Finance Manager

For the Finance Manager Role, the team is generally seeking a candidate who demonstrates a combination of technical expertise, and a strong cultural fit with the organization

1. Staff Management & Mentorship

2. Team Leadership: Supervise and guide your finance team through the full accounting cycle, providing hands-on mentorship to develop their skills and professional growth.

3. Succession Planning: Proactively identify and mentor potential successors to ensure continuity and a strong talent pipeline within the team.

4. Financial Systems & Process Mastery

5. System Ownership: Become the primary subject matter expert by developing a deep understanding of the company's and client's financial systems, reporting tools, and operational workflows.

6. Continuous Improvement: Actively promote continuous process improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

7. Documentation & Standardization: Ensure all financial processes, from journal entries to client reporting, are properly documented and standardized.

8. Reporting & Client Relations

9. Reporting Oversight: Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial data and reports.

10. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with the team, cross-functional departments, and stakeholders, showcasing leadership in regular weekly and monthly meetings.
11. Client Financials: Oversee the maintenance of client financials, guaranteeing they are complete, accurate, and readily available for review.
12. Client Satisfaction: Ensure high levels of client satisfaction by maintaining strong relationships and resolving issues effectively.
13. Client Report Assistance: Conduct financial analysis and develop recommendations for client reports, adapting to specific reporting requirements.

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates a unique combination of technical financial expertise, leadership skills, and a strong cultural fit with our organization.

1. Technical Expertise

2. Accounting & Financial Analysis: Possess a strong grasp of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting standards (e.g., PFRS, PAS).

3. Software Proficiency: Proficient in financial accounting software and Microsoft systems, especially google sheets, and be able to quickly learn and adapt to new platforms.

4. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

5. Attention to Detail: Demonstrate a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial transactions and reports.

6. Process Improvement: Display a proven ability to evaluate current financial processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose effective, data-driven solutions.

7. Communication & Interpersonal Skills

8. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaboration with internal teams and external clients to align financial activities with broader organizational goals.

9. Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders, fostering transparency and a shared understanding.

10. Adaptability & Cultural Fit

11. Continuous Learning: Eagerly learn new technologies, systems, or processes and apply this knowledge to meet specific industry needs.

12. Flexibility: Flexible in a fast-paced environment and adjust to evolving business requirements.

13. Results-Oriented Approach

14. Impactful Outcomes: Drive tangible results, with focus on key financial outcomes like cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and optimizing cash flow.

15. Deadline Management: Possess a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality, accurate work, even under pressure.

Key Performance Goals You Might Be Evaluated On:

• Client Growth & Retention: Number of new clients acquired, and the retention of existing clients.
• Operational Excellence: Number of reports prepared and presented on-time, percentage of SLA compliance for clients, and the average CSAT (Customer Satisfaction Score) from clients.
• Process Improvement: Number of process improvements initiated and the percentage of client issues resolved within the agreed TAT (Turnaround Time).
• Succession & Mentorship: Identification of successors and the successful implementation of mentorship programs.
• Financial Stewardship: Adherence of the service unit's P&L to budget.

Job Description:

• System & Process Integration: Quickly developing a comprehensive understanding of client's financial systems and operational workflows. This includes mastering our client financials and ensuring their accuracy, completeness and immediate availability.
• Team Integration & Mentorship: Integrating into the team and beginning to provide effective supervision and mentorship to staff, helping them navigate the full accounting cycle and grow professionally.
• Reporting & Quality Control: Taking ownership of the timely preparation and delivery of financial reports, demonstrating full attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Certification: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is highly preferred.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant finance or accounting experience is required, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership role that includes mentorship.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, XERO) is essential.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial operations.
• Communication & Leadership: Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven record of leading and inspiring a team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php65, Php75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person