Deputy Finance Manager

Tap Growth ai; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Growth ai in the Philippines seeks a Deputy Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and continuity as the entity transitions. You will report to the Finance Manager, support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, audits, and internal controls, and mentor the finance team while acting as deputy in the manager's absence.

Required CPA, Big 4 background, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and 7–10 years of progressive finance

Qualifications

• CPA certification is mandatory.
• Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm (EY, PwC, Deloitte or KPMG).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• Strong background in financial reporting, compliance, and audit support.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, transitioning organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in managing overall financial operations.
• Ensure timely and compliant financial reporting aligned with accounting standards and company policies.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decisions.
• 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 mentor finance team members.
• Act as deputy to the Finance Manager in their absence.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and controls.
• Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• General ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and closing activities.
• Support external and internal audits, addressing audit findings.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal policies, and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Mandatory

Big 4 Experience (EY, PwC, Deloitte, or KPMG)

Job description

Deputy Finance Manager – Philippines

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

About the Role

We are seeking a Deputy Finance Manager to oversee day‑to‑day financial operations and ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and operational continuity. This role is pivotal as the organization transitions into a newly incorporated entity in the Philippines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in managing overall financial operations.

• Ensure timely and compliant financial reporting aligned with accounting standards and company policies.

• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decisions.

• 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 mentor finance team members.

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

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

Detailed Scope

• Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• General ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and closing activities.

• Support external and internal audits, addressing audit findings.

• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Mandatory

• Must have prior experience in a Big 4 Accounting Firm (EY, PwC, Deloitte, or KPMG)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience.

• Strong background in financial reporting, compliance, and audit support.

• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, transitioning organization.