BU Controller

Viventis Search Asia; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Viventis Search Asia is seeking a Finance Controller to manage financial planning, reporting, and control processes in the Philippines. The role focuses on supporting growth strategy, risk management, and compliance with government regulations.

You will lead budgeting, financial analysis, and corporate controls, ensuring accurate ledgers and timely reports while driving process improvements and staff development across the finance function.

Qualifications

• BS in Accountancy; CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Can interpret financial data and recommend actions.
• Capable of meeting tight deadlines with drive for results.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development and execution of annual plan/budget.
• Provides qualitative and quantitative financial analysis.
• Performs financial modeling and cost-benefit analyses.
• Gathers and consolidates financial information for reporting.
• Reviews performance vs standards and recommends corrective actions.
• Implements corporate policies and GAAP compliance.
• Manages cash and banking relationships; monitors currency risk.
• Ensures integrity of the general ledger across systems.
• Identifies process improvements to strengthen controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Decision making

Deadline-driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Responsible for the financial and control aspects of the company with the objective of implementing the overall growth strategy of the businesses, managing risks, ensuring compliance with company guidelines/standards and government regulations.

About the Role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Strategic Management: Participates in the development, consolidation, reporting and implementation of the Annual Plan /Budget in order to set target and objectives. Provides financial advice (qualitative & quantitative), financial analysis, feasibility assessments as required. Performs financial modeling and cost benefit analyses as required on new initiatives proposed by the Company.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Gathers, processes and consolidates financial information into an orderly presentation in order to capture planned results of the Company. Reviews actual performance vs. performance standards using analytical tools & processes; recommends and evaluates corrective measures & actions to bridge performance gaps.
• Control: Implements Corporate policies, compliance to government regulations and GAAP to ensure protection of Company assets, and compliance with government requirements.
• Cash: Manages cash, investment and banking relationships to ensure cash availability, optimum return on financial assets; and adequately manage currency risks.
• General Ledger: Monitors and coordinates integrity and reliability of the general ledger vis-a-vis other system modules to ensure accuracy of financial results of the Company.
• Operational Audit: Undertakes required operational compliance tests; review existing systems and procedures to ensure that effective business controls are in place. Applicable to all businesses.
• Quality Improvement: Identifies areas for improvement in order to improve process flow and communication, reduce bottlenecks in processing business documents, and ensure effective business controls.
• People Management: Selects, trains, motivates, evaluates and retains staff in order to ensure achievement of unit objectives.
• Others: Performs other functions that may be required by the Finance Director in support of the Stores’ and HOO Departments' requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, preferably a Certified Public Accountant;
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Has strong analytical and numerical skills, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail;
• Can make sense of financial data and is able to give recommendations based on analysis;
• Has proven experience and ability to work under tight deadlines with a drive for results;
• Has command of both technology and finance issues;
• Has good judgment and decision-making skills;