Chief Accountant

MoneyCat Financing Inc.; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

MoneyCat Financing Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the accounting operations, ensuring accurate month-end reporting and robust internal controls.

The role covers regulatory compliance, budgeting support, and coordination with auditors, with a focus on process improvements and team development within a fast-growing finance team in Metro Manila.

Qualifications

• Oversee month-end closing and provide timely financial reporting and analyses.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and ensure compliance across tax, BIR, SEC, and LGUs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors; address audit findings.
• Lead and develop the accounting team; drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage month-end reporting process.
• Ensure all month-end adjustments are valid and recorded.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and monitor accounting balances.
• Maintain organized accounting documentation and records.
• Advise staff on complex reporting issues and non-routine transactions.
• Review finance policies and drive improvements across the department.

Skills

Month-end reporting

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit coordination

Team leadership

Process improvement

Job description

1. Accounting Operations Efficiency

• Oversee and manage the month-end reporting process; provides accurate, timely and useful financial reports and analyses to management; complying with all external financial reporting, tax and other requirements.


• Ensures all necessary month-end adjustments are valid and properly recorded.


• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial data integrity and compliance


• Monitors and analyzes movements in accounting balances.


• Maintain an organized and complete library of accounting files, records, and supporting documents.


• Implement accounting procedures and internal controls within the department


• Advise staff on handling non-routine transactions and complex reporting issues.


• Periodically review finance policies and processes, providing recommendations for improvement


• Communicate policy and process updates to the team and other departments.


• Resolve operational issues within scope and resolve significant matters affecting company operations and financial reporting.

2. Government/ Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (BIR, SEC, LGU, and other government agencies).


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax and accounting standards, ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.


• Oversee bank-related compliance activities and ensure timely completion.

3. Management Accounting and Control

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.


• Monitor departmental budget utilization and recommend cost control measures.


• Ensure adequacy of working capital and proper monitoring of cash balances.


• Partner with internal and external auditors; provide timely responses and implement corrective measures to audit findings.


• Coordinate the provision of financial information during annual audits.


• Analyze financial data related to defaulted loans and support management in decision-making.

4. Team Management

• Oversees the day-to-day work assignments of the team; sets performance targets and monitors their progress.


• Coach and mentor team members, providing constructive feedback and development support.


• Conduct training for new and current staff on policies, processes, and best practices.


• Encourage collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.


• Foster a positive and accountable work environment.

5. Others

• Takes on other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time