Lead Statutory Accountant

RGP Philippines; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RGP Philippines is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Reporting & Statutory Accountant to lead external audits, statutory reporting, and compliance in a complex global environment. The role requires strong US GAAP knowledge, CPA-advantaged credentials, and a proven record in financial close and controls.

The ideal candidate will manage timelines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure accurate tax accounting across jurisdictions while enhancing processes for efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy required.
• CPA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' accounting/financial reporting experience.
• External audit experience highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, statutory accounting and internal controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience working within a global or complex organization is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage external financial statement audits and statutory reporting activities.
• Ensure timely completion of external audits and coordinate with internal and external audit teams.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of US GAAP, Local GAAP and tax reporting, working closely with the Tax Team.
• Maintain statutory and parallel ledgers, where applicable, and ensure accurate tax accounting.
• Manage timely financial period close in line with the closing calendar and agreed SLAs.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with SOX, internal controls, compliance and audit requirements.
• Take accountability for the completeness, accuracy and validity of financial actuals within scope.
• Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations, resolving open and long-outstanding items.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in line with global standards.
• Support auditors and relevant authorities with required activities and documentation.

Skills

Audit coordination

US GAAP knowledge

SOX/compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Global/complex organization experience

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA qualification preferred

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Reporting & Statutory Accountant to lead external audit coordination, statutory reporting, financial close, and compliance activities within a complex global environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage external financial statement audits and statutory reporting activities.
• Ensure timely completion of external audits and coordinate with internal and external audit teams.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of US GAAP, Local GAAP and tax reporting, working closely with the Tax Team.
• Maintain statutory and parallel ledgers, where applicable, and ensure accurate tax accounting.
• Manage timely financial period close in line with the closing calendar and agreed SLAs.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with SOX, internal controls, compliance and audit requirements.
• Take accountability for the completeness, accuracy and validity of financial actuals within scope.
• Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations, resolving open and long-outstanding items.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in line with global standards.
• Support auditors and relevant authorities with required activities and documentation.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• CPA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant accounting/financial reporting experience.
• Previous external audit experience highly desirable.Strong knowledge of financial reporting, statutory accounting and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience working within a global or complex organisation is advantageous.