Finance Lead

Side; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SIDE is seeking a Finance Lead in Makati City, Philippines to manage end-to-end financial operations, ensure accurate accounting records, and comply with local statutory requirements. This hybrid role involves 2 days per week on-site to coordinate with internal teams and external agencies for audits, budgeting, and MIS reporting.

You will oversee cash flow, statutory reporting, Group and Local audits, and contract compliance, using Filipino accounting principles and MS D365/Office tools.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or certification.
• 4–6 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience.
• Good English speaking and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end finance operations for Philippines business.
• Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet and statutory reports.
• Coordinate with external accounting agency for taxes and compliance.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and treasury activities.
• Support budget, MIS reporting and audits.
• Involve with local and group accounting teams for reporting.

Skills

Accounting

English proficiency

MS Office

MS Excel

MS D365

Education

Accounting degree/certification

Tools

MS D365

MS Office

Job description

Finance Lead

Company : Side Job Type : Full Time Philippines

Job Description - Finance Lead

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.