
Accounting Manager
Role description
From the employer**PRIME Philippines** is a dynamic, founder-driven, and leading full-service commercial real estate consultancy firm in the Philippines. Established in 2013, we have rapidly evolved from a bold startup into one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate service companies. We specialize in providing integrated, data-driven, and market intelligence-based real estate solutions to a wide range of clients—including developers, investors, occupiers, and landowners.
At PRIME Philippines, growth is in our DNA. We offer a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where top talent can fast-track their careers, take ownership of major projects, and grow alongside the business.
**Our Vision & Mission**
- **Our Vision:** PRIME Philippines commits itself to be the 1st Filipino Real Estate Service Firm to go overseas.
- **Our Mission:** We exist to provide real estate service at the highest standard. We deliver innovative, effective, and personalized real estate solutions that bring success to our clients.
**What We Do**
We offer a comprehensive suite of tailored services designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses across various industries, including:
- Commercial Brokerage & Property Acquisition/Disposal
- Corporate Office and Retail Solutions
- Research, Advisory, and Consultancy
- Property Management
Headquartered in Quezon City with strategic regional offices in key growth cities like Cebu and Davao, PRIME Philippines serves both local and international clients. Having successfully handled thousands of real estate projects and transactions, we are actively expanding our footprint.
If you are a driven professional looking to make a tangible impact, challenge the status quo, and be part of a homegrown brand taking on the global stage, your next growth chapter starts here.
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining complete and compliant bookkeeping records, and managing all tax-related obligations. This role leads the accounting team, ensures compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regulations, and other statutory requirements, while continuously improving accounting processes and internal controls.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in bookkeeping, taxation, financial reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance, with strong leadership and analytical skills.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping**
- Oversee the company's end-to-end accounting and bookkeeping operations.
- Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards.
- Review and approve journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and adjusting entries.
- Maintain complete and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Monitor cash flow, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
- Review bank reconciliations and balance sheet schedules.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
**Taxation & Regulatory Compliance**
- Ensure timely preparation and filing of all national and local tax returns, including:
- VAT
- Expanded Withholding Tax (EWT)
- Final Withholding Tax (FWT)
- Percentage Tax
- Documentary Stamp Tax (DST)
- Annual Income Tax Return (AITR)
- Alphalist and other BIR compliance reports
- Monitor tax compliance and ensure adherence to all BIR regulations.
- Coordinate and manage BIR audits, tax assessments, and inquiries.
- Identify tax-saving opportunities while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Keep abreast of changes in tax laws and recommend necessary process improvements.
**Financial Reporting**
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS).
- Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to management.
- Prepare management reports and financial analysis.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
**Audit & Internal Controls**
- Coordinate external and internal audits.
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and minimize financial risks.
**Leadership & Team Management**
- Supervise and mentor the Accounting team.
- Review team deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
- Provide coaching and performance feedback.
- Establish departmental KPIs and monitor team performance.
- Promote continuous learning and professional development.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Graduate of BS Accountancy.
- Certified Public Accountant is an advantage
- At least **8–10 years** of progressive accounting experience.
- Minimum **3–5 years** in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Extensive experience in:
- - General Accounting
- Full-cycle Bookkeeping
- Taxation
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Coordination
- BIR Compliance
- Experience handling multiple business entities is an advantage.
- 7. Experience in the real estate, property management, staffing, or professional services industry is an advantage.
**Why Join Us?**
- **We Build Leaders:** We develop talent from within. Our advancement path is real and proven—in fact, several of our current VPs started their journeys here as interns. Through direct mentorship and fast-tracked development, your path to the top is clear.
- **Hyper-Growth Fueled by Resilience:** We are expanding rapidly, opening massive doors for career advancement. This fast-paced environment requires a bounce-back mindset. If you have the resilience to turn challenges into strategy, your opportunities to scale with us are limitless.
- **A Culture That Rewards Impact:** If you step up, we notice. We actively recognize raw initiative, celebrate hard work, and reward those who take radical ownership of their outcomes.
- **Engaging Team Culture:** We believe strong team dynamics build a great workplace. We offer a mix of traditional team-building and fresh, unconventional engagement activities designed to break down silos, spark creativity, and build authentic connections.
- **Founder-Driven & Visionary:** Work directly within a fast-moving, agile ecosystem. Decisions are made quickly, and your ideas have a direct line to the top.
- **Compelling Compensation & Benefits:** Enjoy a competitive base salary with motivating performance incentives. Plus, we’ve got you covered with comprehensive HMO, full statutory benefits, paid leaves, and strong management support.
- **Shaping Real Estate Consultancy:** Collaborate daily with a vibrant, diverse, and passionate team of professionals genuinely excited about driving the industry forward.