Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant
Sangoma is a global leader in business communications, delivering cloud-based solutions that help organizations connect, collaborate, and engage with their customers. Our portfolio includes Unified Communications (UCaaS), Contact Center (CCaaS), VoIP, SIP Trunking, Managed Connectivity, and Customer Experience solutions serving businesses worldwide. We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to be part of the Company's Philippine operations.
In this role will work closely with the US Finance team while independently managing the Company’s Finance, Treasury, statutory, government, PEZA, banking, payroll, and administrative requirements in the Philippines. This is a hands-on role. The position requires personally managing both Finance and administrative/operational tasks—including processing, filing, government submissions, permit processing, check collection, document handling, follow-up, and coordination—and seeing assigned matters through to completion.
YOUR ROLE:
- Manage day-to-day Finance and Treasury requirements for the Philippine operations, including cash requirements, financial reports, reconciliations, and related documentation.
- Coordinate funding requirements and financial matters with the US Finance team.
- Review payroll, including timekeeping, attendance, overtime, leave, deductions, and other payroll adjustments, and coordinate with the payroll provider to resolve discrepancies and complete payroll process
- Review monthly payroll and final pay computations based on supporting documentation.
- Process and monitor statutory payments, government filings, BIR requirements, and regulatory submissions.
- Manage business permits, licenses, registrations, and government compliance requirements, including direct liaison with BIR, PEZA, SEC, LGUs, and other government agencies.
- Prepare, review, and submit PEZA reports and coordinate Farm-In/Farm-Out permits and related requirements.
- Manage banking administration, including MBOS/MBTC user access, SOX reporting, foreign exchange documentation, and banking requirements.
- Coordinate Company check releases and personally pick up checks from the designated check releasing center when required.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and coordinating with auditors and the US Finance team.
- Prepare and maintain management, Finance, statutory, regulatory, and corporate documentation.
- Perform other Finance, Treasury, compliance, and administrative responsibilities as required.
Requirements
YOUR BACKGROUND:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Current CPA license is highly preferred.
- Relevant experience in Finance, Treasury, statutory compliance, or a related function.
- Experience with PEZA, BIR, business permits, statutory payments, and government reporting is highly preferred.
- Experience reviewing payroll and working with payroll providers.
- Experience supporting audits and SOX requirements is an advantage.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with scheduled on-site work as required.
Benefits
At Sangoma, we value our employees and provide benefits designed to support their professional growth, financial security, and overall well-being.
- Health & Medical Coverage: Medical insurance coverage to support employees and provide access to healthcare benefits.
- Group Life Insurance: Essential policy coverage to complement core health benefits and provide comprehensive insurance benefits.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule that enables employees to maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal commitments.
- Collaborative Work Environment: Work with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product Management, and Support in a global technology organization.
Skills
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Short answers (1)
- How many years of experience do you have handling government filings, permits, renewals, and in-person government transactions?
Pick from a list (6)
- Do you have experience with BIR and other Philippine government compliance requirements?
- Do you have experience reviewing payroll and working with a payroll provider?
- Do you have experience handling statutory payments and government filings?
- Do you have experience with Treasury, cash management, or banking activities?
- Are you comfortable personally visiting government agencies to process filings, business permits, renewals, and other regulatory requirements?
- Are you willing to work under a hybrid work arrangement?
Written answers (1)
- Do you have at least 5 years of relevant Finance or Accounting experience?