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

Requirements/Qualifications(good to have):

-SQL knowledge