Job Overview:
The Associate Director is primarily responsible for team oversight, quality control, and client-facing execution while remaining hands-on. This role leads critical aspects of the monthly financial close process by maintaining a deep understanding of the client's business, accounting operations, and compliances.
Work Schedule:
Work Setup:
Office Assignment:
- MAKATI OFFICE: 22F Tower 1, One Ayala Corporate Center, Ayala Ave., Makati City
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and analyze the financial close package which includes financial statements and budget vs. actual analysis.
- Support the day-to-day finance operations of the client, including activities such as reviewing A/P and expense reports, corresponding with vendors and contractors, assisting client employees with on/off-boarding and payroll questions.
- Support the client's operations to grow and scale by participating in automation process enhancement and system implementation initiatives.
- Assist with compliance requests from investors, banks, tax accountants, and external auditors.
- Support the client and client's team with various analyses and ad hoc projects.
- Review and validate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close deliverables prepared by direct reports ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to client- specific accounting policies.
- Identify and resolve complex close issues, reconciling discrepancies and escalating risks proactively.
- Provide commentary insights on budget vs actual variances, trends, and key drivers to support client- decision making.
- Participate in training to meet client's quality standards and client expectations.
- Serve as primary day-to-day point of contact for client finance stakeholders.
- Supervise, coach, and review the work of direct reports across one or multiple engagements.
- Support onboarding and training of new team members, including review of work during ramp- up periods.
- Actively contributes to process improvement initiatives, including documentation of workflows and automation flows.
- Provide the necessary leadership, judgment and administrative direction to motivate, train and develop capabilities of direct reports.
- Involve in the recruitment and give recommendations to hire in the final recruitment and selection process of direct reports.
- Involve in performance evaluation of direct reports and give recommendations.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field is required.
- CPA license is preferred. Has at least five (5) years of work experience.
- Has leadership and management skills.
- Demonstrate ability to supervise, coach, and review the work of direct reports.
- Enhance own capabilities through associations developed with the Operations team of the company and client.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with the clients, vendors, and auditors.
- Detail- oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong Excel skills and adaptability to new technology and tools.
- Technical knowledge of GAAP / IFRS / SEC accounting and reporting requirements preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
What D&V Philippines can offer you:
D&V Philippines is a place where you can build and grow your career because we invest in your training and development. You'll be a key player in our mission to deliver high-quality, cost-effective finance and accounting services for CFOs and professional services firms in Australia, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
You'll also get to enjoy these perks on top of the essential employee benefits:
- Competitive salary with non-taxable allowances
- Health and wellness benefits
- Vacation and sick leave credits
- Yearly company and employee performance bonuses
- Free meal during office days
- Parent-friendly office
- Training and certifications
- CPD Training Assistance and PRC license renewal reimbursement
- Year-round employee engagement activities
