Assistant Finance and Accounting Manager

EESI Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EESI Philippines is seeking an Assistant Finance and Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations, ensure compliance, and support strategic planning in Makati. You will supervise the finance team, coordinate with auditors and tax advisors, and act as deputy to the Finance Manager.

The role emphasizes strong financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and continuous improvements in controls and processes to drive informed business decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Solid background in financial reporting, accounting, and compliance.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Preferably with prior experience in Big 4 accounting firms.
• Preferably with experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Manager in overseeing financial operations and ensuring sound financial management.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in line with applicable standards and policies.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decision‑making.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and internal control requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, banks, and internal departments.
• Supervise and guide finance team members as delegated.
• Act as deputy to the Finance Manager and assume responsibility in their absence.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and controls.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain accurate general ledger, reconciliations, and closing activities.
• Support external and internal audits, addressing audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Auditing coordination

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Assistant Finance and Accounting Manager – Philippines

Location: Makati, Manila Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Finance Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Finance and Accounting Manager to support the Finance Manager in leading day‑to‑day financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to strategic financial planning. This role is vital in maintaining operational continuity and providing insights that drive business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Manager in overseeing financial operations and ensuring sound financial management.

• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in line with applicable standards and policies.

• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decision‑making.

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial risks.

• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and internal control requirements.

• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, banks, and internal departments.

• Supervise and guide finance team members as delegated.

• Act as deputy to the Finance Manager and assume responsibility in their absence.

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and controls.

Detailed Scope

• Financial Reporting & Accounting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Maintain accurate general ledger, reconciliations, and closing activities.

• Support external and internal audits, addressing audit findings.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• CPA designation strongly preferred.

• Solid background in financial reporting, accounting, and compliance.

• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Preferably with prior experience in Big 4 accounting firms.

• Preferably with experience in the construction industry.