Senior Accounting Manager

Company Description Suit it Up Manila is a leading luxury bespoke formal wear brand under the MEGI Group, specializing in custom-tailored suits and traditional barongs. The brand is recognized in Metro Manila for its craftsmanship, premium materials, and personalized client service. Suit it Up Manila serves a discerning clientele seeking high-quality, made-to-measure formal wear for business, events, and special occasions. Team members collaborate closely with clients and in-house artisans to deliver a refined, detail-oriented experience at every stage of the tailoring process.Job SummaryAccounting Senior Manager owns the company's accounting operations end-to-end and sets the strategic direction for continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and financial reporting. Reporting to the Finance Head, this role leads day-to-day accounting activities, drives the design and maturity of accounting workbooks and reporting tools, oversees intercompany transactions and charges, and ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements while acting as a key partner in the company's growth strategy.Key Deliverables:Own and oversee daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and cash management, ensuring scalability as the business grows.Drive sales validation processes, ensuring revenue transactions, billing, and supporting data areaccurately recorded, validated, and aligned with contractual terms and commercial agreements.Lead and take full ownership of the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial reporting.Design, maintain, and continuously elevate accounting processes, internal controls, workbooks, and reporting tools across the organization.Architect and establish the general ledger structure from the ground up, integrating existing AP and AR processes into a complete, scalable accounting system, including chart of accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting framework; Lead the end-to-end implementation, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of the company's finance and future accounting systems.Act as a strategic partner to the Finance Head in managing and evolving the company's accounting operations and financial reporting function.Own intercompany accounting strategy, including the recording, allocation, billing, reconciliation, and settlement of intercompany charges and balances.Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements, proactively identifying and mitigating risk.Review and approve account reconciliations, journal entries, and management reports prepared by the team.Lead coordination with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory agencies, serving as the primary point of contact.Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, while driving process improvements and operational efficiency at scale.Partner cross-functionally with senior stakeholders to establish and strengthen financial processes that support business operations and strategic decision-making.Champion automation and technology adoption to improve accounting processes and reporting capabilities.Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Finance Head, representing Finance in cross-functional or executive discussions as needed.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field8+ years of accounting experience, with at least 4 years in a supervisory or managerial roleStrong experience in financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, and account reconciliationsExperience with intercompany accounting, including allocations and reconciliationsHands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics)Advanced Excel skills and strong understanding of financial statements and accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP)Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities and limited structureExperience improving accounting processes, controls, and reporting in a startup or high-growth environment is an advantageStrong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate strategically while staying detail-oriented