Senior Accountant

Jobtailor; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the Philippines (Makati) seeks a senior finance professional to lead financial reporting, AP management, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and PFRS.

The role requires a CPA and 8+ years of experience, with SAP ERP proficiency and strong cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include end-to-end AP, month-/year-end close, and coordination with auditors, ensuring internal controls and regulatory compliance while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.
• CPA required with 8+ years in financial reporting and AP.
• Experience with GAAP and PFRS and interactions with auditors.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Excel, PowerPoint; SAP ERP preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post complex journal entries including revenue recognition, cost and inventory, and leases.
• Perform and review bank, balance sheet, intercompany, and clearing account reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports for management and audit review.
• Coordinate with intercompany partners, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes including invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Ensure compliance with policies, internal controls, U.S. 1099 reporting, and Philippine withholding taxes.
• Resolve complex vendor and payment issues; review AP sub-ledger reconciliations.
• Improve payment workflows and automation; mentor junior AP staff.
• Prepare statutory and management reports, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Support audits with schedules, reconciliations, and documentation; assist ERP migrations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounts Payable

U.S. GAAP & PFRS

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP ERP

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive financial reporting, accounting, and accounts payable experience
• Exposure to both operational accounts payable and general ledger accounting
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and PFRS
• Experience working with external parties such as auditor or audit client is a plus
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Excel, and PowerPoint
• SAP ERP experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, accounts payable management, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and PFRS. Proficient in leading automation initiatives and supporting ERP migrations while mentoring junior team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Financial Reporting
• Accounts Payable Management
• U.S. GAAP and PFRS Compliance
• SAP ERP Experience

Hard Skills

• Journal Entry Preparation
• Bank Reconciliation
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Cost Control
• Tax Filing
• Vendor Management
• Invoice Processing
• Regulatory Submission
• Audit Support
• Budgeting

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Mentoring
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

• Financial Reporting
• Accounts Payable
• U.S. GAAP
• PFRS
• Internal Controls
• Compliance Frameworks

Tools & Technologies

• Google Workspace
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• SAP ERP

• Prepare and post complex journal entries, including revenue recognition, cost and inventory, and leases
• Perform and review bank, balance sheet, intercompany, and clearing account reconciliations
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review financial statements and related reports for management and external audit review
• Coordinate with intercompany partners, auditors, and cross-functional teams
• Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, expense reimbursements, and vendor payments
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, U.S. 1099 reporting, and Philippine withholding taxes
• Resolve complex vendor and payment issues
• Review AP sub-ledger reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Improve payment workflows, vendor management, invoice processing, and AP processes
• Mentor and support junior AP team members
• Prepare and review statutory and management reports, tax filings, and regulatory submissions
• Support internal and external audits with schedules, reconciliations, and documentation
• Strengthen compliance frameworks and streamline reporting processes
• Lead automation opportunities across Accounting, AP, reporting, reconciliation, and approval workflows
• Support ERP migrations, upgrades, and financial tool implementations
• Participate in testing, validation, and rollout of system enhancements
• Support ad hoc finance projects, operational initiatives, cost controls, and budgeting efforts