Financial Accountant

Rimes; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Rimes, provider of the Intelligence Fabric for Capital Markets, seeks a finance professional to manage local books for APAC subsidiaries and support group accounting.

You will lead statutory financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting for Singapore, Philippines and Australia, coordinating with audit firms and cross‑functional teams.

The role requires a CPA/ACCA, strong regulatory knowledge, ERP and Excel proficiency, and a meticulous, collaborative work style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA).
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Experience with local and international financial regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage Local Books and Records for APAC subsidiaries (Singapore, Philippines, Australia).
• Lead statutory financial reporting and liaise with audit firms.
• Produce and analyze management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and provide insights.
• Manage local bank accounts and payments; oversee invoicing for the global AP team.
• Deliver sales tax returns and assist local tax reporting.
• Conduct financial administration and day-to-day operations.
• Support cross-functional ad hoc projects (ERP implementation, process improvements).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA/ACCA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Financial management software

Job description

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.

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

Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. We appreciate your understanding. Thank you for considering a career with us.

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