Working alongside the Finance team, the Finance Manager - Philippines is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the General Ledger and assisting in the preparation of timely and accurate Financial Reports for a number of entities located in the Philippines . The role i nclude s oversight of the end - to - end finance function in the Philippines as well as contribution to the continuous improvement of processes, systems and controls .
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The key responsibilities of the Finance Manager - Philippines are to assist the Group Finance Manager with the management of the group’s financial reporting and tax processes by :
Preparing the management and statutory financial reports for the Philippines entities , ensuring adherence to relevant accounting standardsPreparation of technical accounting papers as requiredEnsuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls and corporate governance standardsPreparation of income tax returns and indirect tax returns .Specific tasks and actions include, but are not limited to :
Financial Control
General Ledger Maintenance of a number of group entities located in the Philippines to ensure accuracy of reportingEnsure alignment with Group internal controlsAssistance with company insurance renewalsAssist in maintaining regular (daily / weekly / monthly) cash flow reporting and planningActively identify control deficiencies and opportunities for improvementsSupport and assist with continuous improvements initiativesAd hoc project support across finance as req uiredEnsure compliance with all statutory codes, acts, regulations from an accounting perspective.Maintaining a strong accounting, statutory and reporting control environmentTax & Compliance
Assist with the management of the group’s income tax compliance activities in the Philippines , including preparation of income tax returns and review of indirect tax returns and ensure timely filing with regulatory authoritiesAssist with the review of the group’s compliance activities in the Philippines and ensure timely filing with state and federal authorities , including but not limited to SSS, PhilHealth Pag - IBIG and BIR filingAssist with the accounting for tax provisions, including deferred taxesMaintain lodgement registers, proactively monitor compliance, and respond to queries from professional advisers and relevant authoritiesInternal and External Reporting
Month end reporting including managing department P&L’s. This will include preparation of general journals and reportsPreparation and review of monthly Account ReconciliationsSupport the Group Finance Manager with accurate and timely preparation of financial reports and financial statementsBe a key contributor in the external audit process for any local Philippine audit requirements and as part of the Group’s Australian audit , including information gathering and liaising with audit team to resolve issues as they ariseAssist with technical accounting projects ad hocTeam Leadership and Development
Mentor and coach other Finance team members as required to increase engagement and develop their capabilitiesStakeholder Relationship Management
Build and maintain effective internal relationships with the Finance Control team, FP&A team and the Finance Operations teamLiaise with auditors, tax advisors, and other external entities and statutory bodiesWork with key stakeholders to define, agree and prioritise business requirements to deliver the strategic business outcomes via the enablement of core Finance capabilitiesCulture and Engagement
Build a strong client focused and customer focused cultureBuild a strong culture that is founded on our values of willing, ethical, courageous, accountability, respect and exceptional (wecare)Operate at all times as the role model for our wecare values and behavioursWork, health and Safety
Take reasonable care for own health and safety, including reasonable care that own acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other personsComply with policies and procedures relating to health and safety at the workplace and all reasonable instructionsSpecific tasks associated with this role may change from time to time as business needs changeQualifications :
Accounting QualifiedTertiary qualified in related disciplineExperience :
Minimum 3 to 5 years ’ experience in financial accounting role with team leadership exposureExtensive experience with Accounting StandardsExperience with Philippine income tax and indirect taxes is highly desirableStrong understanding of month - end reporting cycle and end - to - end finance function oversightSound and demonstrable knowledge of accounting controls and principlesIntermediate / advanced Microsoft Excel skillsFamiliarity with financial software, in particular NetSuite is highly desirable.Skills and Capabilities
Strong communication and teamwork skillsAnalytically minded with high level attention to detailSelf - disciplined and target driven to achieve tight deadlinesAs previously mentioned