# Assistant Accounting Manager

**Company:** [Freelancer.com](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/1YmCpE5JAqr3AsdGP2YV2L.md)
**Location:** Taguig, Philippines
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## 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.