Finance Director - Statutory Compliance and Reporting

Confidential Careers; Manila; On-site; PHP 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Finance Director responsible for external reporting, statutory compliance, governance, and audit management. You will lead cross‑jurisdictional reporting, drive process improvements, and ensure regulatory adherence while developing a high‑performing team.

The role requires CPA certification, 10–15 years in relevant functions, and strong IFRS knowledge, with experience in multinational settings and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• CPA certification and IFRS knowledge are required.
• 10–15 years in statutory compliance, controllership, or external reporting.
• Experience leading multinational teams and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external reporting and statutory compliance across jurisdictions.
• Lead audits, manage external auditors, and resolve audit findings.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting reconciliations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on business impact.
• Drive governance, process improvements, and risk management.
• Develop and lead high‑performing teams across functions.
• Support business transformation and integration initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical

Attention to detail

IFRS knowledge

Education

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Job description

Finance Director, External Reporting and Statutory Compliance

This role provides strategic leadership for external reporting, statutory compliance, governance, and audit management, ensuring regulatory compliance, financial integrity, operational efficiency, and effective stakeholder engagement while leading high-performing teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Overall Role Summary

Lead the organization’s external financial reporting and statutory compliance function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions. Drive governance excellence, process improvements, and strong stakeholder collaboration while overseeing audit management, statutory compliance, risk mitigation, and team development to support business objectives and evolving regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee external reporting, statutory compliance, and governance activities to ensure adherence to country-specific regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial statements, statutory filings, declarations, and related regulatory reports.
• Lead statutory audits, coordinate resolution of audit findings, and manage relationships with external auditors and local functional resources.
• Maintain accountability for accounting balances, reconciliations, and compliance-related controls.
• Monitor regulatory changes and provide guidance on business impacts and compliance requirements.
• Review balance sheets, capital structures, statutory audit fees, and professional service costs.
• Manage governance databases, reporting frameworks, and documentation standards.
• Address escalations, operational risks, and stakeholder concerns while implementing effective mitigation plans.
• Lead process optimization, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and control.
• Build and maintain a strong internal control environment that supports accurate, high-quality, and timely service delivery.
• Lead, coach, and develop teams to drive performance, capability building, and operational excellence.
• Support business transformation initiatives, including system, process, and organizational integrations.

Key Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• 10 to 15 years of experience in statutory compliance, controllership, or external reporting, including leadership experience in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local statutory reporting requirements.
• Proven experience managing statutory audits, external stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex priorities.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in a fast-changing environment.
• Experience in Big 4 auditing firms and finance shared services/BPO environments preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in process improvement, governance, risk management, and internal controls.