Certified Public Accountant

Together Light Incorporated; Taguig; Vor Ort; PHP 670.000 - 1.339.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Together Light Incorporated in Manila is seeking a Senior CPA/Accountant focused on compliance and controllership. You will lead financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and internal controls for multiple units.

You will oversee monthly closes, audits, and financial planning while collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls and efficiency. This role is based in Manila, with hybrid options available.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.
• In-depth knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), BIR regulations, and Philippine corporate law.
• Proficiency in accounting software (especially strong QuickBooks) and advanced Google Sheet/MS Excel Skills.

Aufgaben

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff; foster accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with department heads to enhance interdepartment workflow and support business objectives.
• Review and improve accounting processes; enable automation and digital tools to boost efficiency.

Kenntnisse

CPA

Internal controls

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Leadership

QuickBooks

English communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel/Sheets

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Together Light Incorporated builds and operates businesses that help people form meaningful relationships and connect across borders. Since 2009, the company has supported clients through interconnected stages of dating, travel, and immigration via brands such as Christian Filipina, Harmony Travel, and Filipino Visa. The team is global and primarily remote-first, with roles spanning marketing, client success, travel coordination, finance, HR, operations, quality assurance, and technology. Together Light values ownership, clear communication, flexibility, measurable results, and cross-business growth opportunities. The organization emphasizes continuous learning, ethical use of technology including AI, and a culture of initiative, transparency, and gratitude.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Certified Public Accountant role based in Taguig. The CPA will prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards. The role includes tax preparation and filing, managing regulatory submissions, and supporting audits by maintaining organized financial records and documentation. The CPA will collaborate with finance and operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial planning for multiple business units. Day-to-day tasks also involve reconciling accounts, monitoring internal controls, providing data-driven insights to leaders, and recommending process improvements to strengthen financial efficiency and compliance.

Company Description

Together Light Incorporated builds and operates businesses that help people form meaningful relationships and connect across borders. Since 2009, the company has supported clients through interconnected stages of dating, travel, and immigration via brands such as Christian Filipina, Harmony Travel, and Filipino Visa. The team is global and primarily remote-first, with roles spanning marketing, client success, travel coordination, finance, HR, operations, quality assurance, and technology. Together Light values ownership, clear communication, flexibility, measurable results, and cross-business growth opportunities. The organization emphasizes continuous learning, ethical use of technology including AI, and a culture of initiative, transparency, and gratitude.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Certified Public Accountant role based in Taguig. The CPA will prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards. The role includes tax preparation and filing, managing regulatory submissions, and supporting audits by maintaining organized financial records and documentation. The CPA will collaborate with finance and operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial planning for multiple business units. Day-to-day tasks also involve reconciling accounts, monitoring internal controls, providing data-driven insights to leaders, and recommending process improvements to strengthen financial efficiency and compliance.

Title: Senior CPA/Accountant - Compliance & Controllership

Location: Manila, Full-time on site or Hybrid, Regular Employee

Are you:

• A meticulous Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a passion for controllership and compliance?
• Experienced in managing daily accounting functions, from payables, receivables, and general ledger integrity?
• Skilled in developing and enforcing robust internal controls to safeguard company assets?
• An expert in Philippine tax laws and statutory compliance, including BIR, SSS, Philhealth, and PAG-Ibig?
• Familiar with all the necessary statutory filing requirements for Philippines corporations, everything from permits to articles of incorporation and SEC filings?
• Skilled in communicating, collaborating, and enforcing internal accounting policies and long-term strategies across other departments to ensure consistent adherence to accounting requirements?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, we would love to talk to you.

About Us:

We provide travel and immigration services from our office in Ermita. We have over 50 full-time employees in our office in the heart of Manila. For the past 10 years, we have grown steadily in both revenue and team size, thanks to our commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.

What You Will Do:

Team Leadership and Process Improvement

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other department heads to enhance interdepartment workflow and support overall business objectives.
• Continuously review and improve accounting processes, recommending new technologies and procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Renew permits and licenses; oversee compliance with financial regulations; ensure submission of taxes, fees, renewals.

Financial Processing and Payment Management

• Review payment requests and flag any non-compliance with company policies.
• Monitor disbursements to vendors and ensure they are logged properly in QuickBooks.
• Track supplier receipt compliance and maintain records for BIR Compliance.
• Maintain oversight of revenue recognition, cost allocations, and expense tracking to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Find ways to save money without reducing service quality or company stability.
• Oversee payroll reporting, in compliance with DOLE and other statutory guidelines/regulations.
• Coordinate payroll disbursement schedules with stakeholders.
• Ensure written procedures for all work functions are updated, compliant, and useful.

Financial Planning, Reporting, & Analysis

• Prepare and present timely, accurate financial statements (Income/Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement).
• Expert in Quickbooks (Understanding of QB's reconciliation logic)
• Lead the annual budgeting process and report on the performance against budget, providing variance analysis.
• Oversee all aspects of cash management, including monitoring of bank balances and preparing cashflow forecasts.
• Ensure the proper and timely closing of books each month and at year-end.
• Oversee vendor management, expense reimbursement systems, and payment approvals and employee loans.
• Implement automation and digital tools to streamline finance processes, reducing manual work and errors.

Compliance, Risk & Controls

• Ensure compliance with all local taxation requirements, including VAT, withholding taxes, payroll taxes, and corporate income tax.
• Lead the preparation and submission of the Audited Financial Statement for Security Exchange Commission (SEC) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
• Oversee accurate filing of statutory remittances, returns, and coordination with tax authorities.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Prepare for and lead both internal and external audits, ensuring all findings are resolved in a timely manner.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership.

More About You:

• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in accounting controllership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.
• In-depth knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), BIR regulations, and Philippine corporate law.
• Proficiency in accounting software (especially strong QuickBooks experience) and advanced Google Sheet/MS Excel Skills.
• Strategic thinker with excellent English communication skills.