Lead Accountant  

The Lead Accountant 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:

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