Finance Manager

Universal Hotels and Resorts, Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discount

Job summary

Universal Hotels and Resorts, Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee casino accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with gaming regulations. You will lead the accounting team, ensure accuracy of records, and provide strategic financial insights to executive leadership.

You will supervise the Casino Accounting group, coordinate audits, and drive improvements in processes while maintaining GAAP/IFRS adherence and robust internal controls in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA and CMA will be an advantage.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting/financial management experience.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Familiarity with GAAP/IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting functions within the casino, including financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and audits.
• Oversee the accounting team and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Maintain compliance with gaming laws and internal policies.
• Provide financial insights and reports to executive leadership.
• Supervise Casino Accounting group and coordinate audits.
• Ensure proper and timely recording of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities.
• Ensure integrity of casino financial reports and adherence to GAAP/IFRS.
• Monitor operational procedures for financial compliance and reporting.
• Attend internal and external audits; train and evaluate staff.
• Maintain and improve accounting systems and processes for data accuracy.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and gaming-related reports.
• Disseminate casino financial reports to management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify issues and improvements.
• Generate ad hoc financial reports to support decisions.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Supervisory/management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing all accounting functions within the casino, including financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal/external audits. This role oversees the accounting team, ensures the accuracy of financial records, and maintains compliance with gaming laws and internal policies.
• Plays a key role in strategic financial planning and supports executive leadership with financial insights and reports.
• The Finance Manager is responsible for the overall supervision of Casino Accounting group.
• Responsible in the proper and timely recording of the revenues and expenses, assets and liabilities of the Casino.
• Responsible in the integrity of the Casino’s financial reports.
  Ensures all accounting functions are performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Monitors and resolves issues on operational procedures relative to financial compliance and financial reporting.
• Attend to internal and external audits and reviews.
  Supervise and support accounting staff, assign tasks, conduct performance evaluations, and provide training as needed.
• Maintain and improve accounting systems and processes, ensuring data accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and other gaming financial reports or analysis to support management decisions.
• Responsible on the dissemination of Casino financial reports to the Management and to other internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds and maintains relationships with the department heads across the Company to understand issues and identify areas for improvement for the Casino and assist in carrying out recommendations.
• Generate ad hoc financial reports and analysis to support management decisions.
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) will be an advantage.
• Three to Five (3-5) years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Familiarity with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).