Senior Finance Officer

Overview MiQ Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Role: Senior Finance Officer Location: Manila, Philippines We’re MiQ, a programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. We’re experts in data science, analytics and programmatic trading, and we’re always ready to react and solve challenges quickly, to make sure our clients are always spending their media investments on the right things in the right places. As the first finance hire for a newly formed Philippine entity wholly owned by MiQ Digital Ltd (UK), you’ll lead the establishment and in‑house transition of finance operations—initially managed by an external consulting firm. Your scope includes supervising end‑to‑end finance functions, spanning billing/AR, AP and expense management, payroll, insurance, month‑end close, tax, statutory compliance, and stakeholder coordination across JAPAC and UK central teams. What You’ll Bring Education - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management (CPA preferred) Experience - 4–6 years in finance operations, accounting, or compliance—preferably at multinational corporations or shared services centers Technical Skills - Proficient with ERPs/accounting software; strong MS Excel capabilities; understanding of Philippine statutory frameworks Language Skills: Fluent in English required for cross-border communication Stakeholder & Project Management Experience - transitioning operations in-house; cross-team and cross-region collaboration Key Responsibilities Operations Setup & Transition – Collaborate with the consulting firm to document current processes, identify improvement opportunities, and progressively transition them in‑house; implement scalable finance workflows and systems for billing, expense management, payroll, and insurance administration. Accounting & Month‑End Close – Manage daily transactions (AP/AR), reconcile accounts, and ensure timely billing realization; lead month‑end close cycles, and generate variance analysis reports for JAPAC and UK review. Compliance & Tax Oversight – Ensure compliance with Philippine statutory obligations (BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG) and insurance regulations; coordinate with external consultants or auditors to prepare and file tax returns (income tax, VAT, withholding taxes) and meet audit requirements. Cross‑Regional Collaboration – Serve as the local finance liaison to both JAPAC and UK central finance teams, aligning on policies, reporting standards, and system harmonization; support cross-border financial initiatives, regional budgeting exercises, and ad-hoc analytics or audit requests. Process Optimization & Documentation – Draft and maintain the finance operations playbook—detailing key processes, control checkpoints, and operational documentation; recommend and implement financial improvements and automation. Cross functional Collaboration – Partner with HR on payroll, employee benefits, and compliance with labor-related contributions; work with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure accurate client billing, revenue recognition, and expense allocation. What’s in it for you? MiQ is incredibly proud to foster a welcoming culture. We do everything possible to make sure everyone feels valued for what they bring. With global teams committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we’re always moving towards becoming an even better place to work. Values We do what we love - Passion We figure it out - Determination We anticipate the unexpected - Agility We always unite - Unite We dare to be unconventional - Courage Benefits A hybrid work environment New hire orientation with job specific onboarding and training Internal and global mobility opportunities Competitive healthcare benefits Bonus and performance incentives Generous annual PTO, paid parental leave, with two additional paid days Equal Opportunity Employer Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Finance Sales Industries Advertising Services Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Senior Finance Officer role in Manila, Philippines. It does not include other postings. #J-18808-Ljbffr