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Country Chief Accountant

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Our client is on the lookout for a Country Chief Accountant to join their team in Taguig. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose and continuously creates an inclusive environment where you are empowered to do your best and be innovative. The successful candidate will manage the Accounting and Tax matters of the company, covering all entities across a wide industry range.

What you’ll do:

As a Country Chief Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in managing the accounting and tax matters of our client's operations.

  • Manage the Accounting and Tax matters of the company, ensuring compliance with both local and Group requirements
  • Set Up and lead the Country Accounting Organization, supported by CoCe
  • Optimize the set-up and quality of accounting processes and tools/technology enablers, in line with Group guidelines and internal control requirements
  • Propose financial technical advice and support for the business needs
  • Collaborate within Finance Community to support the overall function goals
  • Manage Tax Accounting and filings, in coordination with Tax teams

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Country Chief Accountant position brings a wealth of experience in finance, accounting or a related field with your background including compliance, internal controls, IFRS, Philippine accounting and tax regulations.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
  • At least 10 years professional experience with 3 – 5 years’ experience in multinational company and external audit.
  • Experience in compliance and internal controls
  • Technical knowledge of IFRS and Philippine accounting and tax regulations
  • Audit experience; Big 4 experience is an advantage
  • People management experience; will handle 7 direct reports
  • Exposure in cross functional/diverse environment and reporting structure

What sets this company apart:

Our client is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Their technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. They strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive. They offer benefits such as global family leave, comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents, worldwide Employee Stock Ownership, and flexible work arrangement.

What’s next:

Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Controller

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Director

Location: Taguig

Job Reference: B2IN6S-14B4CA0C

Date posted: 18 September 2024

Consultant: Michele Manabat

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