Assistant Finance Manager, Finance

CLSA; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CITIC CLSA is seeking a Senior Accountant/Financial Reporting professional to join our global finance team in the Philippines. The role focuses on accurate financial statements, month-end close, regulatory reporting and strong internal controls to ensure compliance with local and international standards.

You will collaborate with treasury, tax and audit teams, handle SAP-based processes, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance is required.
• 5–7 years of accounting and financial reporting experience preferred in multinational contexts.
• Proficient communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of local tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Head Office reporting: Assist in month end close activities including posting entries and responding to queries.
• Local regulatory reporting: Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports to regulators.
• Invoice processing: Assist in processing vendor payments.
• Treasury management: Monitor cash flow and coordinate with banks for deposits.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze expenses and ensure proper accounting of operating costs.
• Audit support: Liaise with auditors and provide required documentation.
• Tax Compliance: File all tax returns and ensure compliance with applicable laws including Income Tax, GST, TDS, etc.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure accuracy of records.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Regulatory reporting

Excel

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Head Office reporting: Assisting in month end close related activities including posting accounting entries and responding to queries raised on month end closing related activities.
• Local regulatory reporting: Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory reports to regulators.
• Invoice processing: Assisting in processing vendor payments.
• Treasury management: Monitor cash flow, working capital management and coordinate with banks for fixed deposit placement/maturity etc.
• Financial Analysis: Performing expense analysis and ensuring proper accounting of all operating expenses.
• Audit support: Liaise with internal and external auditors and provide necessary documentation and explanations.
• Tax Compliance: Manage timely and accurate filing of all tax returns (direct and indirect taxes) and ensure compliance with applicable laws including Income Tax, GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure accuracy of financial records and compliance with company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or recognized professional accounting qualification in finance discipline.
• 5 – 7 years of working experience in accounting and financial reporting in multinational corporations preferred.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent skills in Microsoft excel.
• Working knowledge in local tax areas.
• Hands on knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and multi tasking skills.
• Able to work independently and attention to details.
• Stay informed on CITIC CLSA Job Opportunities.

CITIC CLSA provides global investors and corporate executives with insights, liquidity and capital to drive their growth strategies. Award-winning research, an extensive Asia footprint, direct links to China and highly experienced finance professionals differentiate our innovative products and services in asset management, corporate finance, equity and debt capital markets, securities and wealth management. As part of CITIC Securities (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), China’s leading investment bank, CITIC CLSA is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China to the world and the world to China. CITIC CLSA operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. Please visit http://www.clsa.com.