Finance, Accounting & Compliance Lead

Real Life Sciences Philippines, Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Life Sciences Philippines, Inc. is seeking an experienced Finance, Accounting & Compliance Lead to oversee Philippine accounting operations and regulatory filings.

The role requires CPA certification and hands-on tax experience, with responsibility for financial reporting, payroll taxes, and coordination with auditors and service providers. The ideal candidate will guide the accounting team, ensure compliance with BIR, SEC, BOI, and LGU requirements, and lead initiatives to implement a

Qualifications

• Must be a Philippine Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 4-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, taxation, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Hands-on experience with BIR compliance and tax filings.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements.
• Experience handling SEC, BOI, and other government regulatory requirements.
• Experience coordinating with external auditors or accounting service providers.
• Experience reviewing accounting work and providing guidance to other accounting staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Prepare and/or review monthly financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Review bank reconciliations, accounts payable, billing, payroll entries, and expenses.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Oversee tax requirements including VAT, withholding taxes, income tax, and documentary stamp tax.
• Maintain BIR books of accounts and monitor regulatory changes.
• Manage BOI, SEC, NPC registrations and other filings; coordinate with regulators.
• Provide guidance to the Finance and Accounting Associate and oversee outsourcing as needed.
• Lead CAS implementation, data migration, testing, and process improvements.

Skills

CPA Philippines

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Audits & Coordination

Education

Philippine CPA license

Tools

CAS experience

Excel

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Finance, Accounting & Compliance Lead to oversee our Philippine accounting operations, financial reporting, taxation, and regulatory compliance.

This role will provide accounting oversight and guidance to the Finance and Accounting Associate, independently manage key accounting and compliance activities, coordinate with external auditors and service providers, and support the implementation of a Computerized Accounting System (CAS).

The ideal candidate is a Philippine Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with strong technical accounting knowledge, hands‑on experience in Philippine tax and regulatory compliance, and the ability to work independently while supporting and guiding the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.

• Prepare and/or review monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.

• Review bank reconciliations, accounts payable, billing statements, reimbursements, payroll entries, and company expenses.

• Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Prepare financial schedules and reports for management.

2. Tax & BIR Compliance

• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of Philippine tax requirements, including VAT, withholding taxes, income tax returns, and documentary stamp tax.

• Review tax computations, filings, payments, and supporting documentation.

• Maintain BIR books of accounts and related records.

• Monitor changes in tax regulations and coordinate with management and external tax advisors as necessary.

3. Regulatory Compliance (BOI, SEC, NPC & LGU)

• Manage and oversee BOI registration, reporting, and compliance requirements.

• Prepare and review BOI reports, financial schedules, and supporting documentation.

• Oversee SEC financial statement submissions and other regulatory filings.

• Manage NPC registration and renewal requirements.

• Coordinate local government permits, annual renewals, and other regulatory requirements.

• Monitor compliance deadlines and ensure timely submission of all required documents.

4. Accounting Oversight & Team Support

• Review and oversee the work of the Finance and Accounting Associate.

• Provide guidance and support on accounting, tax, and compliance matters.

• Identify discrepancies and ensure appropriate accounting controls and procedures are followed.

• Serve as backup for critical accounting responsibilities when additional coverage is required.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows.

5. Payroll & Government-Mandated Contributions

• Review payroll processing and related accounting entries.

• Ensure timely remittance of SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions and employee loan payments.

• Coordinate with HR on payroll, employee deductions, and government-mandated benefits.

6. Audit & External Provider Coordination

• Coordinate internal and external financial audits.

• Serve as a primary contact for external auditors, accounting service providers, and tax advisors.

• Review work performed by outsourced accounting providers.

• Support the transition of appropriate outsourced accounting activities to the internal finance function.

7. Accounting Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead or support the implementation of a Computerized Accounting System (CAS).

• Coordinate system configuration, data migration, testing, and implementation.

• Improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls.

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting and compliance activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be a Philippine Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• At least 4-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, taxation, or regulatory compliance.

• Strong knowledge of Philippine accounting standards and tax regulations.

• Hands‑on experience with BIR compliance and tax filings.

• Experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements.

• Experience handling SEC, BOI, and other government regulatory requirements.

• Experience coordinating with external auditors or accounting service providers.

• Experience reviewing accounting work and providing guidance to other accounting staff.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience implementing or supporting a Computerized Accounting System (CAS).

• Experience with Tala or similar accounting/business applications.

• Experience supporting BOI-registered companies, preferably in the BPO industry.

• Previous supervisory or team lead experience.

• Experience managing outsourced accounting functions.

• Experience working in a growing or fast-paced organization.

Core Competencies

• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong understanding of Philippine tax and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent financial reporting and reconciliation skills.

• Strong review, quality-control, and problem-solving abilities.

• High level of ownership, accountability, and professionalism.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, HR, Operations, and Management.