Head of Finance

About Collectius

Collectius is one of South East Asia's leading Fintech company in the debt management industry, with operations in Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and India. We are using technology and empathy to create the best customer experience and operational excellence to support our 5,5 million customers in becoming debt free.

Together with IFC (a member of the World Bank Group and minority shareholder in Collectius), Collectius is actively working on improving industry practices and promoting best resolution practices. As an example, Collectius has implemented a company policy that replaced the word debtor – a term that has been traditionally perceived to be negative – with customer.

Currently Collectius manages 7 billion USD outstanding debt from 100+ clients across banking and financial institutions. To support our hyper- growth ambitions, we are looking for high-performers who want to grow the business with us!

Overview

The role is responsible for overseeing the company's finance operations and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial management. This includes managing financial reporting, cash flow, accounts payable, budgeting, tax, and statutory requirements, financial controls, and audit processes. The position works closely with internal departments, particularly Operations, to analyze financial performance, monitor departmental expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide financial insights that support business decisions. The role also manages relationships with bank, auditors, tax authorities, and other government agencies while ensuring compliance with local regulations ans established financial policies.

Responsibilities

·    Oversee the finance department in the preparation of monthly management reports, annual statutory financial, prepare statements, various tax returns, etc and to ensure quality and timely related financial and management reporting.

·     Maintain proper financial controls, which includes amongst other, reconciliations with proper audit trail.

·      Monthly cash flow forecasting, monitoring, and managing the cash position.

·      Supervise the accounts payable function.

·      Manage the relationship with banks, local tax authorities (BIR), auditors and government agencies.

·      Ensure compliance with local regulations.

·      Analyze current financial performance, actual performance versus budget and prior year data.

·      Assists Operations Team in Monthly Operations Review.

·      Identify areas for cost reductions and operational improvements.

·      Provide analysis to Operations team.

·      Develop and monitor departmental budgets.

·   Ask relevant managers for clarification when their departmental expenses have surpassed the established budget. Must ensure that all projects meet established deadlines.

Requirements

·      Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. CPA or ACCA certification preferred.

·     4+ years of experience with a Big 4 accounting firm in audit or assurance roles, combining with minimally 5 years of commercial finance experience.

·      Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and tax regulations.

·      Experience with NetSuite system, including implementation and customization.

·      Proficiency in management reporting and cash flow management across multiple jurisdictions.

·      Familiarity with group consolidation and intercompany transactions.

·      Skilled in financial software and ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite)

·      Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

·      Strong project management and collaboration skills.

·      Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

·      Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

·      Leadership experience and ability to mentor teams.

·      Strategic mindset and ability to provide financial advice.