Assistant Accounting Manager
Job Summary
We are looking for an Assistant Accounting Manager to support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in accounting supervision and internal controls. This role involves overseeing accounting staff, ensuring accurate financial records, and assisting with financial planning and audits.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations and reconciliations
- Prepare and review financial statements and reports
- Ensure compliance with tax and accounting standards
- Supervise, guide, and train accounting staff
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related field
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
- 2+ years in a supervisory role
- Proficiency in accounting software and Excel
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Review accounting entries, journal vouchers, reconciliations, and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure proper recording and classification of financial transactions.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses.
- Monitor budget utilization, expense controls, cash flow, and working capital requirements.
- Review financial schedules, account reconciliations, and reports prepared by accounting staff.
- Help ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and company policies.
- Support internal and external audit requirements, tax filing activities, and financial compliance reporting.
- Assist in strengthening internal controls, improving accounting processes, and recommending efficiency initiatives.
- Supervise and guide accounting staff, review work outputs, and support coaching, training, and performance development.
- Coordinate with other departments on accounting-related concerns and assist management in financial planning and decision-making.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA license is preferred but not required.
- At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and Philippine taxation/government compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and people management abilities.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.