Finance Controller Lead (Project-based)

Magnum RFM Ice Cream Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Magnum RFM Ice Cream, Inc. (MRIC) in Pasig, Philippines, seeks a qualified accountant to provide expert guidance on local statutory and regulatory requirements impacting key Finance processes, including revenue recognition, tax, and accounts receivable, with a focus on Supply Chain finance.

You will ensure alignment to the global template, identify exceptions or localisations in Local Design workshops, and coordinate localisation requests with the global design team and local SMEs.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience in finance.
• Strong knowledge of local statutory and regulatory finance frameworks.
• Experience with product costing and inventory valuation.
• Familiarity with SAP and local finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on local statutory/regulatory requirements affecting finance processes.
• Ensure alignment to the global template and identify exceptions or localisations in Local Design workshops.
• Act as the single point for requesting and coordinating any finance-related localisations requests; route exceptions to the global design team.
• Coordinate with local SMEs to ensure all local finance compliance needs are captured and aligned with the global design.
• Participate in UAT testing for local statutory and controllership processes and support Hypercare issue resolution.
• Align with the Wave Finance team for statutory decisions, including Supply Chain Finance.
• Consolidate and raise requirements or statutory needs to the Supply Chain & Direct Procurement Lead for potential localisation.
• Provide light-touch support during system integration testing; participate in UAT for supply chain finance scenarios; provide light-touch go-live and Hypercare support.

Skills

Statutory & regulatory knowledge

SAP familiarity

Finance transformation experience

Cross-functional coordination

Supply chain finance understanding

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

SAP

Job description

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What truly sets us apart is how we work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

What you'll be responsible for

Provides expert guidance on local statutory and regulatory requirements impacting key Finance processes (e.g., revenue recognition, tax, accounts receivable), including Supply Chain processes

Ensures alignment to the global template and identifying required exceptions or localisations in Local Design workshops

Acts as the single point for requesting and coordinating any finance-related localisations requests; routes all exceptions to the global design team

Coordinates with local SMEs to ensure all local finance compliance needs are captured and aligned with the global design, including local applications, integrations, and customer/supplier financial practices

Participates in UAT testing for local statutory and controllership processes and supports Hypercare issue resolution

Aligns with the Wave Finance team for statutory decisions, including Supply Chain Finance

Consolidates and raises requirements or statutory needs to the Supply Chain & Direct Procurement Lead for potential localisation

Provides light-touch support during system integration testing; participates in UAT for supply chain finance scenarios; provides light-touch go-live and Hypercare support and clarifications to ensure smooth operational continuity

We're looking for someone who

Qualified accountant or equivalent experience with deep understanding of local statutory and regulatory finance frameworks (e.g. revenue recognition, tax compliance, accounts receivable/ payable)

Equivalent experience with strong knowledge of sourcing unit finance processes (e.g. product costing, inventory valuation, supplier settlements) and how they integrate with supply chain operations

Ability to evaluate global fit-to-standard design against statutory requirements and elevate finance‑specific exceptions

Experience consolidating inputs from GTM Finance and other finance SMEs to ensure compliance requirements are accurately represented

Familiarity with SAP and local finance systems, including relevant supply chain finance applications, and prior experience in finance transformation is desirable

Ability to coordinate local SMEs and bridge global design and market requirements

What you'll get

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards


• Flexible ways of working


• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work


• Time off to rest and recharge


• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

Roles with real accountability and visible impact

Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done

Continuous learning and development as the business grows

Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Unlock job insights

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Magnum RFM Ice Cream, Inc. (MRIC) proudly calls the Philippines home, with roots tracing back to 1990 when Selecta Ice Cream began operations in Manggahan, Pasig City.

In 1999, a joint venture between Unilever and RFM Corporation formed Unilever RFM Ice Cream, Inc. (URIC), building a strong foundation for innovation and category leadership. In December 2025, the business entered a new chapter, becoming an independent company as part of The Magnum Ice Cream Company and transitioning to Magnum RFM Ice Cream, Inc.

Today, MRIC brings its portfolio of iconic brands—Magnum, Selecta, Cornetto, Birthday, and Ben & Jerry’s to millions of Filipinos nationwide.

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