Finance Manager

Job Purpose

• Oversees non-operational tasks within Finance Department such as system migration, financial planning & forecasting, FS reporting & analysis and review of Finance policy and BIR compliance.
• Give support to Finance Operations but not limited to coordination within Finance departments Managers, other concerned Departments and to external parties.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

1. Financial Reporting and Analysis
2. Collecting, interpreting, and reviewing financial information
3. Reporting to management and stakeholders and providing financial analysis that are relevant for operational and business decisions.
4. Assist the CFO to develop strategies that work to minimize financial risk.
5. High level review of Financial Statements

1. Financial Planning and Modeling
2. Participate in company with business strategic and budget planning.
3. Continues improvement and research of financial modeling techniques applicable for the business to support short- and long-term strategies and budget plans.
4. Recommending and Implementing process for improvements to budget and prepare FS forecast for the company's budget planning.
5. Organize a team of experts to build financial model to give relevant data necessary for decision making.
6. Build financial model using historical data and providing forecast as required by the CEO and CFO for long-term decision-making purposes.
7. Respond to ad hoc tasks not limited to inquiry and FS analysis requested by the CEO and CFO for decision making purposes.

C. ERP Migration

• Identify and collates ERP operational issues in Finance and communicates to BA-Finance/ICT
• Act as point person in Finance for ERP Migration
• Closely coordinates with BA-Finance in ERP Migration and in Computerized Accounting System Registration (CAS)
• Reviews ERP System Manual prepared by BA-Finance for CAS registration

F. Finance Policy and BIR Compliance

• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the Finance Department.
• Initial review of policies and procedures drafted by Accounting Manager prior to approval of CFO and/or Senior Management.
• Review of existing Finance policies and procedures
• Organize and maintain a documented system of Finance policies and procedures.
• Enforce compliance to Finance policies and procedures.
• Review of finance internal compliance before filing and review Compliance officer.
• Issuance of Finance memo for implementation

G. Finance Operation Support

• Management of group KPI
• Provide support to Finance sub-department (Accounting, Treasury and LAM) in the absence of Department's Manager (e.g. review and approval of vouchers, approval of cash disbursements, etc.)
• Communicate regularly with Finance Department Managers to collaborate and identify on hand issues and form a strategic resolution.
• Give support to Finance Team by reviewing internal documents before sending to external parties but not limited to audit samples, working papers, internal financial data etc.

F. Others

• Takes on other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

Education

• Graduate of Accountancy or any finance-related course; CPA desired

Experience

• 5-7 years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area. Experience working in financial institution is preferred.
• Has handled/ managed a considerable number of people and able to relate well with different levels in the organization
• Reliable experience in policy development and crafting

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Above average knowledge or experience in any accounting system an advantage

• Knowledge and experience in BIR tax regulations and computations and other government-reporting compliance, a plus
• Proficiency in handling/processing/analyzing high volume of financial data and has demonstrated keen attention to details
• Intermediate knowledge in office applications (especially Excel)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office, with advanced excel skills