Head of Finance

What you'll be doing

Strategic Financial Management (Company-Wide)

• Manage and oversee all accounting operations, including general corporate expenses, project-specific finances, and financial reporting.
• Ensure the financial health and liquidity of the company by monitoring cash flow, preparing financial forecasts, and supporting executive leadership with budgeting strategies.
• Develop and implement company-wide financial policies, procedures, and controls that align with business goals and risk management.
• Provide financial leadership in business planning, operational reviews, and strategic investments.
• Analyze company-wide financial trends, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and improved profitability.

Team Leadership and Oversight

• Supervise and mentor the finance and accounting team
• Define roles and responsibilities clearly to avoid duplication of tasks between government compliance, payables, receivables, and project accounting.
• Review and approve monthly reports, reconciliations, tax filings, disbursements, and financial statements submitted by accounting officers.
• Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement in financial practices.

Project and Operational Accounting

• Monitor and review construction project cost tracking, billing, and financial reporting, ensuring proper recording of expenses and revenues.
• Validate cost-to-complete projections, budget utilization, and project profitability with project teams.
• Review and approve journal entries, general ledger postings, and month-end closing activities related to project operations.
• Maintain and update the company's Chart of Accounts based on cost centers, business units, and departments.

Accounts Payable and Receivable Management

• Oversee company-wide accounts payable and receivable, including both project-related and general corporate transactions.
• Ensure timely disbursement of vendor payments, subcontractor dues, and staff reimbursements.
• Monitor collections and follow-ups on outstanding receivables, coordinating with project managers and clients when necessary.

Government Compliance and Regulatory Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with BIR regulations, SEC requirements, and government remittance schedules (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG).
• Supervise the preparation and filing of tax returns and corporate documents such as GIS, AFS, and PhilGEPS compliance requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory agencies during audits and filings.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to executive management.
• Lead budget preparation across departments, comparing actual results with forecasts and identifying variances.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and metrics to support strategic decisions in operations, project execution, and investments.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role, ideally in the construction industry
• Expertise in both construction project accounting and corporate finance
• Knowledge of Philippine tax laws, BIR regulations, and government compliance processes
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, QNE, SAP, Xero) and strong Excel skills
• Proven ability to manage teams, develop systems, and align financial functions with business operations
• Experience working with government infrastructure projects and PhilGEPS compliance is an advantage