Manages overall operations of accounting team

a. Manages tasks and overall performance of accounting staff members.

b. Oversees daily activities within the accounting team.

c. Oversees work of Accounting Assistant with:

• Billing, follow-up and receipt of payments from clients
• Disbursements to Principals, Suppliers, and Service Providers

Performs the following as necessary:

a. Revises draft PO from Sales.

b. Reviews accuracy of PO versus BOM, supplier quotation, validates applicable taxes (VAT and Royalty Tax).

c. Prepares bank telegraphic transfer forms. Applies for remittance of funds in case of payment to foreign principals.

d. Submits to President for Approval/Signature.

e. Purchases dollars for payment to foreign principals.

f. Prepares checks for disbursement.

g. Prepares CVs for President/GM Approval.

Coordinates and works closely with other Team Leads to ensure support for business while properly adhering to and implementing accounting guidelines and processes;

a. Discusses with concerned Account Executive regarding billing issues encountered to ensure prompt collection of payment.

Reviews and handles processing of Sales documentation (Deal Registration Form, Bill of Material, Commissions, and Contracts)

a. Reviews and signs-off DRFs and BOMs.

b. Ensures completeness of required documentation before endorsement of approval to the President and General Manager.

c. Reviews Commission statements of Salespeople before endorsement to the President and General Manager.

d. Reviews contracts with customers and service providers regarding terms and conditions. Identifies risk exposure and discusses these with the concerned employee and Management.

e. Directly coordinates with foreign principals.

f. Confirms maintenance renewals to Partners coordinated with AEs.

g. Communicates with foreign suppliers regarding Tax treaty relief availment.

h. Requests documents required by BIR in relation to deals/transactions.

Prepares all Compensation reports and Government Benefits Remittances:

a. Processes mid-month, month-end, and 13th month pay using company’s HRIS and payroll system.

b. Prepares Annualization file in preparation for year-end reporting and regular tax of employees.

c. Conducts payroll-related orientation to new hires and before regularization.

d. Processes Maternity Leave Pay, Last Pay Computation, and Payout.

e. Prepares and processes SSS, HDMF, PHIC, and BIR (1601C) remittance reports and endorses for President approval of Payment.

f. Generates BIR form 2316 for employees’ year-end and for those who resigned.

g. Provides annual reports on compensation to Management and dissemination to all employees.

h. Responds to queries on payroll.

Supervision and review of uploaded/transmitted accounting documents to Outsourced Accountants:

a. Clarifies and defines how bookkeepers should handle transactions.

b. Oversees transmittal of accounting documents to external bookkeepers for recording and handles transmittal of payroll-related documents/entries.

c. Communicates errors and misposting to books, pre- and post-FS reporting.

d. Checks and validates FS reports submitted by bookkeepers versus source documents.

e. Defines new accounting

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related Business course
• CPA is an advantage but not required
• 10 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management position
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and auditing
• Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance with relevant laws
• Strong understanding of financial management, analysis, and forecasting
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ability to mentor and lead a team effectively
• High level of integrity and ethics in handling financial matters