Financial Acctg Team Manager

About the company

IWG has been at the forefront of the flexible workspace revolution for more than 30 years. We have made it possible for organisations and individuals everywhere to take a new approach to the traditional working day. We have over 3,400 locations across over 110 countries allowing millions of people every day to have a great day at work.

Our customers are start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large multinationals. With unique business goals, people and aspirations. They want workspaces and communities to match their needs. We provide them with choice through our portfolio of brands, covering serviced offices (Regus, Spaces, HQ, Signature and No18), commercial real estate brokerage and managed office solutions.

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Overall Responsibilities:

Help manage the accounting and operational activities within the financial accounting tower. Ensure all accounting entries and reconciliations are prepared accurately, completely and by specified deadlines. Optimize the quality of the accounting entries while ensuring there is a strong environment of financial control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the organization's fixed asset accounting processes and procedures
• Review and analyze fixed asset-related financial statements and reports
• Prepare and present detailed fixed asset reports for management and stakeholders
• Ensure accurate recording of asset acquisition, capitalization, and depreciation as well as the disposals and transfers
• Ensure all accounting entries and reconciliations are completed for month end close, or other defined deadlines
• Constant review of the accuracy of data being delivered, eliminating the risk of any financial impact which was unforeseen
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations within the Tower are complete, accurate and any reconciling items are resolved & corrected on a timely
• Prepare and present the status of all balance sheet accounts and reconciliations as part of a monthly review
• Provide full support to the stakeholders, including other Accounting Towers, LSCs, Group HQ Finance and the GSC Financial Reporting Team, ensuring deliveries are of the required quality & meet expectations
• Identify process improvements, for approval by the Global Process Owner. Deliver agreed process efficiency/effectiveness improvements within the GSC finance function and contribute to improvement in other processes both within and beyond the GSC.
• Handle internal and external audit requests pertaining to fixed assets
• Ensure process documentation is complete and up to date.
• Collaborate with other GSC teams, providing support to auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities
• Lead, manage and motivate a team, assisting to remove barriers or constraints where necessary. Escalation of critical issues must be made through a standardised process, with continued support to help reach a quick resolution.
• Ensure there is a suitable segregation of duties within the team, meeting all control requirements.
• Ensure future migrations and acquisitions are integrated on a timely basis, ensuring processes are absorbed into the standardized model, with complete and accurate accounting from the start.

Position Requirements:

• Experience of financial accounting and reporting in a blue chip multinational PLC
• Experience of PPE management within a multinational, shared service environment.
• Experience of managing professional teams in a multinational, shared services environment.
• Experience of building strong relationships with peers and Finance Leaders.
• At least 5 years' experience in Finance and Accounting
• At least 2 years in a management or supervisory role

Attributes, Competencies and Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent
• Dynamic, hands-on, proactive self-starter. Resilience is a must.
• Strong team leader with the ability to coach and develop people
• Ability to identify the impact of each activity and adjust priorities accordingly
• Intelligent, numerate and able to quickly grasp complex issues.
• Excellent problem solving and organisational skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Results driven
• Ability to adapt to change, demonstrating flexibility and ownership of the change
• Proven ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to interact and collaborate with all levels and teams in the organisation.
• A team player, with high energy levels
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly proficient in using various accounting applications
• Customer service approach, focused on serving all key stakeholders.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Setup - 8 days onsite per month
• Day Shift (10AM to 7PM)
• Office Location: BGC Taguig