Finance and Admin Head

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance Management:

• Provide stakeholders with timely, relevant, meaningful and fairly stated financial statements
• Monitor the group’s actual performance against plan and provide relevant reports and analyses to management
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process for the group
• Lead the development and implementation of an appropriate system of internal controls, financial policies and procedures, corporate governance.
• Lead the implementation of an appropriate automated financial and accounting reporting system
• Monitor cash flows, sources and uses of funds to ensure sufficient liquidity to support the operating requirements of the business
• Manage tax planning and compliance with local and national regulations.
• Liase with external auditors and government agencies (e.g., SEC, BIR, LGUs) on financial reports required from the group and any audits that may be conducted on such reports
• Provide advice on accounting implications of critical or strategic issues and other corporate actions including investments.

Administrative Oversight:

• Supervise general administrative functions including procurement, office management
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee records management and document control systems.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and develop the finance and admin team to achieve departmental goals.
• Provide training and mentorship to staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to support strategic initiatives.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (CPA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and administration, with at least 4 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards (e.g., PFRS), and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, preferably SAP B1 Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with government reporting and compliance. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Analytical thinker with keen attention to details
• Ability and desire to optimize business processes and use of information systems
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Customer centric; excellent interpersonal skills
• Deep understanding of corporate governance, finance, and accounting principles