Job Title: Finance Manager – Controllership

Experience: 6–8 Years in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit, Compliance, and Controllership, with supervisory or leadership experience

Skills: Financial Reporting, Controllership, P2P, R2R, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Revenue Accounting, Month-End Closing, Audit Management, Tax Compliance, Statutory Compliance, Variance Analysis, Financial Controls, ERP Systems (SAP Preferred), Process Improvement

Location: Manila, Philippines

Work Setup: 100% Onsite

We at Coforge are hiring a Finance Manager – Controllership with the following skillset:

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Accounting & Payments

Manage the end-to-end booking, validation, and processing of vendor invoices in coordination with the AP and onsite teams.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and approval hierarchies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor and business inquiries related to invoice processing and payments.

Revenue Accounting & Collections

Oversee revenue booking activities in partnership with the AR team, Finance team, and business stakeholders.
Ensure all revenue transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company guidelines.
Monitor collections and coordinate with relevant teams to ensure timely invoice settlement.
Track unbilled revenue and ensure timely billing and revenue recognition.

Month-End Closing

Ensure timely and accurate booking of expenses, provisions, accruals, reversals, and revenue entries.
Coordinate with business units to validate month-end provisions and supporting documentation.
Calculate and record intercompany revenue and expense transactions.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities.

Variance Analysis & Reporting

Prepare detailed variance analysis reports for assigned functions, departments, and cost centers.
Analyze revenue and expense trends and provide meaningful business insights to management.

Audit & Compliance

Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents for internal and statutory audits.
Coordinate and respond to audit requirements independently, including working with Big 4 auditors and local auditors.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and governance standards.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliations

Prepare management schedules, reconciliations, and reporting packs related to P2P and R2R activities.
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of monthly and quarterly financial reports.

Statutory Compliance

Support compliance with tax, regulatory, and statutory reporting requirements.
Perform reconciliations and reporting required for tax compliance and regulatory audits.

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities for process automation and continuous improvement.
Strengthen financial controls, documentation standards, and operational efficiency across finance processes.

Business Support

Provide extended support during month-end and quarter-end close periods to ensure timely reporting and issue resolution.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in Accounting, Controllership, Financial Reporting, Audit, or Compliance.
Strong hands-on experience in:
Accounts Payable (P2P)
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Revenue Accounting
Record-to-Report (R2R)
Financial Close Activities
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and reporting processes.
Experience handling audits and compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of local tax regulations and statutory compliance.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under strict timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with SAP or similar ERP platforms.
Exposure to multinational or shared services environments.
Experience supporting Big 4 audits.
Knowledge of process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with strong expertise in accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and audit management. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong ownership, and can effectively manage month-end activities while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and control.

The successful candidate should be able to:

Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting.
Manage complex accounting and audit requirements with minimal supervision.
Ensure compliance with statutory and tax obligations.
Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations.
Strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.
Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, auditors, and business leaders.