Controller

FDC Utilities, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FDC Utilities Inc. is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to lead controllership, statutory reporting, taxation, budgeting, and internal controls across its power generation and utility businesses. You will report to the CFO and ensure PFRS/IFRS-compliant financial governance, providing accurate information for executive decisions.

The role partners with business units and shared services to drive sound financial management throughout project lifecycles and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy; CPA required; 12–15 years progressive finance experience.
• Minimum 8 years in senior management or executive finance leadership.
• Extensive experience in the power generation or utility industry.
• Strong background in financial reporting and ERP implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, financial closing, consolidation, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure timely preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements under PFRS/IFRS.
• Oversee general ledger integrity, COA, reconciliations, and financial records.
• Develop policies and internal control frameworks; ensure governance.
• Oversee tax planning, regulatory reporting; coordinate external audits.
• Lead finance transformation, ERP optimization, and data analytics.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Controllership

Budgeting

Cost Management

Taxation

Internal Controls

Governance

Audit Management

Project Accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

CPA

Job description

Company: FDC Utilities Inc.

Position: Controller

Job Summary

The Financial Controller is responsible for leading financial controllership, statutory reporting, taxation, budgeting, financial compliance, internal controls, and financial governance across the Company's power generation, renewable energy, and utility businesses. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks while providing accurate financial information that supports executive decision-making, operational excellence, and long-term business sustainability. He/she serves as the primary steward of the Company's accounting operations and financial governance, while partnering with business units, project teams, and Shared Services to ensure sound financial management throughout the project lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

FinancialControllership & Financial Reporting

• Lead the Company's accounting operations,financial closing, consolidation, and statutory reporting processes
• Ensure timely preparation and certification ofstandalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with PFRS/IFRS
• Oversee the integrity of the general ledger,chart of accounts, reconciliations, and financial records
• Review and approve accounting entries, journalvouchers, financial adjustments, and account reconciliations
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, andyear-end financial closing
• Develop accounting policies and ensureconsistent application across all business units
• Provide management with accurate, timely, andmeaningful financial information for strategic decision-making

Budget,Cost Control & Financial Planning

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, andmonitoring of annual operating and capital budgets
• Monitor budget utilization and provide varianceanalysis to Management
• Review departmental budgets, forecasts, andfinancial plans to ensure alignment with corporate objectives
• Establish financial performance benchmarks,KPIs, and reporting dashboards
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, ProjectDevelopment, Procurement, and Business Units in evaluating project costs andfinancial performance
• Support the CFO in long-range financial planningand forecasting activities

FinancialGovernance, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Develop, implement, and continuously improvefinancial policies, accounting procedures, and internal control frameworks
• Ensure compliance with Company policies,corporate governance standards, and financial control requirements
• Lead financial risk assessments and recommendimprovements to strengthen financial governance
• Review significant commercial contracts andadvise Management on accounting, commercial, and financial implications
• Ensure proper financial controls over capitalexpenditures, procurement, inventory, fixed assets, and project accounting
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughfinance process optimization, ERP enhancements, and automation

Taxation,Audit & Regulatory Reporting

• Oversee corporate tax planning, compliance, andregulatory reporting
• Ensure timely submission of all BIR, SEC, DOE,ERC, BOI, PEZA, and other statutory financial reports
• Lead external audits, internal audits, taxexaminations, and regulatory financial reviews
• Maintain effective relationships with auditors,tax authorities, regulators, and government agencies
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and taxlegislation and recommend appropriate implementation strategies

ExecutiveLeadership & Process Excellence

• Serve as a key member of the Finance LeadershipTeam supporting the CFO in achieving corporate financial objectives
• Lead, mentor, and develop Finance &Accounting managers and technical specialists
• Foster a culture of financial discipline,accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, ERPoptimization, digital reporting, and data analytics
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by theChief Financial Officer

Technical Competencies and Skills

Financial Reporting, Financial Controllership, Budgeting & Cost Management, Taxation, Internal Controls & Governance, Audit Management, Financial Systems, Project Accounting, Commercial & Contract Review

Education, Trainings and Licenses Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), minimum 12-15 years of progressive experience, At least 8 years in a senior management or executive finance leadership role, Extensive experience in the power generation or utility industry, Strong background in financial reporting, ERP implementation, Experience working with Executive Management