Financial Controller

Job Summary :

Responsible for providing overall financial support to the Vice President for Finance to help formulate and refine strategy and financial projections for the University.

Primary Functions :

• Initiate and manage the University's budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes which include:

a.Preparation of budget template for distribution to all cost centers

b.Review and recommend changes to the template based on existing operations

c.Manage the budget process and consolidate budget templates received from the cost centers

d.Prepare the Budgeted Financial Statements, reports and related analyses

e.Ensures approved Budgets are encoded to Oracle Fusion

• Provides input in the purchase and expenditure process including:

a.Review requests for purchase of CAPEX and other expenditures, to ascertain if the requisition is

within the approved budget;

b.Review and endorsement of Petty Cash Voucher, Request for Checks, Petty Cash Advance Slip, and

Purchase Requisition to the Controller as verified by the Budget Accountants;

c.Supervises the maintenance of records and monitors the budget usage of each cost center.

• Analyze actual results versus Budget and Prior Year including:

a.Coordination with the cost centers regarding budget usage;

b.Preparation of monthly analyses for all revenue and expense accounts;

• Oversees/reviews work done by the Budget Accountants;

• Assists the VP For Finance in leading and delivering Digital Finance Transformation by identifying areas

for technology adoption or streamlining

• Supports decision-making by providing Management

a.through development of financial models for budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis

b.with timely, detailed and meaningful insights and visibility on the University's Financial Performance

• Communicating findings and recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications :

Graduate of BS Accountancy

CPA Board Passer

Good Leadership Skills

With more than 5 years of progressive experience in Finance/Accounting

The ability to analyze financial data, perform variance analysis, and understand financial statements is

critical.

Developing strategic financial plans and acting as a business partner are key components of the role.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary for presenting financial information

and partnering with other departments.

Proficient in MS Office applications especially in MS Excel

Location : Intramuros, Manila