Senior Accountant
Acciona · Makati City
ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the Company's accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury management, investment monitoring, tax compliance, and internal controls. The role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, timely completion of month-end and year-end closing activities, compliance with Philippine regulatory requirements, and effective management of cash and investment portfolios.The position requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with strong experience in Philippine accounting and taxation, treasury and banking operations, SAP ERP system, and financial reporting under Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS/IFRS).
The Senior Accountant will work closely with business units, banks, auditors, tax authorities, and management while driving process improvements and finance transformation initiatives.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
A. Financial Accounting and General Ledger Management
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
- Review and approve journal entries, accruals, provisions, reclassifications, and adjustments.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
- Monitor compliance with PFRS/IFRS and company accounting policies.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Analyze financial results and explain significant variances and unusual transactions.
- Maintain schedules for fixed assets, leases, borrowings, investments, and other significant accounts.
- Ensure proper accounting treatment of complex or non-routine transactions.
B. Treasury and Cash Management
- Manage daily cash position and liquidity requirements.
- Prepare and review short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor working capital and optimize cash utilization.
- Oversee bank account administration, signatory management, and banking relationships.
- Review and approve payment runs, fund transfers, and treasury transactions.
- Monitor debt obligations, loan repayments, interest accruals, and financing arrangements.
- Coordinate with banks regarding financing facilities, foreign exchange requirements, investment products, and treasury services.
- Ensure compliance with treasury policies and internal controls.
C. Investment Management and Accounting
- Monitor and account for investments such as:
- Time Deposits
- Money Market Placements
- Other Financial Assets
- Track investment maturities, yields, interest income, and reinvestment opportunities.
- Prepare investment portfolio reports for management review.
- Calculate and review accrued interest income and fair value adjustments where applicable.
- Coordinate with banks and investment institutions regarding placements and investment strategies.
- Evaluate investment opportunities and provide recommendations to management.
- Ensure proper accounting and disclosure of investments in accordance with PFRS/IFRS.
D. Tax Compliance and Regulatory Reporting
- Oversee the preparation and review of Philippine tax compliance requirements, including:
- Annual and Quarterly Income Tax Returns
- Review tax reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Assist in responding to BIR audits, assessments, and regulatory inquiries.
- Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the business.
E. SAP ERP and Systems Management
- Act as a key user for SAP Financial Accounting (FI), Treasury and General Ledger modules.
- Review accounting transactions recorded in SAP and ensure data integrity.
- Participate in system enhancements, upgrades, testing, and implementation projects.
- Support automation initiatives and finance process digitalization efforts.
- Develop and improve SAP reports and reconciliation processes.
- Train junior finance staff on SAP-related processes and controls.
F. Digital Banking and Electronic Payment Operations
- Manage digital banking platforms and electronic payment systems.
- Review and approve online banking transactions in accordance with authority limits.
- Coordinate with banks regarding:
- Online banking administration
- User access controls
- Digital payment facilities
- Cash management services
- Ensure security and compliance of online banking activities.
- Monitor electronic fund transfers, intercompany transfers, and automated payment processes.
- Support the implementation and optimization of digital banking solutions.
Digital banking platform experience is highly preferred, including exposure to:
- JPM Access
- UnionBank Portal
- BDO Business Online Banking
- Other corporate online banking platforms
G. Internal Controls, Audit and Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with established finance policies and internal control procedures.
- Support the design and implementation of process improvements and control enhancements.
- Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external and internal auditors.
- Review audit findings and monitor corrective action plans.
- Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and recommend mitigating controls.
H. Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management
- Supervise and mentor Junior Accountants and Accounting Assistants.
- Review work output and provide coaching and technical guidance.
- Collaborate with Procurement, HR, Operations, Legal, Treasury partners, and external stakeholders.
- Support Finance Manager and CFO in special projects and strategic initiatives.
- Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Ideal Candidate Profile
A successful candidate is a CPA or highly experienced accounting professional with 5-8 years of accounting experience, including financial reporting, treasury management, investment accounting, tax compliance, and SAP ERP operations. The individual should be comfortable managing cash flows, banking relationships, digital banking platforms, investment portfolios, and month-end close processes while su
Required Skills and Competencies
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is highly preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience.
- At least 2 years in a senior accounting role.
- Experience in Philippine corporate accounting, treasury, and financial reporting.
- Experience handling investment accounting and cash management functions.
- Experience working with multinational companies, shared services, or large Philippine corporations is an advantage.
Technical Competencies
Accounting and Reporting
- Strong knowledge of:
- PFRS / IFRS
- Financial statement preparation
- Month-end and year-end closing
- Consolidations and reconciliations
- Fixed asset accounting
- Lease accounting
- Investment accounting
Taxation
- Working knowledge of:
- Philippine tax compliance
- BIR regulations
- VAT and withholding taxes
- Corporate income taxation
Systems
- Strong SAP ERP experience preferred:
- SAP FI
- SAP AP
- SAP AR
- SAP GL
- SAP Treasury Modules
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills:
- Pivot Tables
- XLOOKUP
- SUMIFS
- Financial Modelling
- Dashboard Reporting
Treasury and Banking
- Cash flow forecasting
- Liquidity management
- Loan management
- Investment monitoring
- Banking relationship management
- Digital banking platforms
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Leadership and coaching abilities
- Business partnering and stakeholder management
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making capability
- Integrity and professionalism
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.