Financial Controller

About the Unioil Group

The Unioil Group is a collection of companies operating across the downstream petroleum, lubricants, logistics, and real estate industries in the Philippines. Its subsidiaries include companies engaged in fuel retail and distribution, lubricant manufacturing and sales, freight and logistics operations, property development, and marketing services. Anchored by a shared commitment to excellence, financial prudence, and customer-first values, the Unioil Group continues to expand its footprint and diversify its business portfolio across the country.

Fuel the Future With Us

The Finance Controller is responsible for leading and safeguarding the financial operations of a subsidiary company within the Unioil Group. This role owns three critical outcomes: ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining rigorous internal controls and compliance standards, and providing strategic financial guidance that supports sound business decision-making. This is not a purely transactional role — it is a strategic finance leadership position that bridges accounting operations, regulatory compliance, and executive-level financial analysis. The Finance Controller works closely with business unit heads, external auditors, tax authorities, and Group leadership to ensure the subsidiary's financial ecosystem remains a genuine competitive strength.

How You'll Drive Success

Financial Reporting & General Accounting

• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and applicable regulatory requirements
• Manage general ledger operations, account reconciliations, and the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness across all books of account
• Consolidate financial data across the subsidiary's business units, producing management accounts that give senior leadership a clear view of overall financial position and performance
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring correct posting, timely settlement, and accurate aging management
• Coordinate external audit engagements by ensuring that supporting documentation, schedules, and reconciliations are prepared and available, and by managing the resolution of audit findings

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budget preparation process in coordination with business unit heads, consolidating inputs into a comprehensive group budget that reflects strategic priorities and financial targets
• Develop rolling financial forecasts and conduct variance analysis against budget, identifying deviations and working with operations to develop corrective actions
• Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support major business decisions including capital investments, pricing strategies, and new business initiatives
• Monitor cash flow positions and prepare short- and medium-term cash flow projections, flagging liquidity risks and recommending treasury actions as needed

Tax Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure full and timely compliance with all Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) obligations including income tax, value-added tax, withholding taxes, and other applicable national and local taxes
• Manage tax planning and structuring initiatives that optimize the company's effective tax rate while maintaining strict legal and regulatory compliance
• Liaise with external tax consultants, the BIR, and other regulatory bodies on assessments, audits, and compliance matters, ensuring all positions are well-documented and defensible
• Ensure compliance with SEC, PSE (if applicable), PEZA, and other relevant regulatory reporting requirements applicable to the subsidiary

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the internal control framework across financial operations, ensuring adequate segregation of duties, authorization protocols, and transaction controls
• Conduct regular control assessments and process reviews to identify gaps, inefficiencies, or control weaknesses, and lead remediation efforts in coordination with process owners
• Manage financial risk exposures including foreign exchange, credit risk, and commodity price risk, recommending hedging strategies or mitigation measures where appropriate
• Maintain and enforce finance policies, procedures, and approval authorities, ensuring consistent application across all business units and functions within the subsidiary

Finance Team Leadership & Business Partnering

• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, building technical competencies, ensuring strong succession pipelines, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and accountability
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to business unit heads and the executive leadership team, translating financial data into actionable insights that drive operational decision-making
• Support commercial functions including procurement, sales, and operations with financial analysis, costing studies, and profitability assessments
• Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, and external service providers to support the Group's financing, treasury, and financial operations needs

The Expertise You Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required
• Post-graduate studies, MBA, or certifications in Financial Management, Taxation, or Internal Audit are an advantage

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in financial management, controllership, or a related senior finance role
• Proven track record of managing full-cycle accounting operations, financial reporting, and tax compliance in a multi-entity or group company environment
• Prior experience in the petroleum, energy, FMCG, manufacturing, or distribution industry is strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience handling BIR audits, SEC filings, and external audit engagements
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and advanced proficiency in financial modeling and Excel-based analysis

Skills & Competencies

• Expert-level knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), BIR regulations, and applicable corporate governance requirements
• Deep technical competency in financial statement preparation, consolidation, and management reporting
• Strong understanding of internal controls frameworks, risk management principles, and audit methodologies
• Skilled in tax planning, compliance management, and regulatory liaison across national and local tax obligations
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities — able to build and develop high-performing finance teams, manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships, and hold teams accountable to shared objectives
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and translate insights into clear, executive-ready recommendations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage with external auditors, regulators, and senior business leaders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ERP platforms and financial consolidation tools is an advantage

Why Unioil

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development and promotion opportunities within a growing company
• Collaborative and supportive work environment