About the role

  • Head of Accounting managing financial operations including compliance and audits at ZigZag. Leading the accounting team in Ortigas for accurate financial reporting and controls.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Fixed Assets
  • Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing
  • Review and approve journal entries, schedules, and account reconciliations
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Ensure accuracy of Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
  • Ensure full compliance with BIR requirements (VAT, Withholding Taxes, Income Tax, Alphalist, etc.)
  • Prepare and review tax filings and statutory reports
  • Handle coordination with external auditors, tax consultants, and government agencies
  • Manage audits and address audit findings
  • Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures
  • Strengthen internal controls and ensure proper documentation
  • Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate accounting staff
  • Review team output and ensure deadlines are met
  • Provide guidance and technical support to the team
  • Provide accounting and financial insights to management
  • Coordinate with other departments for financial matters
  • Support special projects and management requests

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy
  • Minimum 5–7 years of accounting experience
  • At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, and compliance
  • Experience handling audits and BIR transactions
  • Preferred CPA license (strong advantage)
  • Experience in project-based, construction, energy, or similar industries
  • Experience using accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks)
  • Advanced Excel skills

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off

Job title

Head of Accounting

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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