internal control procedures and accounting policies.
Identify and manage accounting and operational risks.

Process Improvement & Digitalization

Drive process enhancement, standardization, and automation initiatives.
Support implementation of new technologies and reporting tools.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and client experience.
Promote best practices across the team.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in accountancy or related accounting discipline.
CPA designation is an advantage.
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
Experience in financial statement preparation and review.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.

Preferred

Exposure to multi-entity accounting.
Experience dealing with international clients and stakeholders.
Knowledge of analytical and automation tools
Experience managing month-end close and audit engagements.

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
High attention to detail and quality
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Process improvement mindset
Client‑centric approach

Why You Should Join Us!

We offer a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities. By joining us, you will enjoy:

Benefits

Retirement Benefit
SSS, PagIbig, PhilHealth Contributions Employer’s Share
Medical Insurance (HMO)
Life Insurance
Free Uniform
Free Office Lunch
Pro‑rated Sick Leave and Vacation Leave on Day 1
18 Days’ Vacation Leave per annum (increasing every 5 years of service by 1 day up to 22 days
21 Days Sickness Leave per annum

Administrative Benefits