The posting
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Team Lead to oversee the financial, statutory, payroll, tax, and compliance operations of the Philippine legal entity within a multinational Shared Services environment. This role serves as the local entity finance lead, ensuring compliance with Philippine accounting standards, tax regulations, labor laws, BOI requirements, and statutory reporting obligations.
The successful candidate will manage month-end close activities, payroll governance, tax compliance, external vendors, audits, and regulatory submissions while partnering with regional and global stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and strong financial controls.
- Health Insurance/HMO
- Enjoy unlimited MadMax Coffee
- Diverse learning & growth opportunities
- Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
- Above standard leaves
Financial Accounting & Month-End Close
- Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for the Philippine entity.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS, Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), and company policies.
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet schedules.
- Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights to management.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements (if applicable), and corporate governance standards.
- Coordinate year-end audits and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
Philippine Payroll Oversight
- Oversee end-to-end payroll administration in coordination with payroll providers and HR teams.
- Ensure accurate and timely remittance of:
- BIR withholding taxes
- SSS contributions
- PhilHealth contributions
- Pag-IBIG contributions
- Review payroll reconciliations and statutory reporting requirements.
- Maintain compliance with Philippine labor regulations and payroll-related controls.
Tax Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
- Manage all local tax compliance activities, including:
- Corporate Income Tax
- Expanded Withholding Tax (EWT)
- Final Withholding Tax (FWT)
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Documentary Stamp Tax (DST), where applicable
- Ensure timely filing and payment of all BIR tax returns.
- Coordinate tax audits, tax assessments, and inquiries from government agencies.
- Monitor changes in Philippine tax regulations and assess business impact.
BOI Compliance & Incentive Management
- Serve as the finance lead responsible for Board of Investments (BOI) compliance requirements.
- Prepare and submit BOI reports, registrations, annual compliance reports, and operational requirements.
- Monitor compliance with incentive conditions, commitments, and reporting deadlines.
- Liaise with BOI representatives and government agencies regarding incentives and regulatory matters.
Statutory & Corporate Compliance
- Manage statutory reporting and compliance obligations with:
- SEC
- BIR
- BOI
- LGUs
- SSS
- PhilHealth
- Pag-IBIG
- Other relevant government agencies
- Coordinate permit renewals, business registrations, and local regulatory filings.
- Ensure corporate documents and records remain updated and compliant.
Vendor & Service Provider Management
- Manage relationships with outsourced providers, including:
- Payroll providers
- Accounting firms
- Tax consultants
- Audit firms
- Corporate secretarial providers
- Government compliance consultants
- Review service delivery performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Support procurement and contract management activities related to finance operations.
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
- Act as the primary finance representative for the Philippine entity.
- Partner with regional finance, HR, legal, procurement, and operational leaders.
- Provide guidance to local finance staff and shared service teams.
- Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, system implementations, and business expansion projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in accountancy
- CPA designation required or strongly preferred.
- Minimum 8–12 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- At least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience supporting a PEZA or BOI-registered entity.
- Experience in a multinational Shared Services Center (SSC), Global Business Services (GBS), or BPO environment.
- Familiarity with internal control frameworks and SOX compliance.
- Experience working with regional or global finance organizations.
- Demonstrated experience as a local entity finance lead or finance supervisor for the Philippines.
- Proven experience managing:
- Philippine payroll
- Local taxation and BIR compliance
- Statutory reporting
- BOI registration and reporting requirements
- Month-end close processes
- External audits
- Vendor management
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of:
- Philippine tax regulations
- Philippine labor and payroll regulations
- PFRS/IFRS
- Statutory compliance requirements
- BOI incentive compliance
- Experience with NetSuite – highly desirable
- Advanced Excel and Financial Reporting Skills
- Experience in US healthcare – preferred
Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet regulatory deadlines.
- Experience working in a matrixed multinational environment.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and standards (GAAP/IFRS)
- Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems particularly NetSuite
- Familiarity with internal controls and audit procedures
- Understanding tax laws, statutory deductions, and labor regulations
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to manage multiple routine tasks efficiently
- Good communication and coordination abilities
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow structured processes
- Willingness to learn and improve processes
- Team player with a collaborative mindset
- Able to perform in a fast phase environment
- Deadline-oriented
Additional relevant knowledge or experience related to the above requirements will be considered an advantage.
