Are you an emerging leader ready to take your finance career to the next level in an international environment
We are looking for a Finance Team Leader to oversee accounting operations, reporting, and team performance supporting several Canadian schools within a global education network. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who want to expand their leadership capability, gain international business exposure, and make an impact across multiple entities.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both numbers and people leadership—someone who can drive accurate reporting while developing a high-performing team.
Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Accounting and General Ledger
- Perform full-cycle accounting tasks including A/R, A/P, and revenue recognition.
- Document financial transactions and ensure correct posting to the general ledger.
- Maintain lease schedules and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Cash Flow and Bank Management
- Perform daily bank transaction entries and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Manage cash flow and ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
Account Reconciliation and Intercompany Alignment
- Reconcile accounts such as revenue, bank, intercompany balances, and other key accounts.
- Ensure monthly reconciliations are completed, reviewed, and necessary adjustments recorded.
- Align intercompany balances within the group to support consolidated financial statements.
Month-End, Year-End, and Audit Support
- Prepare and entering all necessary month-end and year-end journal entries.
- Support the preparation and coordination of internal and external audits.
- Maintain organized financial documentation and providing timely responses to audit queries.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, etc.).
- Produce Finance Reporting Packages and ad hoc reports as requested.
- Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and support decision-making.
Global Collaboration
- Assist the General Accountant in Toronto with general accounting and reporting tasks.
- Support data requests and compliance needs from Toronto and London finance teams.
- Ensure financial processes are aligned with group-wide policies and best practices.
People Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and motivate a team to achieve performance goals and service standards
- Influence team engagement, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement
- Conduct regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and performance conversations
- Support career development plans, capability building, and succession readiness
- Help team members grow through coaching, mentorship, and stretch opportunities
- Drive collaboration and positive working relationships across teams
What We Are Looking For
- Must be a Bachelors degree holder of Finance or Accounting, or any relevant field.
- Prior leadership experience managing accounting teams
- 5+ years of experience in general accounting - accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting
- Good knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.
- Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
- Ambitious mindset with interest in growing within a global organization
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence, coach, and develop people
What's In It For You
- Accelerated leadership growth - We invest in future leaders through a comprehensive Leadership Potential Development Program designed to strengthen your people management, decision-making, stakeholder management, and leadership capability.
- Continuous Learning & Self-Development - Gain access to a wide library of learning resources and professional courses that support your personal growth, business skills, and long-term career goals.
- Global Exposure - Work with multiple Canadian schools and collaborate with international stakeholders in a dynamic global environment.
- Purpose-Driven Work - Be part of an organization that helps transform lives through education.
Work Arrangement
- Hybrid arrangement of once a week in the office after passing 3rd month performance review.
- Work Schedule 3:00PM to 12:00AM, weekends off
- Work Location: Robinsons Zeta Tower, Bridgetowne, Ugong North, Quezon City.
- Area is beside Opus Mall, across IPI Pasig and Tiendesitas. Office is accessible from Ortigas CBD, Eastwood, C5 road, and Rizal areas.
