Finance Controller

WorkSync Opum Solutons Inc; Makati; On-site; PHP 948,600 - 1,339,200; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company located in Makati is seeking a Controller to oversee financial reporting, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and lead the accounting department. The successful candidate will manage month-end and year-end closing processes, prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS, and interface with external auditors. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, is a CPA, and possesses strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS.
• Experience in financial reporting and audit management.
• Ability to develop and enforce internal accounting policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare balance sheets and cash flow reports.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Ensure accurate tax filings for compliance.
• Lead the accounting department effectively.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Tax Compliance

Audit Management

Risk Assessment

Policy Development

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional certification (e.g., CPA)

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Description

The role is generally split into four pillars: Governance, Reporting, Operations, and Strategy.

This is the "bread and butter" of the role. You are the guardian of accuracy.

• Closing the Books: Managing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Financial Statements: Preparing balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow reports in accordance with GAAP or IFRS.
• Audit Management: Serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors to ensure smooth year-end filings.
• Tax Compliance: Ensuring all local, state, and federal tax filings are accurate and submitted on time.

Controllers protect the company from fraud and errors.

• Policy Development: Creating and enforcing internal accounting policies and "Standard Operating Procedures" (SOPs).
• Risk Assessment: Identifying "blind spots" in the business where money might be leaking or data might be compromised.
• Internal Audits: Periodically testing systems to ensure everyone is following the rules.

3. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

While some companies have a separate FP&A team, the Controller usually oversees the data that feeds it.

• Budgeting vs. Actuals: Analyzing variances (why did we spend more than we planned?) and reporting them to department heads.
• Cash Flow Forecasting: Predicting future cash needs to ensure the company remains liquid.
• Cost Accounting: Analyzing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and finding ways to improve margins.

4. Operational Leadership

• Team Management: Leading the accounting department (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll).

System Ownership: Overseeing the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software like NetSuite, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.

Working Location

Current latitude and longitude 14.602653570836212, 121.04469209218749