Senior Accounting Lead: Insights & Strategy

Private Advertiser; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser, a Construction and Project Management Company with projects across the country, seeks a Senior Accountant in Cebu City to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records and provide insightful analysis for strategic decisions.

You will manage AP/AR/GL/payroll, prepare financial statements, and lead a finance team while upholding compliance with PFRS and tax regulations. Strong Excel, QuickBooks/Xero/SAP/Oracle skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; CPA preferred.
• 1–3 years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Solid knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and related regs.
• Experience in preparing financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all accounting functions: AP, AR, GL, and payroll.
• Prepare accurate financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flows).
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures for compliance and efficiency.
• Conduct monthly and year-end closings, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare budgets/forecasts and provide insights on performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor KPIs and advise on financial progress and improvements.
• Ensure tax compliance and timely tax filings.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and financial institutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements in finance operations.
• Support internal controls development to safeguard assets.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Analytical skills

Lead & mentor

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Private Advertiser, a Construction and Project Management Company with projects across the country, seeks a Senior Accountant in Cebu City to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records and provide insightful analysis for strategic decisions.

You will manage AP/AR/GL/payroll, prepare financial statements, and lead a finance team while upholding compliance with PFRS and tax regulations. Strong Excel, QuickBooks/Xero/SAP/Oracle skills are required.