Sr. Accountant

Axos Business Center, Corp; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Axos Business Center, Corp in Manila is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, support reporting, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. The role oversees general ledger activities and closes, while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive business objectives.

You will mentor junior staff, provide insights through financial analysis, and support audits and external reviews.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in General Accounting or RTR roles.
• CPA is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of GL accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and other accounting transactions.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Support the preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and ensure timely reporting.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with business partners to gather financial data and support decision-making.
• Prepare management reports and presentations with insights on performance.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial projects.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls; liaise with auditors.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to junior staff; review work for accuracy.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

CPA preferred

Job description

Axos Business Center, Corp

Senior Accountant

Responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal controls. The role oversees general ledger activities, account reconciliations, month‑end and year‑end close processes, financial analysis, and audit support. It also drives process improvements and partners with cross‑functional stakeholders to support business objectives.

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other accounting transactions.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Perform month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Financial Analysis & Business Support

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with business partners and cross‑functional teams to gather financial data and support decision‑making.
• Prepare management reports and presentations that provide meaningful insights into business performance.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial projects.

Compliance, Controls & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and respond to auditor requests.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders during audits and financial reviews.
• Support internal control initiatives and identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to junior accountants and finance staff.
• Review work prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist in managing workflow distribution and prioritization of accounting activities.
• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives and cross‑functional projects.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for accounting processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in General Accounting, Financial Reporting, or Record‑to‑Report (RTR) functions.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month‑end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or team lead experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.