Senior Accounting Officer (Financial Technology)

Monroe Consulting Group; Pasig; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with a fintech organization in Ortigas, Pasig City, Philippines to hire a Senior Accounting Officer. This onsite role oversees financial operations, reporting, and compliance while driving strategic insights.

Key duties include preparing financial statements, budgeting, audits, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Requires CPA preferred and 7+ years in accounting with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of accounting/finance experience with 3+ years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in GAAP/IFRS.
• Streamline accounting processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage A/P, A/R, GL, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial strategy.
• Lead and mentor accounting professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial presentation

SAP

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Information Technology industry to hire a Senior Accounting Officer. This opportunity is based in Ortigas, Pasig City, Philippines, with an onsite work arrangement.

Position Overview

Oversee the company's financial operations, reporting, and compliance while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting processes.
Provide strategic financial insights and leadership support to drive business growth and operational excellence within a fast-paced fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and present to senior management monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS).
• Streamline accounting processes, implement best practices, and ensure adherence to financial regulations and standards.
• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger, payroll processing, and tax compliance.
• Develop and manage the company's budget, and provide accurate forecasts and variance analysis.
• Oversee internal and external audits, and maintain proper documentation for regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with other teams on financial strategy and business planning.
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, preferably in the fintech or banking industry.

Technical / Functional Expertise

• Adept at leveraging fintech tools to enhance financial and accounting operations.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills are a must.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS).
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll processing, and tax compliance.
• Experience overseeing internal and external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams on financial strategy and business planning.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to present financial information and recommendations to senior management.