DEPARTMENT HEAD - ACCOUNTING (VP)

Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. MUFG, a globally respected financial institution, is seeking a Department Head of Accounting (Vice President) to join Manila branch. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the accounting function within one of the world’s leading banks, ensuring compliance with local and international standards while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. As part of MUFG’s commitment to excellence, you will be empowered to drive departmental strategies, nurture talent, and build strong interdepartmental relationships. The organisation is renowned for its inclusive culture, generous training opportunities, and flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal place for professionals who value growth, teamwork, and stability. If you are ready to bring your expertise in banking accounting to a company that values dependability and knowledge-sharing, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. Join MUFG’s Metro Manila branch as Department Head of Accounting (Vice President), where you will lead a dedicated team in a globally recognised banking environment. Enjoy access to ongoing training opportunities and flexible working arrangements that support your professional development and work-life balance. Be part of an inclusive workplace with supportive leadership, where your expertise in accounting standards and regulatory compliance will be highly valued. What you'll do: As Department Head of Accounting (Vice President), you will play a central role in guiding the accounting operations at MUFG’s Manila branch. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve strategic planning to meet business objectives while adapting to regulatory changes. You’ll be instrumental in revising operational systems for greater efficiency and effectiveness. Staff development is key; you’ll coach team members, assess manpower needs, and recruit new talent as necessary. Maintaining accurate books of account is essential for compliance and transparency. You’ll also manage audit processes—ensuring thoroughness—and oversee reporting obligations across multiple regulatory bodies. Collaboration is at the heart of this role; you’ll connect with internal teams as well as external agencies to achieve shared goals. Safeguarding critical documents falls under your remit too. Success in this position means consistently delivering reliable results through careful oversight, nurturing your team’s growth, and upholding MUFG’s high standards for integrity. You will identify and recommend departmental strategies that align with current business needs, changes in head office policies, and evolving national or local tax regulations. You will perform and implement revisions to operational systems, processes, and policies while conducting structural reviews of the department’s organisation and succession planning. You will take charge of overall staff performance management by providing coaching, conducting manpower assessments, and overseeing recruitment activities. You will ensure the bank’s books of accounts are maintained fairly and accurately, including proper taxation for all bank transactions. You will oversee various audits such as financial audits and BIR audits to guarantee they are conducted thoroughly and correctly. You will review and ensure compliance with all reports required by Head Office, BSP, BIR, and other regulatory agencies. You will collaborate closely with related departments, regional offices, head office counterparts, and external regulatory agencies to achieve unit targets. You will ensure proper safekeeping of important documents, articles, and negotiable instruments relevant to the department. You will perform additional tasks assigned by supervising officers from time to time. What you bring: To excel as Department Head of Accounting (Vice President), you bring proven experience managing teams within complex accounting environments—ideally within banking. Your CPA qualification demonstrates your commitment to professional standards. You have spent over a decade honing your skills in leadership roles where you’ve guided teams through regulatory changes and ensured compliance with diverse accounting principles. Your familiarity with both local regulations and international standards enables you to navigate reporting requirements confidently. You are adept at using technology tools like MS Office to streamline processes. Beyond technical expertise, your interpersonal skills foster collaboration across departments; you are dependable when it comes to mentoring staff and building trust among colleagues. Your sensitivity towards regulatory demands ensures that all documentation is handled responsibly. By combining deep industry knowledge with empathy for team members’ growth needs, you help create an environment where everyone can thrive together. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is required for this role. A four-year college or university degree in accounting or equivalent training forms the foundation for success. At least ten years’ experience in managerial or supervisory functions within accounting or related fields—preferably in the banking industry—is essential. Comprehensive knowledge of local, international, and JGAAP accounting standards ensures accuracy in financial reporting. Proficiency in local banking regulations including SEC, BIR, BSP, PDIC is vital for compliance. Strong working knowledge of Windows operating systems and MS Office applications—especially Excel—supports efficient workflow management. What sets this company apart: MUFG stands out as one of the world’s largest financial groups with a reputation built on stability, integrity, and global reach. Employees benefit from an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages sharing ideas across borders. The organisation invests heavily in professional development through generous training opportunities designed to help you grow throughout your career. Flexible working arrangements allow you to balance personal commitments with professional ambitions—a testament to MUFG’s understanding approach towards employee wellbeing. Supportive leadership ensures that every team member feels valued; collaboration is not just encouraged but celebrated here. With access to robust resources and a network spanning continents, joining MUFG means becoming part of a community committed to excellence while maintaining a warm atmosphere where loyalty is rewarded. What's next: If you’re ready to advance your career in banking accounting with MUFG’s Manila branch, now is the perfect time to apply! Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.