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Team and Role Introduction:
Head of Finance for the Philippines, leading a team that reports to the Regional Head of Finance within the Controllership team.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the monthly closing for accounts and preparation of annual financial reports supporting all stakeholders within or outside of Finance
- Review of journal entries for accruals, revenue recognition and preparation of variance analyses
- Timely submission of accurate monthly reporting deliverables to Regional Finance
- Provide coaching and guidance to team members in terms of accounting expertise
- Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger team:
- Optimize processes and performance
- Ensure full Balance Sheet justification as a key measurable KPI
- Work closely with Finance Business Partners, supporting and providing accounting advice on business initiatives, accounting changes
- Collaborate with other Finance teams like treasury and tax.
- Ensure an effective and efficient control environment in line with SOX standards and compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Support external and internal audit and ensure implementation of agreed upon recommendations resulting from the audit findings
- Motivate and develop team members
- Proactive to ensure a culture of trust
- Provide opportunity to grow, demonstrate career path plans and development plans
- Work collaboratively with Regional Finance for appropriate accounting treatment for transactions and events which require the application of significant professional judgment
- On ad hoc basis, participate in projects and support the business and finance activities including system implementation and process standardization
Requirements/Qualifications(must have):
- CPA or Chartered Accountant license with at least 12 years of accounting experience, of which at least 3 years in Managerial level or more
- Mix of private + public accounting background preferred
- Excellent technical knowledge and a solid understanding of the activities performed in the entire finance function
- Understands internal control principles and experience in risk and control identification
- Knowledge and experience in SAP/ Oracle is mandatory
- Advanced knowledge in Excel
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills and detail oriented
- Demonstrates ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, humble and challenging mindset
- Able to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate flexibility as priorities change
- Ability to work within tight timeframes
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