Job description
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Finance Manager with solid experience in financial auditing, accounting, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager in overseeing financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, strengthening internal controls, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in audit, preferably with experience in external or internal auditing, financial statement reviews, risk assessment, and implementation of audit recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Audit and Internal Controls
- Lead and coordinate internal and external audit activities, ensuring timely completion of audit requirements.
- Review financial transactions, accounting records, and supporting documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
- Conduct periodic financial and operational audits to identify control weaknesses, irregularities, and potential financial risks.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend improvements to strengthen financial processes.
- Monitor the implementation of audit findings and corrective action plans.
- Investigate audit discrepancies, unusual transactions, and potential control deficiencies.
- Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of audit working papers and supporting schedules.
2. Financial Reporting and Accounting
- Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger balances.
- Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
3. Financial Planning and Analysis
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Analyze financial performance and provide insights to support management decision-making.
- Monitor expenses, cash flow, and budget utilization.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency and strengthen cost controls.
4. Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with company policies, financial procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Assist in developing and updating finance policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
- Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory representatives as necessary.
5. Team Supervision and Process Improvement
- Assist the Finance Manager in supervising and guiding the finance and accounting team.
- Review the team's work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting and audit processes.
- Promote accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the finance department.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an active PRC license.
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
- At least 4–6 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, and auditing.
- Previous experience in external audit, internal audit, or financial control is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal control procedures.
- Proven experience handling internal and external audits, including audit schedules, supporting documentation, financial statement reviews, and resolution of audit findings.
- Knowledge of Philippine tax regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Benefits
- Company events
- Health insurance
- On-site parking
- Promotion to permanent employee
- Staff meals provided