Financial Accountant

Rimes; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Rimes, a provider of the Intelligence Fabric for Capital Markets, seeks a finance professional to manage APAC local books and records, including the Philippines. You will lead statutory reporting and support tax compliance across jurisdictions.

This full-time role requires CPA/ACCA, a relevant degree, ERP/Excel proficiency, and strong attention to detail. Working hours are 13:00–22:00 PhST, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA).
• Proven experience in financial accounting and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience with local and international financial regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP software and Excel.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Local Books and Records for APAC subsidiaries (incl. PH, SG, AU).
• Lead statutory financial reporting and liaise with audit firms.
• Produce management accounts and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Handle local bank accounts and payments; oversee invoicing processes.
• Support sales tax compliance and tax reporting with Global Head of Tax.
• Perform administrative finance tasks and support cross-functional projects.

Skills

Financial accounting

Reporting

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA or ACCA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

About Rimes

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.

About Rimes

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.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA).
• 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.