Job Overview:
We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Advisory Associate Manager to join our Finance Process Solutions (FPS) team in Makati City. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in delivering comprehensive management advisory services, helping our clients optimize their finance and accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities:
As an Advisory Associate Manager within FPS, your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering Management Advisory Services: Play a lead role in providing expert advice and solutions to clients across various industries.
- Conducting Specialized Engagements: Perform internal audits, in-depth financial analyses, and rigorous process quality reviews.
- Assessing Controls & Systems: Evaluate information security controls and conduct comprehensive assessments of information systems to ensure robust processes.
- Overseeing Financial Process Solutions: Guide and manage projects related to finance and accounting managed services and temporary staff augmentation, covering areas such as:
o Bookkeeping
o Month-end closing and financial reporting
o Bank reconciliation
o General Ledger and subsidiary ledger reconciliation
o Regulatory reporting compliance
- Contributing to Key FPS Service Areas: Be actively involved in projects encompassing:
o Accounting Services
o ERP Implementation Support
o Co-Sourced Internal Audit
o IT Support
o AML Transaction Monitoring and Supporting Data Privacy Administration
o IT Security Operations
What We're Looking For:
- At least 5-6 years of total experience in finance and accounting.
- A strong candidate will have spent 2-3 years in an auditing firm (preferably with consulting exposure) followed by a move into a corporate finance and accounting role.
- A Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
- A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is a significant advantage.
- Strong understanding of ERP Fundamentals.
- Experience with SAP Implementation is highly desired.
- Certification in Project Management (e.g., Prince2 or Certified Project Manager) is a plus.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with clients and team members.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
- Willingness to work in Makati City.
