Financial Accountant

Rimes Technologies; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rimes Technologies is seeking a Senior APAC Financial Accountant to manage local books and lead statutory reporting across APAC entities, based in Manila. You will ensure accurate financial records, coordinate audits, and deliver insightful management reporting to support global growth.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, cross‑jurisdiction experience, and proficiency with ERP systems and Excel. You will work with IT, Operations, and HR on strategic projects and tax compliance matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in financial accounting and reporting, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Experience with local and international financial regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Local Books and Records for APAC subsidiaries (including the Philippines, Singapore and Australia).
• Lead Statutory Financial Reporting and coordinate with audit firms.
• Produce and analyze management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and group reporting.
• Manage local bank accounts and payments; oversee invoicing processes for the global AP team.
• Handle Sales Tax compliance and support local tax reporting with the Global Head of Tax.
• Support strategic ad hoc projects, cross‑functional with IT, HR and Operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Rimes provides the Intelligence Fabric for Capital Markets, a trusted data network and intelligence architecture that transforms fragmented data, operations and workflows into decision-grade intelligence. The world’s leading institutional investors, asset managers, and service providers rely on Rimes to help them make better investment decisions that power more than US$ 75 trillion in AUM annually.

The Opportunity:

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in managing and optimizing financial operations in the growing APAC region and contributing to the group accounting and reporting requirements. If you are passionate about finance, meticulous in your work, and eager to contribute to a growing global organization, we would love to hear from you.

Working as part of the global accounting team, this role will support Rimes’ continued growth by helping ensure our regional entities are well controlled, efficiently run, and aligned with the company’s wider strategic goals, while also maintaining internal and external stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Local Books and Records for all APAC subsidiaries (incl. Singapore, the Philippines and Australia): Oversee and maintain accurate financial records.
• Lead Statutory Financial Reporting: Ensure compliance with statutory financial reporting requirements for the APAC region. Key point of contact for audit firms.
• Management Reporting: Produce and analyse management accounts, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and provide insightful group management reporting.
• Bank Account and Payment Management: Manage local bank accounts and payments. Maintain efficient invoice processes for the global AP team.
• Sales Tax Compliance: Deliver returns and ensure necessary documentation adheres to local requirements. Support Global Head of Tax with local tax reporting and filing.
• Financial Administration and Operations: Perform and take ownership for administrative tasks meticulously and comprehensively.
• Other ad hoc projects: Support and contribute to strategic ad hoc projects, working cross-functionally with Operations, IT and HR. e.g. ERP implementation support, enhance financial processes and reporting capabilities, assist with Philippines tax exemption project etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in financial accounting and reporting, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Experience working with local and international financial regulations and proficient in managing financial operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of local financial regulations and statutory requirements in the Philippines and Singapore. Knowledge of regulations and statutory requirements in Australia desired but not essential.
• Proficiency in financial management software, ERP systems and Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Working Hours: 13:00 to 22:00 PhST, Monday to Friday

Rimes is committed to promote the values of diversity and inclusion throughout the business. Whether it’s through recruitment, retention, career progression or training and development, we are committed to improving opportunities for people regardless of their background or circumstances.

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