Finance Assistant Controller

Peak Outsourcing, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Outsourcing, Inc. seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day finance, accounting, and compliance across three entities: Philippines, Belize, and Hong Kong.

This role owns the close process, internal controls, group reporting, and leads a small team as deputy to the Finance Controller. The ideal candidate brings CPA credentials, 7+ years in progressive accounting roles (3+ years at manager level), and deep expertise in multi-entity consolidation, external audit

Qualifications

• CPA with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years in progressive accounting roles (3+ years at manager level).
• Deep expertise in multi-entity consolidation, end-to-end close ownership, internal controls, and audit management.
• Strong proficiency in Philippine statutory, tax, and payroll regulations.
• Experience with big4 or national firms and multi-jurisdiction exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Close & Group Reporting: lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, intercompany reconciliations, group consolidations, and management reporting packs.
• Audit & Internal Controls: design and maintain internal controls, process documentation, and liaise with external auditors.
• Treasury & Compliance: manage group cash forecasting and ensure statutory, tax, and payroll compliance across jurisdictions (Philippines, Belize, Hong Kong).
• Planning & Administration: oversee budgeting/forecasting cycles and supervise procurement, POs, vendor accreditation, and inventory.
• Leadership & Transformation: direct two supervisors, build succession depth, and drive process improvements to shorten close durations.

Skills

Multi-entity consolidation

End-to-end close ownership

Internal control design

External audit management

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (full-function)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Role Summary

The Assistant Controller oversees day-to-day finance, accounting, and compliance across three entities (Philippines, Belize, Hong Kong). This role owns the close process, internal controls, group reporting, and team management, serving as deputy to the Finance Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Close & Group Reporting: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, intercompany reconciliations, group consolidations, and management reporting packs.

• Audit & Internal Controls: Design and maintain internal controls, process documentation, and serve as primary contact for external auditors.

• Treasury & Compliance: Manage group cash forecasting and ensure statutory, tax, and payroll compliance across all jurisdictions (including BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and HDMF).

• Planning & Administration: Oversee budgeting/forecasting cycles and supervise procurement, purchase orders, vendor accreditation, and inventory.

• Leadership & Transformation: Direct two supervisors, build succession depth, and execute process improvements to reduce close duration.

Qualifications

• Education & Credentials: CPA with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: 7+ years in progressive accounting roles (3+ years at manager level), with a track record of developing direct reports.

• Core Skills: Multi-entity consolidation, end-to-end close ownership, internal control design, external audit management, advanced Excel, and full-function ERP experience.

• Compliance Knowledge: Deep expertise in Philippine statutory, tax, and payroll regulations.

• Preferred: Big 4/national firm background, multi-jurisdiction exposure (Hong Kong/offshore), prior deputy controller experience, and close-acceleration achievements.