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Accounting Manager Jobs in Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines at HMM
Title: Accounting Manager
Company: HMM
Location: Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
Company Description
HMM is a leading global integrated logistics company dedicated to providing exceptional services with a fleet of over a hundred vessels and an extensive worldwide network. Our team of professional experts ensures seamless and reliable shipping solutions to meet customer needs. As a trusted partner, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and sustainable growth. HMM continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in the shipping industry.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and results-driven Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, and support strategic decision-making. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing reporting processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and control.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & Close Process
· Oversee the preparation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
· Ensure month-end closing is completed within defined timelines (e.g., within 5 business days)
· Maintain accuracy and completeness of accounting records in compliance with standards and company policies
2. General Accounting & Reconciliation
· Ensure all transactions are properly reviewed, documented, and recorded
· Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
· Monitor journal entries to maintain an error rate of ≤1% and minimize adjustments
3. Compliance & Audit
· Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements
· Manage timely filing of all tax and statutory reports (zero late filings and penalties)
· Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring findings are resolved within agreed timelines (e.g., within 30 days)
4. Accounts Payable & Receivable / Cash Flow Management
· Oversee AP and AR processes to maintain strong cash flow
· Monitor collection performance (e.g., DSO targets) and payment timeliness
· Ensure high on-time invoice processing rate (95–100%)
· Manage and monitor cash flow forecasts with minimal variances
5. Budgeting & Financial Analysis
· Provide accurate financial data, variance analysis, and insights to support management decisions
· Monitor expenses against approved budgets (variance within ±3–5%)
· Reduce non-compliant or unplanned expenditures through strong controls
6. Process Improvement & Systems Optimization
· Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual work and improve efficiency
· Streamline accounting workflows and reporting templates
· Contribute to reducing close cycle timelines and manual adjustments
7. Team Leadership & Professional Development
· Supervise and guide accounting staff to ensure high-quality output
· Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and ethical behavior
· Ensure completion of required training and continuous professional development
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
· CPA preferred (or equivalent certification)
· 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role
· Strong knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial reporting
· Experience in audit coordination and regulatory compliance
· Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
Key Competencies
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· High attention to detail and accuracy
· Leadership and team management capability
· Effective communication and stakeholder management
· Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Performance Expectations (KPIs)
· ≤1% error rate in accounting entries
· 100% monthly reconciliation completion
· Zero regulatory penalties or late filings
· 100% on-time financial reporting
· Improved efficiency in close cycle and accounting processes
Why Join Us
· Opportunity to lead and improve finance operations
· Collaborative and growth-focused environment
- · Competitive compensation and benefits package
