Senior Accountant

Private Advertiser; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in the Philippines seeks a Senior Finance Controller with a CPA and a Bachelor's in Accountancy to lead real estate accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for development, leasing, and property management; lead budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support investment decisions; ensure tax filings and regulatory compliance with BIR, SEC, LGU, PEZA where applicable.

Qualifications

• CPA and Bachelor's degree in Accountancy are required.
• At least 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in real estate.
• Strong knowledge of real estate accounting, financial reporting, taxation, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process for real estate development projects, leasing operations, and property management activities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for real estate projects and operating properties, providing insights to support investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with BIR, SEC, LGU, PEZA (if applicable), and other real estate regulatory requirements.
• Manage financial controls over procurement, project expenditures, and payment processes.
• Oversee accounting for tenant billing, lease administration, security deposits, rental collections, and CAM charges.
• Develop and implement accounts receivable and collection strategies to improve rental collections and cash flow across managed properties.

Skills

Real estate accounting

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• At least 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in the real estate, property development, or property management industry.

• Strong knowledge of real estate accounting, financial reporting, taxation, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process, ensuring accurate financial reporting for real estate development projects, leasing operations, and property management activities.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for real estate projects and operating properties, providing insights to support investment, development, and business decisions.

• Ensure compliance with BIR, SEC, LGU, PEZA (if applicable), and other real estate regulatory requirements, including tax filings, permits, and statutory reports.

• Manage financial controls over procurement, project expenditures, and payment processes, ensuring proper approval, cost allocation, and compliance with company policies.

• Oversee accounting for tenant billing, lease administration, security deposits, rental collections, and common area maintenance (CAM) charges, while coordinating with Leasing, Property Management, and Operations teams.

• Develop and implement effective accounts receivable and collection strategies to improve rental collections, minimize delinquencies, and maintain healthy cash flow across managed properties.