Accounting Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing the day to day activities and supervision, training and development of a group of professionals. Responsible for review of financial statements; preparation of various reports; implementation of accounting policy and technical research related to accounting issues. Serves as technical expert to internal clients and provides resolution of complex and/or high-risk issues regarding assigned financial reports and analysis. Works under minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as the in-country Finance Leader responsible for compliance with regulatory requirements, statutory accounting, financial reporting, and audit support for the Philippines entity.

Provides leadership to the Philippines Corporate Accounting & Reporting team, responsible for oversight of day-to-day activities and supervision, training and development of a group of professionals.

Liaises with tax authorities as necessary.

Responsible for review of financial statements; preparation of various reports; implementation of accounting policy and technical research related to accounting issues. 

Serves as technical expert to internal clients and provides resolution of complex and/or high-risk issues regarding assigned financial reports and analysis. Works under minimal supervision.

Prepares, enters and posts limited complex journal entries.  Review journal entries and statutory accounts.

Reviews audit deliverables for quality. May prepare complex deliverables as needed. Assist with managing audit deliverables. Regular interaction with external auditors.

Prepares monthly/quarterly complex financial statements and various reports. Reviews financial statements and reports for accuracy. Assists with coordinating monthly and quarterly financial deliverables to management.

Reviews account reconciliations and manages resolution of escalated reconciliation issues. Ensures reconciliations are being completed. Identifies and/or reviews risk and opportunities and assesses reasonableness of balances.

Recommends and may implement policies related to accounting procedures.

Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively developed, implemented, and communicated for workgroup. Ensures adherence to corporate and business programs.

Identifies and may assess improvement opportunities. Champions continuous improvement efforts. Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.

Moderate interactions with the businesses including Finance Leads, Legal, HR, Accounting Operations, Payroll, Treasury, Tax and Financial Applications.

As a necessary aspect of the management, personnel or pay administration functions, this position has access to confidential personnel records and pay information not otherwise available.  This position is responsible for protecting and maintaining the privacy of such records and information

 

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent experience
• Master of Science in Accounting or Master Business Administration (MBA), preferred
• CPA or equivalent preferred
• Typically 7+ years related experience
• Experience in hiring and supervising professionals required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and Oracle
• Proven knowledge of GAAP / IFRS and ability to apply principles
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

• Organizing
• Planning
• Written Communications
• Drive for Results
• Informing
• Peer Relationships
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
• Presentation Skills
• Confronting Direct Reports 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience. Typically 7+ years related experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment. Limited travel.

Competencies

Salary Plan

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