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The Finance Manager ensures the financial health, regulatory compliance, and efficient operational finance of the Manila office. This role covers accounting, payroll, tax, and compliance functions, supports corporate secretarial duties, and group reporting requirements.
The Finance Manager also leads and manages a small accounting and payroll team in Manila, providing direction, coaching, and performance oversight.
Team Leadership
- Manage and mentor a small team of accounting and payroll staff (3-4 employees).
- Oversee daily team operations, allocate tasks, and set clear priorities.
- Provide training, feedback, and support professional development.
- Ensure team deliverables are accurate, timely, and aligned with corporate standards.
Accounting & Finance
Ensures that there’s sufficient funds available in the bank to pay employees, vendors, and government agencies and that they are paid on-time.Liaises with the banks for matters like opening of accounts, availment of services, enrollment to online bank platforms, enrollment and deactivation of users, and communicating concerns / issues with the bank.Performs month-end close processes such as :Accrual of Annual LeaveAccrual of Retirement PayAllocation of costs between direct and general and administrativeAccrual of 13th month payAccrual of fringe benefit taxBank reconciliation for BPI accountsAdding new equipment and generating depreciation through the NetSuite FAMReview the entries made by the Accountant for invoices, accruals, prepayments, UnionBank account and withholding tax.Performs fluctuation analysis on P&L and Balance Sheet accountsComputes for the months’ Intercompany Support Fee and prepares the InvoiceComputes for and record the Provision for Income Tax for the monthEnsures that monthly revenue is supported by Sales Invoice, the collections by Official Receipts, and the users’ deposit by Acknowledgment ReceiptEngages the services of an actuary every year for the computation of Retirement Pay based on RA 7641.Assists in providing the requirements for the semi-annual audit of the accounts of the Parent Company, Freelancer LimitedWorks with the local auditors to ensure that the annual audit of accounts is completed on time for reporting with the Parent CompanyPrepares the annual working trial balance and reviews the draft Annual Audited Financial StatementsInvolvement in other group related accounting tasks as requestedPayroll
Ensures employees are paid on timeChecks for accuracy and completeness of the following entries in the semi-monthly regular and final pay payroll instruction and payroll register :New startersLeaversPay raisesBPI accounts (for the payout)FL email address (for the payslip)Allowances, prizes, and other incomeSalary deductionPerforms recalculation of payroll to check the accuracy of payroll registers as prepared by the service provider as against the data collated by the Payroll OfficerPerforms fluctuation analysis on net salary and checks on the validity of any significant changeSends to the service provider corrections / comments on the draft payroll calculationSends to the CFO for approval the final draft of the payroll calculationUploads into the bank the payroll bank fileVerifies that the entries uploaded into the bank are identical to the ones in the final draft of payroll registerInforms the CFO once the payroll is good for approval with the bank.Prepares the payroll journal entries and uploads them into the NetSuiteCompliance
SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-ibig
Ensures that contributions and payment for loans are remitted to the respective agencies on timeReviews the monthly, quarterly, and annual alphalist of payees for income taxes withheld, and VAT RELIEF prepared by the Accountant and lodge them by eSubmission through email.Prepares and files the following tax returns through BIR’s eFPS and pay tax dues through online banking :Monthly, quarterly, and annual withholding tax on purchases (0619E, 1601E-Q, 1604E)Monthly and annual withholding tax on salaries (1601C, 1604CF)Quarterly and annual income tax (1702Q, 1702)Quarterly fringe benefit tax (1603)Monthly and quarterly VAT return (2550M, 2550Q)Monthly and quarterly final tax return (0619F, 1601F)Documentary stamp tax (2000) – as neededReviews the loose-leaf books of accounts, and ensures they are lodged on time after the book-bindingReviews the annual alphalist of employees for taxes withheld and ensures it’s lodged on time along with the employee signed BIR forms 2316.Liaise with the BIR examiner during audit when a LOA is received, and with the legal counsel for that matter, when neededEngages the services of Tax Lawyers to do the Transfer Pricing Study & Documentation and assists in providing the requirementsMeets with the BIR personnel during Tax MappingLodges the Audited Financial StatementsComplies to new issuances as neededComplies to new issuances as neededEnsures that the General Information Sheet is lodged annually and on-timeLodges the Audited Financial Statements on timePrepares and lodges the General Form for Financial Statements on timePEZA
Prepares and lodges the Ecozone Monthly Performance Report (EZMPR)Submits the following reports :Quarterly Income Tax Return with the proof of payments to BIR and Taguig LGUAnnual Income Tax returnAudited Financial StatementsPrepares and submits the following Annual Reports :Annual Tax Incentives Report (ATIR)Annual Benefits Reports( ABR)Prepare and lodge Farm-in permit (8105) for new equipmentPrepare and lodge Farm-out permit (8106) for equipment to be brought out of the EcozoneRenew the following annually :Certificate for VAT-zero ratingCertificate for Available Incentives5% Gross Income TaxAssist in the renewal of Annual PEZA PermitsLocal Government Unit (LGU) :
Obtain annual Barangay PermitPrepare the requirements and lodge the application for renewal of Mayor’s Business PermitPay Taguig LGU’s quarterly 2% gross income tax share.Corporate Secretarial
Prepare and issue secretary certificates and board resolutions as required.Review and arrange signing of annual minutes with directors and legal counsel.Maintain custody of corporate records, including articles of incorporation, by-laws, stock books, and all statutory certificates and permits.Relationship Management
Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key external stakeholders, including vendors, suppliers, auditors, bankers, tax advisors, legal counsel, government agencies, and other service providers.Act as the primary finance point of contact, ensuring effective communication, timely resolution of issues, and alignment with company objectives.Negotiate and manage service agreements to support operational and strategic goals.Requirements
Tertiary Degree in Bachelor of Science in AccountancyMust haves :Proficient in :General AccountingTaxationPayroll reviewGovernment complianceNetSuiteMS Excel – Pivot, Index-MatchGoogle docs, sheetBIR eFPSBIR Alphalist SystemBIR VAT RELIEF SystemPEZA EZMPRPreparation of books of accounts for BIRProficient in ERP systemsAttention to detailStrong sense of integrity, credibility, and confidentialityStrong organizational skills.Nice-to-haves :Experience in NetSuiteBasic audit skills and know-howsBasic Corporate Secretarial SkillsKnowledgeable in preparing GIS and GFFSUpdated with PFRS and issuances of the BIR and SECWorking at Freelancer.com are for the :
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