Head of Financial Reporting, Accounting and Tax

Overview The role will lead and manage the financial accounting and reporting functions. He will be responsible in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the monthly closing process to come up with sound financial statements compliant to various reportorial requirements, and to ensure the completeness and timely submission of various reports in compliance with external regulators including but not limited to IC, SEC, BIR and Local Government Units (LGU). The role will also manage the timely delivery of financial information related but not limited to local and regional reportorial requirements in order to keep track of company performance and to serve as a guide in management decision making. The role will lead key Finance projects involving system enhancements, adoption of new Accounting Standards and Policies, new Technologies or Improving/ Monitoring of Controls over key processes with financial impact. Key Accountabilities Accurate and timely monthly Financial Statement Ensure proper recording of all financial transactions including proper accruals Coordinate with other FCA managers to understand investment, disbursement and insurance accounting Ensure accurate and timely financial close process i.e. adhere to standard work day requirements Coordinate and collaborate with other accounting functions and project teams for various adjustments based on their review of accounts reconciliation. Sound financial statement (BS and PL) in various forms of requirements i.e. statutory, PFRS and IFRS Accurate and timely submission of financial reports Audited Financial Statement Understanding Life systems and accounting systems. System related issues Coordination, time and commitment with other departments/divisions or units External compliance and Statutory reporting (IC, SEC, BIR and LGU) Ensures compliance of Regulatory reports e.g Annual Statement, Year-end FS, IC Quarterly Stats Ensure the accuracy, completeness and timely submission of tax compliance and reporting. Ensure timely renewal of business permits and payment of taxes and licenses to LGU. Manages the conduct of audit performed by External auditor in relation to Financial Audit, Insurance Commission as to Annual Statement and BIR for Tax Audit. Act as a key contact person for the external audit and regulatory audit (IC, SEC and BIR and LGU) IC approval on renewal of Company license Timely financial audit Accurate, complete and timely submission of various reports and compliance with IC, SEC and BIR and LGU. No penalty Coordination, time and commitment with other departments/divisions or units Proving the legitimacy of assets with IC Incurring penalty due to delayed in submission or wasn’t able to support the result of the audit performed by various regulator Accounting and Tax research and advisory Provide Accounting and Tax Bulletin for updates relevant to Company Conduct research to answer accounting and tax queries and concerns of internal units, department and Regional Office Coordinate with external Tax advisors Timely bulletin for tax and accounting updates Timely response on inquiries Keeping updated on accounting and tax matters Understanding Life Insurance Industry regulations, standards and practices Establish proper internal controls and process efficiency Regularly reviews procedures to improve efficiency and utilization of accounting system Develops policies and procedures over financial accounting Coordinates and resolves audit issues (Financial and Internal controls) raised by external and internal audit (local and RO) Partners with Finance Standards and Controls team for proper Internal controls Increase process efficiency Proper documentation of policies and procedures Resolve audit issues on a timely manner Coordination, time and commitment with other departments/divisions or units System related issues Key Decisions/Dimensions Decisions Quantifiable Data Related to Job Financial and management reporting close Business insights Inquiry resolution Educational Qualifications Relevant Experience Certified Public Accountant (CPA) At least 10 years of work experience in financial/management reporting, preferably with audit background Must have work experience in the insurance industry Must have experience in writing commentaries and business insights to financial results Proficient in Excel, and any accounting software Personal Characteristics/Behaviors Other Requirements Analytical and keen to details Good oral and written communication skills Good interpersonal skills Willing to work on extended hours if needed Proactive and can work under minimal supervision #J-18808-Ljbffr