General Accounting - Manager (w/ PEZA Experience)

Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Leave Conversion

Performance Bonus

Christmas Bonus

Rice Subsidy

Life & Accident Insurance

Christmas Package

Service Award Recognition

Retirement Benefits

Annual Salary Increase

Government-Mandated Benefits

Job summary

Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation in Makati is seeking a Manager – General Accounting to oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance. You will lead the accounting team, drive process improvements, and ensure audit readiness in a hybrid setup (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH).

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, strong GAAP/IFRS/PEZA knowledge, and experience in financial reporting, ERP optimization, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any business-related course, preferably in Accounting.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and PEZA rules and requirements.
• Experience in financial reporting, accounting operations, and audit coordination.
• Experience leading or supporting digitalization projects, process improvements, or ERP optimization.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Drive process improvements through ERP optimization, digitalization, and workflow enhancements.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requirements and ensure audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team through performance management and continuous learning initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

General Accounting

GAAP IFRS PEZA

Audit coordination

Digitalization

ERP optimization

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

People management

Project management

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in any business-related course

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're Hiring: General Accounting Manager

Location: Makati City

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Setup: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH; no weekends)

Work Schedule: Semi-flexible

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Manager – General Accounting to oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, driving continuous process improvements, and leading the accounting team to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, PEZA, and other applicable accounting standards and regulations
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and expense movements
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Drive process improvements through ERP optimization, digitalization, and workflow enhancements
• Coordinate internal and external audit requirements and ensure audit readiness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and regulatory compliance
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team through performance management and continuous learning initiatives

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any business-related course, preferably in Accounting
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and PEZA rules and requirements
• Experience in financial reporting, accounting operations, and audit coordination
• Experience leading or supporting digitalization projects, process improvements, or ERP optimization
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and regulatory compliance

Required Skills

• Financial reporting and General Accounting
• Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and PEZA compliance
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications
• Financial analysis and budgeting
• Leadership and people management
• Project management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Decision-making and stakeholder management

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
• Leave Conversion
• Performance Bonus
• Christmas Bonus
• Rice Subsidy
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Christmas Package
• Service Award Recognition
• Retirement Benefits
• Annual Salary Increase
• Government-Mandated Benefits

Why Work With Us

Balance Work and Your Personal Life

• Spend more time with family during weekdays
• Manage your own time through our Flexi-schedule

Explore Training Opportunities

• Learn from Ajinomoto Group affiliates locally and abroad
• Join seminars and training programs for continuous growth

Career Development & Change

• Develop your skills and expand career paths across departments

Learn About Our Food Science

• Understand our products and their benefits to every Filipino
• Contribute to advancements in food, health, and wellness

Participate in Social Responsibility Efforts

• Engage in initiatives that address social issues
• Join sustainability efforts for the community and environment

Engage in Marketing Our Well-Known Brands

• Help promote leading food brands nationwide
• Participate in distribution efforts across the Philippines

Be Comfortable in Your Work Area

• Practice 5S (Sort, Shine, Set, Standardize, Sustain)
• Work in a clean, safe, and effective environment