Senior / Accounting Manager (CPA is preferred - Baguio City)

RRFMG ASIA PACIFIC OPC; Benguet; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

RRFMG Asia Pacific OPC is seeking a highly skilled Accounting Manager to oversee client accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting per US GAAP. You will collaborate with the US-based Accounting Director to deliver timely insights and robust controls.

Role involves managing the outsourced accounting vendor, leading a monthly close, and producing weekly cash forecasts. Night shift, onsite in Abanao Square, Baguio City preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• MBA or CFA/CPA certification is a plus.
• 7-10 years of experience in general accounting and financial reporting (hospitality/restaurant experience desirable).
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis; familiarity with US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Management: Daily review and approval of invoices, proper GL coding, and vendor queries handling.
• Weekly Reporting: Prepare weekly financial reports including cash forecast and vendor aging reports.
• Monthly Financial Close: Support Accounting Director in efficient period close and adherence to checklists.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow per US GAAP; ad-hoc reports as required.
• Review Deliverables of Outsourced Accounting: Review deliverables and provide improvement notes.
• Variance Analysis: Investigate movements and variances; propose corrective actions.
• Process Documentation: Document policies and internal controls; ensure segregation of duties.
• Team Collaboration: Work with operations, marketing, and management to align financial goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & presentation skills

Team collaboration

Ethics in financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

MBA or CFA/CPA certification (plus)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Why Choose RRFMG?

Restaurant & Retail Financial Management Group (“RRFMG”), and registered in the Philippines as RRFMG Asia Pacific OPC, is a United States (US) based accounting and financial Company with offices and staffing in the Philippines supporting the US operations. RRFMG has hired extremely talented accountants in the Philippines at various levels, from entry level interns to vice presidents. As we continue our strong growth, we continue to offer Filipino accountants great career opportunities in the provinces along with strong career advancement, equal or better than available at large financial firms in Manilla. We are on par with Manilla compensation packages, including a long list of benefits and allowances, that even includes travelling on our “Fellowship” program to meet your peers in the US and visit with our US based clients. If you are energetic, looking for solid career advancement, and enjoy being part of a Company culture that embraces family, career, rewarding its Members, and above all, Team Member unity, this could be a great career and lifestyle fit for you.

Summary:

The Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager to join our dynamic team. As an Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the financial aspects of our clients' accounts. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while adhering to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). You will collaborate closely with the Accounting Director based in the US, communicating effectively to understand client needs and deliver exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Invoice Management: Daily review and approval of invoices initially recorded by the Outsourced Accounting Team. Ensuring invoices are recorded to proper stores and with proper GL codes. Facilitates vendors payment through check or ACH. Attend to vendor queries and suggests best practices related to accounts payable process.


2. Weekly Reporting: Prepare weekly financial reports needed by the management for decision making such as weekly cash forecast, vendor aging reports and others.


3. Monthly Financial Close: Support the Accounting Director in leading an efficient and effective period close process. Ensure that closing checklist are observed and tasks are delivered on a timely manner.


4. Financial Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports such as Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow in accordance with US GAAP. Prepare ad-hoc reports as required by the Client.


5. Review Deliverables of Outsourced Accounting: Work and collaborate with the Outsourced Accounting Team and review the deliverables sent by them. Supporting them by providing request in daily and monthly performance of work. Providing review notes and suggesting best practices to align with the Clients internal controls and procedures.


6. Variance Analysis: Investigate and explain movement in financial statements from period to period as well as budget variances and recommend corrective actions to ensure financial goals are met.


7. Process Documentation: Prepares documentation of the standard policies and procedures of the Company. This includes determination and implementation of internal controls such as segregation of duties and check and balance culture related to Financial Accounting and Reporting.


8. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, marketing, and management, to align financial goals with business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.


• 7-10 years of experience in general account and financial reporting, preferably in the restaurant or hospitality industry.


• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis, including experience with financial software and tools.


• Proficiency in MS Office (specially MS Excel), including creation of graphs and charts.


• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations (US GAAP).


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Effective communication and presentation skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and ethics in financial reporting.


• Applicant must be willing to work night shift from 5AM to 2PM Tuesday to Saturday (PH Time) and preferably work onsite in Abanao Sqaure Baguio City.