Accounting Manager - Makati

• Oversees the daily Accounting activities required to maintain the Company’s books of accounts
• Supervises, directs and reviews the work of the Accounting Team including but not limited to accounts payable transactions, management reports, accounts reconciliations, recording of revenues and expenses, inventory reports, etc.

• Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure of each business unit
• Coordinates monthly and annual closing activities
• Provides financial reports with accurate highlights and analysis of significant variances for presentation to ManComm for the Monthly Performance Review and Planning
• Ensures the timely reporting of all monthly financial information to Company’s business units and support groups
• Responds to queries from the President, VPO, COO, and Company-wide Department Managers regarding financial results, special and/or adhoc report requests

• Develops, implements and maintains sound accounting policies and procedures
• Manages the Group’s Computerized Accounting System Project development, implementation, and monitoring
• Leads the preparation of Accounting Department’s annual strategic plans, including implementation, monitoring and completion of action plans and corrective actions for unmet targets
• Interfaces with other departments to verify transaction report data, issues and concerns and recommended and/or implement solutions thereof
• Works closely with the Finance Manager to ensure smooth and timely year-end external audit
• Supports the Finance Department with annual budget/forecasting activities, special projects and workflow process improvements

• Monitors and analyzes the performance of each Accounting personnel and assist in the establishment of individual’s performance goals and objectives aligned with the Department’s annual plan
• Develops and implements training plan based on competency-based assessment
• Institutes feedback mechanisms via periodic performance evaluation, on the job mentoring and coaching
• Handles internal personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, abseentism, performance issues, etc.
• Updates knowledge, skills and develop competence through participation in various educational/training opportunities, reading professional publications and pronouncements

• Performs other tasks as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance Management or any related field
• Being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an advantage
• At least five (5) years of working experience as Accounting Manager
• Working experience with an Accounting firm is a plus
• Oustanding knowledge of Electronic spreadsheet, finance software, including Excel and other accounting package
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Ability to work without supervision and in a team environment
• Highly analytical and extremely flexible
• Willing to be assigned in Makati City