Finance Team Leader

This is an exciting career opportunity for a seasoned Finance Team Leader to support an established corporation where you will be exposed to new learnings and experiences. Their team keeps a balance of having an atmosphere that is both fun and focused on attaining the businesses' goals.

Company Profile:

Our client is the world's largest supplier of genetic improvement to pork chain consumers through innovative and outstanding genetic technology, health and services. They have been operating globally for 60 years.

Swine producers trust them for healthy, productive and ROI-driven swine genetics. They select for commercially relevant traits that create the foundation for profitable production. 

They are leaders in swine genetic improvement and are trusted globally with operations in over 40 countries. Count on them to bring you the latest innovations to drive genetic improvement, a global bio secure supply system to deliver world-renowned genetics, and on-farm experts.

Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role:

The Team Leader for GL, Tax & Treasury prepares, records, verifies, analyzes and reports general ledger, tax and treasury transactions. This role oversees the maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, financial statements and other financial reports; develops, directs, plans and evaluates related policies and procedures, and ensures external and internal controls and policies are adhered to.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan with cost savings, efficiencies and compliance in mind; receives guidance and support from Finance Controller
• Supervises the daily activities of the team
• Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches employees to meet daily deadlines
• Requires understanding and application of procedures and concepts within own discipline and strong knowledge of other disciplines
• Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems
• Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues
• Handle Philippine and Australian entities using Microsoft D365 (PH) and Oracle (AU)Coordinate interview scheduling, shortlist preparation, and initial screening.
• Onboard new hires into HRIS and coordinate first-day onboarding activities and logistics.
• Perform hands-on preparation of financial statements for PH
• Lead tax and statutory audits annually (lasting up to several months)
• Review and post journal entries prepared by AP and AR teams before month-end closing.
• Conduct monthly discussions with FP&A for fluctuation and trend analysis.
• Review weekly cash forecasts prepared by the accountant and explain variances.
• Manage multi-currency transactions (PHP, USD, AUD).
• Coordinate with regional/global finance teams for reporting alignment.
• Oversee two legal entities and ensure compliance with both local and Australian requirements.

Essential Functions include the following.

Team Management

• Supervise and mentor the team, set clear objectives and conduct performance evaluations
• Provide training and development opportunities through delegation, stretching tasks and coaching

General Ledger

• Manage the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Oversee monthly closing process, ensuring all journal entries and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
• Ensure proper recording of transactions in compliance with internal controls and accounting standards (PAS, PFRS)
• Prepare monthly cost trend analysis, understand and be able to explain reasons behind fluctuations
• Lead external audit, collaborating with other teams in preparing schedules, responding to queries and address audit findings
• Work with Finance Controller on the preparation of annual financial statements and disclosures
• Establish reliable and efficient filing of documents for audit purposes
• Prepare reports and analysis, as needed

Tax

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of tax returns
• Monitor changes in tax regulations, advice tax implications and implement as applicable to the business
• Oversee tax audits, collaborating with other teams in preparing schedules, responding to queries and address audit findings
• Review and ensure accuracy of tax-related journal entries and tax provisions
• Establish reliable and efficient filing of documents for audit purposes 

Treasury

• Oversee company bank accounts, maintain relationship with bank partners on new regulations and service facilities
• Execute foreign exchange transactions and manage currency risk as needed
• Review weekly cash forecast, collaborating with AR and AP teams on collection and payment estimates and be able to explain variances vs. actual
• Ensure compliance with company policies, bank regulations and best practices
• Establish reliable and efficient filing of documents for audit purposes

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Licenses/Certifications

• CPA required

Skills and Experience

• With more than 10 years of solid work experience in General Ledger, Tax and Treasury in a multinational company or complex organization under a computerized accounting setup
• Strong expertise in Philippine taxation (mandatory); familiarity with Australian accounting an advantage.
• CPA required
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and other reporting tools; Experience in the use of Microsoft D365, an advantage
• Strong attention to details, leadership and decision-making skills
• Very analytic and resourceful
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across regions.
• With at least 3 years of people management experience

Other Works in office/hybrid setting:

• Reports to the Finance Controller; with one (1) direct report; with regular interaction with Finance team, FP&A, and other departments

Job type: Permanent

Emp type: Can start as early as 6:00 AM PH Time; Monday to Thursday: 10 hours and Friday: 9 hours (including 1-hour lunch break)

Location: Hybrid

Industry: Supplier of genetic improvement to pork chain consumers

Expertise: Leadership Skills, Finance and Accounting, General Ledger, Treasury, Tax, Philippine Taxation