Responsibilities:

Financial Management and Reporting

Assist the CFO in internal affairs or daily management of finance operations to ensure timely, accurate and reliable financial data.
Oversee the month-end and year-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and internal company policies.
Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, detailing business performance, key metrics, and trends.

Controls and Process Improvement

Approve/ audit vouchers and accounting transactions to ensure the correct accounting treatment of all business matters to be able to provide accurate data to support monthly financials.
Monitor and co-lead assets management controls: accounts receivable through aging analysis; physical count inventory with monthly and annual stock counts; fixed assets through annual verification and tagging of assets.
Ensure financial practices comply with company policies and applicable regulations, and support internal controls related to financial processes.
Coordinate and cooperate with internal and external auditors to ensure the smooth completion of internal and external audits and implement the rectification measures one by one.

Financial Planning and Analysis

Assist the CFO to manage the annual budget process, including revenue and expense forecasting. Continuously update forecasts based on changes in the business environment.
Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and insights that can support decision-making. This may involve analyzing sales performance, cost structures, and other key financial metrics.
Conduct variance analyses to identify differences between actual and budgeted performance. Investigate the reasons for variances and provide actionable insights.
Identify and implement process improvements for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Tax Compliance and Filing

Ensure timely filing and payment of all taxes required by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as stipulated in the BIR Certificate of Registration.
Ensure full and timely compliance with the requirements of BIR, Bureau of Customs (BOC), Local Government Units (LGUs), and other relevant regulatory agencies.
Manage tax-related matters including BIR and BOC audits and assessments by preparing audit documentation, addressing queries, and facilitating tax declarations and reconciliations.
Stakeholder Coordination and Representation - Serve as liaison with clients, auditors, tax consultants, and government agencies such as BIR, BOC, and other departments, managing all communications and documentation related to tax matters and regulatory compliance.

Treasury

Efficient and effective management of day-to-day treasury operations
Find the resources of local financial institutions, negotiate auto financial products and determine the conditions of access, interest rate and approval procedures.
Exchange rate risk control, formulate corresponding exchange lock scheme and product pricing strategy for exchange rate fluctuations.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accountancy, CPA is an advantage/preferred.
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive finance experience with the last 3 years in a management role.
Strong knowledge of the accounting standards and financial/ taxation regulations.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy .
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Leadership and team management abilities.
Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and advanced skills in MS Excel.
Experience with ERP systems and the ability to quickly adapt to various ERP platforms.

Finance Manager

Finance & Operations Manager