Finance and Admin Head

AJS Pharma Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 892,800 - 1,339,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Metro Manila, Philippines is looking for a highly experienced Finance Manager to oversee finance and administrative operations. This role requires a relevant bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of progressive experience, including 4 years in a leadership position. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and analytical skills, with proficiency in financial software such as SAP B1. The position involves budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership to ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and administration, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Provide stakeholders with timely and relevant financial statements.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for the group.
• Supervise general administrative functions including procurement.
• Lead and develop the finance and admin team to achieve departmental goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP B1

Financial software and ERP systems

Job description

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance Management:

• Provide stakeholders with timely, relevant, meaningful and fairly stated financial statements
• Monitor the group’s actual performance against plan and provide relevant reports and analyses to management
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process for the group
• Lead the development and implementation of an appropriate system of internal controls, financial policies and procedures, corporate governance.
• Lead the implementation of an appropriate automated financial and accounting reporting system
• Monitor cash flows, sources and uses of funds to ensure sufficient liquidity to support the operating requirements of the business
• Manage tax planning and compliance with local and national regulations.
• Liase with external auditors and government agencies (e.g., SEC, BIR, LGUs) on financial reports required from the group and any audits that may be conducted on such reports
• Provide advice on accounting implications of critical or strategic issues and other corporate actions including investments.

Administrative Oversight:

• Supervise general administrative functions including procurement, office management
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee records management and document control systems.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and develop the finance and admin team to achieve departmental goals.
• Provide training and mentorship to staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to support strategic initiatives.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (CPA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and administration, with at least 4 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards (e.g., PFRS), and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, preferably SAP B1 Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with government reporting and compliance. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Analytical thinker with keen attention to details
• Ability and desire to optimize business processes and use of information systems
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Customer centric; excellent interpersonal skills
• Deep understanding of corporate governance, finance, and accounting principles