Technical Accounting Lead — IFRS/GAAP Expert (Hybrid)

Outsourced; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsourced.ph in Manila is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters, ensure IFRS/US GAAP compliance, and support financial reporting across the organization.

The role partners with Finance, Tax, Legal, Treasury, FP&A, and business stakeholders to assess transactions, implement standards, and maintain consistent accounting policies. Hybrid work schedule in Manila with onsite commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent.
• Typically 8–12 years of relevant accounting/financial reporting experience, including significant experience in technical accounting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex and non-routine transactions.
• Research and interpret IFRS / US GAAP / applicable local GAAP requirements.
• Prepare technical accounting position papers and accounting memos for significant transactions.
• Evaluate accounting implications of acquisitions, disposals, business combinations, investments, financing arrangements, leases, revenue contracts, and other complex transactions.
• Provide accounting advice to senior management and business stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging accounting issues and assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Support the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review disclosures and supporting documentation for significant accounting areas.
• Partner with the financial reporting team on complex accounting and disclosure matters.
• Support management reporting and other external reporting requirements where appropriate.
• Monitor changes in IFRS / US GAAP and other relevant accounting regulations.
• Assess the impact of new and amended accounting standards on the business.
• Lead implementation projects for new accounting standards.
• Develop accounting policies, guidance, processes, and training materials as required.
• Provide accounting support for M&A, restructuring, financing, investments, joint ventures, and strategic transactions.
• Review transaction agreements from an accounting perspective and identify relevant accounting considerations.
• Work with Legal, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and external advisors to determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Support due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance corporate accounting policies.
• Promote consistent application of accounting policies across business units and geographies.
• Identify accounting risks and recommend appropriate controls and processes.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including responding to technical accounting queries.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and audit trails are maintained for significant accounting judgments.
• Act as a key technical accounting contact for internal and external auditors.
• Coordinate with external accounting advisors where specialist advice is required.
• Present accounting conclusions and recommendations to senior Finance leadership.
• Build strong relationships with business and Finance stakeholders.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA/ACCA/CPA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

Outsourced.ph in Manila is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters, ensure IFRS/US GAAP compliance, and support financial reporting across the organization.

The role partners with Finance, Tax, Legal, Treasury, FP&A, and business stakeholders to assess transactions, implement standards, and maintain consistent accounting policies. Hybrid work schedule in Manila with onsite commitments.