Chief Accountant cum Corporate Treasurer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Head of Finance and Accounting cum Corporate Treasurer is responsible for the overall financial leadership, accounting operations, taxation, treasury management, statutory compliance, regulatory reporting, budgeting, financial planning, and corporate governance of the company. The role ensures full compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regulations, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements, Local Government Units (LGUs), and other regulatory bodies applicable to the electric vehicle charging station business.

The position serves as the principal finance leader and advises management on financial sustainability, tax efficiency, capital management, investment decisions, business expansion, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Finance Leadership

• Lead the overall Finance and Accounting function.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's growth and expansion plans.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and Board.
• Drive profitability, cash flow optimization, and operational efficiencies.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, charging station expansion projects, and capital expenditures.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.

2. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with:
• Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS)
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• SEC regulations
• BIR accounting and record-keeping requirements
• Manage:
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Fixed Assets
• Financial Close Process
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Coordinate annual external audits and internal audits.
• Prepare Board and Management financial reports.

3. Corporate Treasury Management

• Serve as designated Corporate Treasurer.
• Manage corporate liquidity and cash flow requirements.
• Oversee banking relationships and credit facilities.
• Lead cash forecasting and working capital management.
• Manage corporate investments and debt obligations.
• Monitor foreign exchange exposure and treasury risks.
• Ensure efficient fund utilization for EV charging station development projects.
• Review and approve treasury transactions and bank reconciliations.

4. Taxation and BIR Compliance (End-to-End Tax Management)

Tax Planning and Compliance

• Lead all aspects of tax compliance and tax risk management.
• Ensure full compliance with National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) provisions and BIR Revenue Regulations (RRs), Revenue Memorandum Circulars (RMCs), Revenue Memorandum Orders (RMOs), and Revenue Audit Memorandum Orders (RAMOs).
• Develop lawful tax optimization strategies.

End-to-End Tax Filing Responsibilities

Monthly Compliance

• Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Expanded Withholding Tax (EWT)
• Final Withholding Tax (FWT)
• Withholding Tax on Compensation (WTC)
• Percentage Tax, where applicable
• Documentary Stamp Tax (DST), where applicable

Quarterly Compliance

• Quarterly Income Tax Returns
• Quarterly VAT Reconciliation
• Alphalist Reconciliation
• Related Party Transaction monitoring

Annual Compliance

• Annual Income Tax Return (AITR)
• Annual Information Returns
• Alphalist of Employees
• Creditable Withholding Tax Certificates
• Reconciliation of tax accounts
• Tax provisioning and deferred tax calculations

BIR Compliance Administration

• Monitor Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS) compliance.
• Manage Electronic BIR Forms (eBIRForms) filing requirements.
• Ensure complete Books of Accounts compliance.

Maintain:

• Official Receipts/Invoices
• Sales Invoices
• Supplementary Receipts
• Computerized Accounting System (CAS)
• Point-of-Sale (POS) compliance, if applicable
• Ensure proper registration and maintenance of:
• BIR Form 1903 registrations
• Registration updates
• Branch registrations
• ATP (Authority to Print)
• System permits and approvals

Tax Audit and Investigation Management

• Act as primary representative during:
• Letter of Authority (LOA) examinations
• Notice of Discrepancy (NOD)
• Preliminary Assessment Notice (PAN)
• Final Assessment Notice (FAN)
• Formal Letter of Demand (FLD)
• Tax Mapping Activities
• Manage tax assessments and disputes.
• Coordinate responses to BIR audits and investigations.
• Ensure readiness for compliance reviews and due diligence exercises.

5. EV Charging Industry Financial Management

• Develop financial models for EV charging infrastructure investments.
• Analyze charging station utilization, revenue streams, and profitability.

Review:

• Electricity costs
• Grid connection costs
• Site lease agreements
• Energy procurement strategies
• Monitor EBITDA and return-on-investment metrics for charging stations.
• Evaluate tariff pricing structures and charging revenue optimization.
• Support expansion planning and feasibility studies.

6. Budgeting, Forecasting and FP&A

• Lead annual budgeting process.
• Prepare rolling forecasts and long-term financial plans.
• Conduct variance analysis and management reporting.
• Monitor key financial KPIs and operational metrics.
• Establish financial dashboards and performance monitoring systems.

7. Internal Controls and Risk Management

• Strengthen internal accounting controls.
• Develop policies and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with anti-fraud and anti-corruption policies.
• Establish risk management frameworks covering:
• Financial risks
• Credit risks
• Treasury risks
• Tax risks
• Regulatory risks

8. Regulatory and Corporate Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
• Local Government Units (LGUs)
• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as applicable
• Department of Energy (DOE), when applicable to EV charging operations
• Oversee renewal of permits, registrations, and licenses.
• Ensure compliance with company governance requirements.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• MBA is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Minimum 10 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Experience in BPO, infrastructure, energy, renewable energy, EV charging, utilities, power sector, transportation, or technology businesses preferred.
• Extensive experience handling BIR audits and tax assessments.
• Strong background in treasury management and corporate finance.
• Strong exposure to capital raising, project financing, and investment evaluation.