Assistant Accounting Manager

Job description

The Assistant Accounting Manager will act as the second-in-command to the Manila Finance Manager and will be responsible for strengthening the quality of financial accounting, month-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory compliance and team capability. This is a hands-on accounting leadership role requiring strong accounting judgement, problem-solving ability and the ability to coach the Finance Team.

Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Accounting & Month-End Close

- Lead and review month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany, revenue-related entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

- Review accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness and appropriate accounting treatment.

- Investigate and resolve complex accounting issues, variances and unreconciled balances.

- Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, documented and completed on time for month-end close.

- Support head office reporting, audit schedules and management review with clear and reliable accounting analysis.

- Act as the key reviewer and escalation point for accounting matters before final management review.

2. Tax, Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with BIR, SEC, LGU, PEZA and other Philippine government requirements.

- Oversee and review tax filings, remittances and statutory reporting requirements.

- Coordinate with auditors, external accountants, tax advisors and regulatory agencies.

- Keep management informed of relevant changes in financial, tax and regulatory requirements.

3. Cash, Payments & Operational Finance Oversight

- Oversee accounts payable, disbursements, reimbursements and expense management processes.

- Review and endorse payment schedules and financial transactions for final approval.

- Monitor cash flow requirements and maintain sufficient funding for operational needs.

- Ensure payment processes are properly supported, controlled and aligned with company procedures.

4. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

- Establish, maintain and strengthen financial controls, review procedures and close discipline.

- Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency and accountability.

- Support process standardisation, documentation and automation initiatives where appropriate.

- Promote a control-conscious mindset within the Manila finance team.

5. Team Leadership / 2IC Responsibilities

- Act as the Finance Manager's second-in-command for day-to-day accounting operations.

- Supervise, coach and develop finance personnel, with a focus on improving accounting discipline and technical capability.

- Assign, monitor and review work outputs of the finance team for accuracy, completeness and timeliness.

- Provide technical accounting guidance to junior and senior team members.

- Promote accountability, ownership and continuous improvement within the department.

- Support the Finance Manager in managing deadlines, escalations, reporting deliverables and team performance.

Requirements

- At least 7 years of progressive financial accounting experience, ideally as a Senior Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, Assistant Accounting Manager or equivalent.

- Graduate of BS Accountancy or equivalent qualification.

- Strong financial accounting foundation, with the ability to apply accounting principles to new or complex areas.

- Proven experience in AP/AR, OPEX, fixed assets, intercompany, revenue accounting and Philippine taxation.

- Strong experience in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and audit support.

- Ability to identify accounting issues, challenge incorrect treatments and drive practical resolution.

- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

- Experience with ERP or accounting systems; NetSuite experience is highly desirable.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.

- Ability to work effectively with offshore or head office finance teams.

- Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.

- Knowledge of GAAP and exposure to internal/external audits and SOX compliance.

- Willing to work onsite in BGC and amenable to shifting schedule.

Nice to have:

- CPA license.

- Familiarity with reporting or reconciliation tools such as BlackLine, Tableau, Power BI, SmartView or QlikView.

- Background in process standardisation, automation or finance transformation initiatives.

- Experience working in a fast-paced technology, marketplace, online platform or shared services environment.