Lead Accountant  

The Lead Accountant or Accounting Manager plays a crucial role in optimizing financial processes for the organization. Responsible for analyzing and improving existing accounting procedures, this role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, innovative problem-solving, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations in the Philippines. The role reports to the Group Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead a team of accounting associates and oversee their day-to-day work and output
2. Ensure timely monthly, quarter and annual closing of financial books for both Remedy and Healthspan.
3. Oversee the company's tax function, ensuring compliance with local and national government regulations
4. Assess and optimize current accounting processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing streamlined workflows to ensure accounting work is done accurately and on-time
5. Lead the development and implementation of improved accounting procedures, ensuring enhanced efficiency and accuracy within the finance department.
6. Develop budget templates, implement budgetary controls, and provide regular insights to support effective cost management.
7. Prepare detailed reports and presentations outlining key findings and recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making.
8. Ensure strict adherence to relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies, including performing operational audits as needed.
9. Evaluate and implement advanced accounting software and tools to elevate efficiency and ensure precise data management.
10. Provide comprehensive training and support to team members for successful integration of new technologies.
11. Maintain thorough process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process flowcharts.
12. Generate regular and ad-hoc reports to update stakeholders on progress in process improvement initiatives.
13. Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization in budgeting and tax management, initiating relevant projects for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Preferred BS Accountancy graduate (with CPA is a plus!)
• At least 2 years of experience with day-to-day accounting operations including payroll, BIR, reporting and financial reporting
• Prior experience preparing and filing all mandated government filings including BIR, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG
• Prior experience with Quickbooks is highly desired
• Detail-oriented, especially when concerned with numbers.
• Strong analytical and planning skills
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.