Finance Manager

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.