Accounting Manager - Philippines - Syniti

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ABOUT US

Syniti, part of Capgemini, tackles the hardest work in data for the world's largest organizations. We combine intelligent software with deep data expertise to help the Fortune2000 tackle complex data challenges and drive measurable business outcomes with business-ready data.

Syniti's Data First strategy transforms data from an afterthought into a strategic asset—unlocking insights, reducing risk, and fueling growth. With over 5,000 successful projects, we support the full data lifecycle through a unified platform for migration, quality, replication, matching, master data management, analytics, governance, and strategy.

Operating globally across industries, Syniti's award-winning software, expert consultants give enterprises a unique edge in managing and maximizing their data.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounting Manager/ Controller to lead and manage financial operations across the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. This role combines core financial controlling responsibilities with coordination across multiple departments to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting, and supporting business decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and organizational skills, a hands-on approach, and the ability to make significant individual contributions. They should be able to work independently and think critically while maintaining excellent collaboration and communication skills. A proactive mindset for improving financial processes, including automation, is essential to enhance data quality and support business decision-making.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure accurate and timely submission of financial data;
• Prepare year-to-date Trial Balances, Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and management reports;
• Submit Annual Financial Statements (AFS) via BIR eAFS and SEC eFAST portals, ensuring compliance with deadlines;
• Oversee APJ tax compliance, perform tax reconciliations, and ensure proper accounting treatment of tax-related items;
• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit, ensuring timely provision of all requested documentation and information.
• Collaborate with external consultants, accounting, operations, and other teams to collect, verify, and validate financial information;
• Support completeness and integrity of financial data throughout closing processes;
• Liaise with regional and HQ finance teams to align on reporting requirements and deadlines;
• Recommend and implement improvements in reporting processes, tools, and internal controls;
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reports to support business and operational decisions.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and financial adjustments;
• Maintain compliance with local and international accounting standards and regulations.

WHAT IT TAKES

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, controlling, with managerial responsibilities.
• Solid understanding of APJ tax regulations and statutory filings (BIR, IRAS, SEC), including preparation and review of tax reconciliations, and accurate reflection of tax impacts in accounting records.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics GP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with multinational operations, especially in the APJ region.
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Be fully aligned to our core values:

• Think Big - Be courageous and bold. Aspire to greatness. Relentlessly pursue market innovation. Set the standard by which others follow. Create solutions that have a meaningful impact. Solve the challenges our customers don't know they have.
• Be Curious - Be a lifelong learner. Seek out new ideas to serve customers. Understand our competition and the world. Be permanently dissatisfied with the status quo. Challenge preconceptions. Focus on the future rather than yesterday.
• Take Action - Be the first. Don't wait. Take accountability. Inspire others by doing. Fail fast and learn from mistakes. Make a difference every day.
• Stronger Together - Respect, trust and look out for each other. Celebrate diverse perspectives. Listen. Build connections and belonging. Act with integrity. Give back. One Syniti family.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Trust in your talent. At Syniti you will find a supportive environment and access to learning tools, but micromanagement is not our style.
• Growth. We are growing rapidly and steadily solving the biggest challenges enterprise companies are faced with today. There was never a better time to join and grow with us. Most importantly you will have the chance to shape our journey and share in our success story.
• Support. We all rely on each other and enable each other to be successful. You won't stand alone.
• Curiosity and genuine interest in you. We all have our different stories, all equally fascinating with each depicting a different journey and we want to hear them all.
• Recognition. We are the sum of individual achievements, and we always take the time to celebrate them.
• An open organisation. Titles don't define access at Syniti. We stay humble regardless of where we sit in the organisation. We want to hear every voice, listen to all the ideas and make sure everyone's work is seen and valued.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

At Syniti, we're committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and fair workplace where everyone belongs and thrives. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger — and we value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and voices each person brings to our team.

We welcome applicants based on their skills and potential, and we're dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of personal background. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know — we're here to support you.