Finance Team Leader, Pasig

• 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

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
• Very analytic and resourceful
• With atleast 3 years of people management experience