Finance Manager (Urgent Hiring)

Basic Qualifications: 

• Academic Background: 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field 
• Relevant Work Experience: 
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in accounting in a managerial role 
• Certifications: 
• Master’s Degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred 
• Certified Tax Technician (CTT) is a plus 
• Skills and Knowledge: 
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Odoo, SAP, QuickBooks, or equivalent 
• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS, taxation laws, and regulatory requirements 
• Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting 
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills 
• Able to manage complex workflows and coordinate cross-functionally 
• Strong communication and presentation capabilities (especially for MPR sessions) 
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, evolving operational environment 

Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Financial Operations & Book-keeping 
• Maintain accurate general ledgers, journal entries, and reconciliation schedules. 
• Oversee the full bookkeeping cycle, ensuring completeness and integrity of financial records. 
• Manage day-to-day AP and AR execution, ensuring timely processing and proper documentation. 
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial submission. 
• AR/AP Governance & Quality Assurance 
• Consolidate AR and AP schedules for management review and audit compliance. 
• Perform four-eye checks and QA validation of AR/AP outputs and reconciliations. 
• Strengthen documentation standards, internal controls, and process discipline. 
• Drive accuracy and SLA alignment for finance-related operational workflows. 
• Reporting, Forecasting & Financial Insights 
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, internal reports, and management dashboards. 
• Develop P&L projections, cash flow forecasts, and variance analyses to guide decision-making. 
• Provide financial insights and operational impact analysis to Operations, Commercials, Product, and Tech. 
• Support MPR reporting as presenter, with finance handling data preparation and schedule building. 
• Audit Management & Internal Controls 
• Lead preparation of audit requirements and consolidation of AR/AP, GL, and supporting schedules. 
• Coordinate directly with internal and external auditors to ensure audit readiness. 
• Address discrepancies, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions. 
• Strengthen financial controls across all processes to prevent errors and reduce risks. 
• Taxation & Government Compliance 
• Manage compliance with BIR, LGU, SEC, and regulatory requirements in coordination with Legal and People & Governance under the Office of the President. 
• Ensure timely and accurate filing, renewal, and submission of tax, statutory, and compliance documents. 
• Maintain complete regulatory documentation for tax audits, government inspections, and governance reviews. 6. Fund Release & Cash Control 
• Review and approve fund release requests, ensuring compliance with internal controls. 
• Monitor cash positions, inflows/outflows, and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs. 
• Validate treasury transactions, revolving funds, and disbursement schedules. 
• Finance Process Ownership & Cross-Functional Coordination 
• Design, document, and improve finance-specific processes aligned with the company’s accuracy, compliance, and SLA standards. 
• Coordinate with all internal departments as needed to ensure smooth financial workflows, documentation integrity, and regulatory compliance. 
• Support contract-to-cash processes, pricing/fee updates, payout workflows, and revenue validation. 
• Maintain governance-ready documentation across all finance-related procedures. 

• Success Measures 
• Accuracy of financial statements and reconciliations 
• Timeliness of month-end closing and reporting 
• Audit readiness and zero major findings 
• SLA compliance for AR/AP processing 
• Forecast accuracy (P&L and cash flow) 
• Compliance with tax and regulatory requirements 
• Quality of documentation and adherence to internal controls