Finance Accounting Manager _ GBS MNL

Hellmann Shared Service Center Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hellmann Shared Service Center Inc. in the Philippines seeks a Finance & Accounting Manager to lead end-to-end finance operations, statutory and tax compliance, and month-end governance. You will partner with regional and global stakeholders to maintain robust controls and scalable processes.

You will oversee A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, depreciation and intercompany activities, while guiding the team, delivering management reporting, and advising GBS leadership on financial priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Active Philippine CPA licence strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in finance and accounting, including month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end finance operations: A/P, A/R, cash, bank, payroll and expenses.
• Lead month-end close, journal entries, accruals, depreciation, intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate statutory and tax compliance, filings, and audit support.
• Prepare management reports, variance analysis and explanations of material movements.
• Provide financial guidance to GBS management for cost control and strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial stewardship

Leadership

Business partnering

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Integrity & resilience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Philippine CPA license

Tools

ERP-based accounting

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About UsReady to rock the future with us? At Hellmann we put our people at the heart of everything we do, because for us, relationship matters. Joining us does not just mean becoming part of a global company. It is an invitation to shape the future of the logistics industry together with us. Our Hellmann culture is based on our four values: Caring, Entrepreneurial, Forward-Thinking and Reliable. These values resonate with yours? Then become part of our FAMILY that consists of around 10.000 employees in more than 20 locations worldwide.For the better. Together.The GBS Finance & Accounting Manager is responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of finance and accounting activities for Hellmann Shared Service Center Inc. in the Philippines. The role combines operational ownership, statutory and tax compliance, month-end governance, management reporting, and team leadership. It acts as the primary finance partner for GBS management and collaborates with regional and global stakeholders to maintain robust controls, reliable data and scalable processes.About the position:The GBS Finance & Accounting Manager is responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of finance and accounting activities for Hellmann Shared Service Center Inc. in the Philippines. The role combines operational ownership, statutory and tax compliance, month-end governance, management reporting, and team leadership. It acts as the primary finance partner for GBS management and collaborates with regional and global stakeholders to maintain robust controls, reliable data and scalable processes.Key Tasks:A. Finance operations and transaction governanceOwn the end-to-end control and quality of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, bank, payroll accounting, employee expense and petty cash activities.Oversee vendor creation with Master Data Management, invoice and payment postings, vendor account reconciliations, customer receipt postings, cash advances, fund requests and finance-related employee queries.Ensure bank and cheque payments, bank approvals, foreign exchange transactions and supporting documentation follow authorized controls and approval requirements.Monitor service quality, ageing items, disputes, exceptions and backlogs, and drive timely resolution with process owners and stakeholders.B. Month-end close and financial reportingLead the monthly close and ensure reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments, amortization, foreign-exchange revaluations and intercompany activities are completed accurately and on time.Oversee bank reconciliations, balance-sheet account reviews, fixed-asset accounting, depreciation, asset capitalization and retirement, and employee assignment or cost-centre updates.Coordinate FTE reporting, sustainability-related finance inputs, global tax inputs, global invoice postings and other group reporting requirements.Prepare or review financial statements, management reports, variance analysis and clear explanations of material movements, risks and corrective actions.C. Billing, planning and business partneringOwn the monthly GBS billing process, including source-data consolidation, support files, cost-centre validation, approvals, invoice creation, distribution and dispute resolution.Lead GBS forecasting, budget preparation and budget reviews; identify variances, cost drivers, risks and opportunities for management action.Provide fact-based financial advice to GBS management and support decisions on cost, controls, investments and operational priorities.D. Tax, statutory and regulatory complianceEnsure complete and timely Philippine tax compliance, including applicable withholding, payroll, quarterly and annual corporate income tax, related-party disclosure and required data-file submissions.Oversee statutory payments and reporting relating to SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG/HDMF and other applicable obligations.Own PEZA reporting, business permit renewal, BIR audits and tax mapping activities.Coordinate external audit, income tax return preparation and transfer-pricing documentation with appointed advisers and ensure audit-ready supporting records.E. Controls, risk and process improvementMaintain a strong internal-control environment, segregation of duties, approval discipline, documentation standards and evidence retention.Review accounting policies and procedures, identify control gaps and implement sustainable corrective actions.Drive standardization, simplification and automation using available finance systems and Microsoft 365 tools; improve data quality and reduce manual effort.Ensure operating procedures, process maps and backup arrangements remain current and usable.F. People and stakeholder leadershipLead, coach and develop the Finance & Accounting team; set clear objectives, allocate work, manage capacity and build succession and backup coverage.Run effective team routines, performance discussions, leave planning and required FTE or workforce approvals.Build strong relationships with GBS management, regional and global finance teams, banks, auditors, tax advisers, government bodies and internal process owners.Create a service-oriented culture with clear accountability, constructive challenge, transparent escalation and continuous improvement.Skills and CompetenciesFinancial stewardship – Ensures financial integrity through strong controls, compliance and sound accounting judgement.Execution – Delivers accurate results on time through effective prioritization and disciplined follow-through.Leadership – Leads, develops and motivates teams while driving accountability and performance.Business partnering – Translates financial insights into practical business recommendations.Continuous improvement – Drives simplification, standardization and automation opportunities.Stakeholder management - Builds effective relationships and collaborates across functions, countries and organizational levels.Integrity & resilience – Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality and reliability under pressure.Communication - Highly logical and can communicate complexities concisely and in a simple wayEducational Background / Work ExperienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline.Active Philippine Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licence strongly preferredAt least 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 2 years of leadershipDemonstrated experience in Philippine statutory accounting, BIR tax compliance, audit coordination and month-end close.Experience in a shared service centre, global business services or multinational environment is strongly preferred.Practical experience with ERP-based accounting, advanced Microsoft Excel and management reporting tools, and Power BI experience are advantageous.Experience improving controls, standardizing processes and implementing automation is highly desirable.Language SkillsFluent in English (written and spoken)Other languages (written and spoken) beneficialComputer LiteracyAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365Microsoft Dynamics knowledge a plusBanking platforms, workflow and automatization tools beneficialBasic knowledge of AI and AI Agent toolsInclusion and social diversity are firmly anchored values in our corporate culture. Regardless of gender, age, any disabilities, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity: We are looking forward to meeting you!If you are excited by this fantastic opportunity and have what it takes, then click APPLY!