Assistant Accounting Manager

Assistant Accounting Manager (CPA)

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accounting Manager to oversee accounting, taxation, bookkeeping, and payroll operations. The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial and tax-related requirements while maintaining compliance with Philippine regulations and high standards of client service.

The successful candidate will provide strong leadership to the accounting and tax team, manage multiple engagements, strengthen operational processes, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Tax & Accounting function.
• Manage accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, payroll, and related advisory services across multiple client engagements.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant completion of financial reports, tax filings, payroll requirements, and other deliverables.
• Review accounting records, tax returns, payroll reports, financial statements, and supporting documents for accuracy and quality.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine accounting standards, BIR regulations, tax laws, and statutory requirements.
• Manage client relationships and address escalated accounting, tax, and service-related concerns.
• Ensure client engagements are delivered in accordance with agreed scopes of work, timelines, and service standards.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop accounting, tax, and payroll team members.
• Monitor team performance, workload, productivity, and overall service delivery.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, processes, and procedures to minimize errors and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and better utilization of accounting and financial management systems.
• Monitor departmental KPIs, productivity, compliance, service quality, and client satisfaction.
• Support management in preparing Scope of Work documents, fee proposals, client onboarding, and business development activities.
• Provide recommendations and insights to management on accounting, tax, and operational matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA license is highly preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting, taxation, bookkeeping, payroll, accounting outsourcing, or professional services.
• 2–3 years of supervisory or managerial experience, preferably managing an accounting or tax team.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine accounting standards, taxation, BIR compliance, payroll, and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing multiple clients, accounts, or engagements is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace and familiar with accounting or financial management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client requirements effectively.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on and results-driven accounting professional with strong technical knowledge and leadership capabilities. They should be comfortable managing a team, handling multiple client engagements, resolving complex accounting and tax matters, and implementing improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall service quality.

Pay: Php60,000.00 - Php90,000.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Makati