LicaLand is a Manila-based real estate development firm that specializes in commercial, residential, and hospitality real estate. It is a subsidiary of the Lica Group, a conglomerate of companies involved in real estate, hospitality, automotive, financial services, and office solutions. Licaland owns and develops a significant land bank in and around Metro Manila.
The Role
You Will Be Responsible For
- Oversee Accounting Operations
- Supervise and manage daily accounting operations to ensure the team's efficiency.
- Establish and maintain accounting controls through a complete and accurate chart of accounts, and define clear accounting policies and procedures.
- Lead and manage changes within the finance function.
- Build and Develop a Reliable Accounting Team
- Recruit, select, orient, and train team members.
- Oversee team members welfare and professional growth, including assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining.
- Communicate job expectations clearly and effectively. Plan, monitor, appraise, and review team contributions.
- Process Improvement, Automation, and Policy Development
- Develop and implement accounting procedures, policies, and standards to ensure robust internal controls, efficient processes, and timely financial data processing.
- Lead initiatives for accounting automation and digitization.
- Maintain Data Integrity and Ensure Compliance
- Establish internal controls to maintain financial security.
- Stay informed on current and proposed legislation, enforce accounting regulations, and recommend new procedures to avoid legal challenges.
- Promote transparency and maintain confidentiality of financial data to protect company resources.
- Ensure business strategies and operations conform to relevant laws and regulations.
- Financial Reporting and Month-End Closing
- Review and finalize monthly financial transactions and reports, ensuring timely submission.
- Communicate financial data clearly, accurately, and promptly.
- Confirm financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses, coordinating data collection and evaluation, and preparing special reports.
- Continuous Learning and Business Acumen
- Lead the accounting team in developing a thorough understanding of business acumen and financial analysis.
- Support other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policies, and applying insights to operational issues.
- Maintain and update job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and participation in professional organizations.
Ideal Profile
- You have at least 2 years experience within a Accounting Manager role, ideally within the Real Estate industry.
- You have working knowledge of CPA
- You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard
- You are a strong mentor and coach who can build high performing teams
- You possess strong analytical skills and are comfortable dealing with numerical data
What's on Offer
- HMO, VL and SL, Company Events, Annual Increase
- Leadership Role
