Finance Manager

RetailWise; Davao City; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

RetailWise in Davao City, Philippines, seeks a seasoned Finance leader to manage the finance and accounting function. The role oversees month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance across the organization.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years in finance, with 5 years in a supervisory capacity, and strong ERP/Excel proficiency to guide regional operations and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, taxation, payroll, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP and accounting systems, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss Statements and Balance Sheets
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing relevant financial analysis and recommendations to management
• Provide financial insights and guidance to regional operations and business leaders to support informed business decisions
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely recording of financial transactions
• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and month-end closing activities
• Supervise payroll processing, banking transactions, and payment activities to ensure accuracy and timely execution
• Review inventory reconciliations and validate stock variances to support accurate financial reporting
• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, labor laws, and company policies
• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop finance and administrative team members to achieve operational and performance objectives
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ERP, accounting, POS, and other financial systems

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss Statements and Balance Sheets

• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing relevant financial analysis and recommendations to management

• Provide financial insights and guidance to regional operations and business leaders to support informed business decisions

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely recording of financial transactions

• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and month-end closing activities

• Supervise payroll processing, banking transactions, and payment activities to ensure accuracy and timely execution

• Review inventory reconciliations and validate stock variances to support accurate financial reporting

• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, labor laws, and company policies

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop finance and administrative team members to achieve operational and performance objectives

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ERP, accounting, POS, and other financial systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management capacity

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, taxation, payroll, internal controls, and regulatory compliance

• Proficiency in ERP and accounting systems, with strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills