Finance Lead

Side; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SIDE is seeking a Finance Lead to manage the end-to-end finance operations for our Philippines business, ensuring accurate accounting records, timely reporting and statutory compliance. You will oversee cash flow, audits, budgeting and MIS, coordinating with internal teams and external agencies to maintain contract accuracy and finance process integrity.

The role requires accounting qualifications and 4–6 years of accounting experience, with strong English skills and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or certification.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting activities.
• Good English speaking and writing skills.
• Knowledge of finance and local accounting systems.
• MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• MS Dynamics 365 knowledge is a plus.
• Make It Happen attitude and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end finance operations for the Philippines business.
• Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet and statutory requirements in line with local regulations.
• Maintain bookkeeping functions: GL, AP, AR, payroll, statutory reporting, MIS.
• Coordinate with external agency to ensure taxes and compliance.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and support audits and reporting.
• Support group and local audit information and contracts workflow.

Skills

English proficiency

Make It Happen attitude

MS Office

Excel

Word

Collaborative

Education

Accounting degree/certification

Tools

MS Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Hybrid; 2 days per week on-site

About the Role

Join SIDE, a global game services company working with developers and publishers around the world to bring games to life.

We are looking for a Finance Lead to manage the end‑to‑end financial operations of our Philippines business, ensuring accurate accounting records, timely reporting and compliance with Philippine statutory requirements. The role will support cash flow management, audits, budgeting and MIS reporting, while coordinating with internal teams and external agencies to maintain contract accuracy and overall finance process integrity.

What You'll Be Doing

Finance Management

• Manage finance activities including preparation of the P&L, Balance Sheet and statutory requirements in accordance with local regulations.
• Maintain and perform bookkeeping functions, including:
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable, including vendor invoice processing and payments
• Accounts Receivable, including customer invoice processing and payment follow-ups
• Payroll
• Local Statutory Reporting
• Management Reporting (MIS)
• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports appropriate for users and in accordance with Filipino Accounting Principles.
• Ensure the organisation meets its statutory requirements by coordinating with the external accounting agency to ensure taxes and income tax requirements are met and that financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current Philippine legislation.
• Prepare and support all required information for Group and Local Audit requirements and consult with internal and external auditors as necessary.
• Manage and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy and ensure that the cash needs of the company are maintained.
• Raise customer invoices locally once work has been delivered and ensure all supporting executed agreements are in place before invoices are raised and delivered to customers.
• Coordinate with the Local Accounting Agency to ensure all required inputs are provided and received and appropriate local compliance requirements are adhered to.

MIS and Reporting

• Maintain financial records for each location / Line of Business in a manner that facilitates management reporting.
• Assist the London Group Accounting and Finance team with the preparation of the budget by providing relevant information on a regular basis.
• Manage the monthly MIS and reporting pack to share the required inputs with the London Group team on a regular basis.
• Respond to enquiries from stakeholders including Sales, Finance and Operations regarding the terms of active contracts.
• Communicate and manage the workflow of all contract stages.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform such other duties mandated by the Company as are customarily performed by someone holding this position and undertake other responsibilities the Company may deem appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

• Accounting Degree / Certification
• 4 to 6 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting activities
• Good English speaking and writing skills
• Good understanding and knowledge of Finance and Local Accounting systems
• A "Make It Happen" attitude, with the ability to work under pressure and support the organisation based on business requirements
• Knowledge of the MS D365 application will be a plus
• Good knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel and Word
• A good collaborator with the right attitude towards work

About SIDE

SIDE brings games to life through specialist services spanning game development, quality assurance, art production, localisation, audio production, player support and more. Our technical, creative and business teams work across the global games industry, supporting studios and publishers throughout the game development lifecycle.

If your experience matches the requirements above and you're interested in applying your finance expertise within an international games business, we'd like to hear from you.