Senior Accountant
Location: Manila, Philippines
Position type: Full-time
Start date: By agreement
About You
Are you a numbers-driven leader with a strong sense of organization and a passion for fostering collaboration across teams? Do you excel at building strong, cross-functional relationships at all levels, while motivating others to achieve shared goals? Are you a proactive self-starter who takes ownership of initiatives, balancing strategic thinking with pragmatic solutions to drive results? Do you lead with empathy and inspire your team to go the extra mile, all while staying committed to the values of Finance and ESG?
If you are ready to lead, make a meaningful impact, and cultivate a positive, results-driven environment—this role is for you!
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Accountant, you will oversee the Finance & Accounting, Corporate Governance, Tax, and Compliance of RepRisk Philippines, Inc. Additionally, you will oversee and guide the local accounting team based in Manila.
The role is based in Manila, reporting directly to the Finance and Accounting Manager based in Zurich, Switzerland. You will also be working closely with the Senior Group Accountant, supporting consolidation and bookkeeping of the group. In general, your tasks include:
- Oversee daily bookkeeping incl. accounts payable management and expense reimbursement and accounts receivable
- Facilitate payroll-related payments
- Lead the month-end closing process and reporting to the headquarters
- Preparing forecasts and budget
- Cash planning and management
- Preparing the annual financial statement according to PFRS
- Coordinate the annual audit process, act as the liaison for the external auditor
- Develop business cases or cost estimates for proposed investments
- Maintain banking relations, optimizing bank and further facilities
- Coordinate compliance and other processes related to PEZA, SEC, BIR, BOI, & other relevant government agencies
- Assist in obtaining government and business permits, as well as any government reporting
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance norms, e.g. GIS filing based on shareholder meetings maintain stock and transfer book and list of signatories
- Filing of all relevant tax declarations.
You Bring
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is a must
- Proven track record in Finance & Accounting with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managing role in a corporate environment in the Philippines; experience working in a multinational company is a plus
- Solid knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standard (PFRS)
- Experience working with QuickBooks, Microsoft Business Central, Power BI and expense management tools is an advantage
- Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of BIR and SEC rules and PEZA processes is required
- Excellent command of verbal and written English skills, with ability to present complex information to non-technical internal audiences
- Capacity to critically assess existing processes and propose improvements
- Proactive self-starter, strong self-management skills, and ability to deliver agreed-on tasks within deadlines
- Exemplary professionalism with a proven understanding of Western work ethics and ability to work across time zones and cultures; thrives in an international and dynamic working environment
- Hands-on with high personal standards for performance and strong attention to detail
- Results-oriented, brings tasks to a successful conclusion
- Approachable, courteous and solution-oriented; ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong leadership skills
- Extremely reliable; can be trusted to handle sensitive documents; loyal to the goals of the company and willing to go the extra mile to deliver on the company objectives
About Us
RepRisk is a rapidly growing global company and a pioneer in the ESG data science field. Our goal is to make the world a better place by creating transparency in the business world – we are driving positive change via the power of data. We combine AI and machine learning with human intelligence to analyze public information and identify environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. We serve as a reality check for how companies conduct their business around the world – do they walk their talk when it comes to human rights, labor standards, corruption, and environmental issues?
We Offer
- We offer a diverse, multicultural, collaborative and dynamic work environment in our fast-paced, mission-driven company.
- Our working conditions support a good work-life balance. This includes the opportunity to work flexibly and from home (up to 2 days per week).
- You will have market based compensation, benefits and perks in line with our culture and values.
- Paid volunteering and training days, plus a donation matching program and a health and fitness subsidy.
- Frequent (optional) social events: From office parties to cultural potlucks or team sports - and much more!
- At RepRisk we respect the different needs and life experiences of our colleagues and we value diversity. Equal opportunities and equal treatment are a top priority.
- And more!