Senior Accountant

SoftwareOne; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftwareOne is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and statutory compliance. The role involves managing audits, coordinating with external auditors, and driving finance transformation initiatives across the organization.

The ideal candidate has CPA certification, a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, and at least seven years of accounting experience, including leadership. ERP experience with D365/Navision is required, with Big Four exposure a plus.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of accounting, reporting, audit, and compliance experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and statutory reporting requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as D365/Navision.
• Experience managing external audits and working with Big Four firms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Oversee audit management and coordinate with external auditors.
• Drive process improvements and finance transformation initiatives.
• Support ERP enhancements and projects (D365/Navision).
• Mentor and guide the finance team to ensure strong internal controls and timely deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

IFRS/GAAP

D365/Navision

Audits

Education

CPA

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Navision

Job description

• Provide day-to-day operational and technical accounting support to the team.
• Act as the escalation point for accounting and operational issues.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Strong experience in Balance Sheet reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Processing payroll and other statutory compliance
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and financial records.
• Assist in forecasting and budgeting

Audit, Tax & External Stakeholder Management

• Take full ownership of statutory audits and financial statement audits.
• Serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors
• Coordinate audit requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Support tax team for audit and regulatory examinations.
• Act as the primary liaison with banks, auditors, legal counsel, and government agencies.

Process Improvement & ERP Management

• Drive process improvements, automation, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Support ERP enhancements and projects, preferably using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or Navision.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting systems.

Special Projects

• Support M&A integrations, finance transformation initiatives, and regional projects as required.

Q ualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of accounting, reporting, audit, and compliance experience.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and statutory reporting requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Navision, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience managing external audits and working with Big Four audit firms is a plus
• Tech/Software and Service industry exposure is preferred
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Tech/Software and Service industry exposure is preferred

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Job Requirements

The Senior Accountant is responsible for leading day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit management, and process improvement initiatives. This role provides daily guidance and support to the finance team while ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely completion of all finance deliverables.

The position serves as a key partner to Finance and acts as the primary liaison with auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities.

Company description

SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Support

• Provide day-to-day operational and technical accounting support to the team.
• Act as the escalation point for accounting and operational issues.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Strong experience in Balance Sheet reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Processing payroll and other statutory compliance
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and financial records.
• Assist in forecasting and budgeting

Audit, Tax & External Stakeholder Management

• Take full ownership of statutory audits and financial statement audits.
• Serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors
• Coordinate audit requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Support tax team for audit and regulatory examinations.
• Act as the primary liaison with banks, auditors, legal counsel, and government agencies.

Process Improvement & ERP Management

• Drive process improvements, automation, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Support ERP enhancements and projects, preferably using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or Navision.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting systems.

Special Projects

• Support M&A integrations, finance transformation initiatives, and regional projects as required.

Q ualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of accounting, reporting, audit, and compliance experience.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and statutory reporting requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Navision, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience managing external audits and working with Big Four audit firms is a plus
• Tech/Software and Service industry exposure is preferred
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Tech/Software and Service industry exposure is preferred

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Job Requirements

The Senior Accountant is responsible for leading day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit management, and process improvement initiatives. This role provides daily guidance and support to the finance team while ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely completion of all finance deliverables.

The position serves as a key partner to Finance and acts as the primary liaison with auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities.