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Accounting Manager

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Job Location:

Makati City - Philippines

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 28 October 2026 (18 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 25 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager will oversee the companys end-to-end accounting operations financial reporting tax compliance and internal controls. This role will play a key part in establishing and strengthening accounting processes for a growing retail and wholesale business.

The position requires a hands-on accounting leader who can manage day-to-day finance operations ensure compliance with Philippine accounting and tax requirements build scalable processes and work closely with cross-functional teams and management to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
Manage monthly quarterly and year-end closing activities.
Prepare and review financial statements and management reports in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS).
Maintain accurate records of assets liabilities inventory fixed assets and other balance sheet accounts.
Perform and review bank supplier customer and other relevant account reconciliations.
Maintain and continuously improve the chart of accounts and accounting processes appropriate for a retail/wholesale environment.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with external auditors and provide the necessary schedules documents and information for audit requirements.

Finance Processes & Internal Controls

Design establish and continuously improve accounting and financial processes as the business grows.
Develop and implement appropriate internal controls across finance and accounting operations.
Establish and monitor policies and procedures covering cash handling inventory management procurement expenses and payment approvals.
Review OPEX and CAPEX transactions including supporting documentation and applicable tax requirements prior to payment.
Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls efficiency and compliance.
Ensure proper segregation of duties and appropriate controls within accounting and finance processes.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

Ensure compliance with Philippine tax laws regulations and statutory requirements.
Prepare and/or review tax computations returns and other required statutory filings.
Ensure timely submission of tax returns and government reports.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation supporting tax filings and tax audits.
Support tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency while maintaining compliance.
Coordinate with external tax consultants auditors and relevant government agencies as necessary.
Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess their impact on the business.

Systems & Process Development

Support the implementation enhancement and integration of ERP or accounting systems as the business scales.
Ensure accounting systems and processes are aligned with operational requirements particularly for inventory purchasing sales and other retail-related transactions.
Develop and maintain accounting policies procedures and documentation.
Leverage accounting systems and Microsoft Excel to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Team & Cross-Functional Management

Lead and supervise the accounting team ensuring effective execution of accounting and compliance activities.
Provide guidance coaching and performance management to team members.
Work closely with Finance Operations Procurement Commercial and other departments to resolve accounting and financial matters.
Partner with management by providing accurate financial information and insights to support business decisions.
Take a hands-on approach to resolving issues and managing evolving priorities in a growing business environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
At least 10 years of relevant accounting experience with at least 3 years of experience in retail preferably large-format retail wholesale FMCG or a similarly high-volume environment.
Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial accounting role.
Strong knowledge of Philippine accounting standards taxation statutory requirements and financial controls.
Solid experience in financial reporting month-end closing account reconciliation and audit coordination.
Experience with ERP/accounting systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience in establishing or improving accounting processes and internal controls is highly preferred.
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
High level of accuracy attention to detail integrity and accountability.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies