Finance Manager

Lagunilla & Co.; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Claritas, a next generation professional services firm in Southeast Asia, is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations for a professional services firm. The role covers accounting, financial reporting, cash flow, billing, tax compliance, budgeting, and internal controls.

You will lead staff, prepare financial statements, monitor cash flow and working capital, manage client billing and revenues, coordinate with partners on billing and revenue recognition,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA is advantageous.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance, preferably within an accounting firm, professional services firm, law firm, consulting firm, private practice, or similar environment.
• Strong experience in general accounting, financial reporting, taxation, billing, collections, and cash flow management.
• Experience managing client billing and professional-fee-based revenue is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine taxation, BIR compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and communicate effectively with partners, management, clients, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and bank transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, collections, and overall financial position of the firm.
• Manage client billing, professional fee, invoices, collections, and accounts receivable aging.
• Coordinate with partners, principals, and engagement teams on billing matters, client accounts, and revenue recognition.
• Oversee preparation and filing of BIR tax returns, regulatory reports, and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Ensure accurate recording and monitoring of professional fee, operating expenses, partner-related transactions, and other firm expenses.
• Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analysis to support business planning and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor expenses and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and financial performance.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other financial institutions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Philippine accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Lead and supervise accounting staff, review their work, and ensure timely completion of accounting and reporting deliverables.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management/partners on profitability, cash flow, expenses, and business performance.
• Handle other finance and accounting matters as may be assigned by management.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Taxation

Cash flow management

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting/ERP systems

Job description

About Claritas

Claritas is the next generation professional services firm. Our services and solutions are tailored to the needs of start-ups and enterprise companies in Southeast Asia and beyond.

About the Role

We are looking for a Finance Manager to oversee the accounting and financial operations of a professional services / private practice firm. The role will manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, cash flow, billing and collections, tax compliance, budgeting, and internal financial controls, while providing management with accurate and timely financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the firm’s day-to-day accounting and finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and bank transactions.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, collections, and overall financial position of the firm.

• Manage client billing, professional fee, invoices, collections, and accounts receivable aging.

• Coordinate with partners, principals, and engagement teams on billing matters, client accounts, and revenue recognition.

• Oversee preparation and filing of BIR tax returns, regulatory reports, and other statutory compliance requirements.

• Ensure accurate recording and monitoring of professional fee, operating expenses, partner-related transactions, and other firm expenses.

• Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analysis to support business planning and decision-making.

• Develop and maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Monitor expenses and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and financial performance.

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other financial institutions as needed.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Philippine accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

• Lead and supervise accounting staff, review their work, and ensure timely completion of accounting and reporting deliverables.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management/partners on profitability, cash flow, expenses, and business performance.

• Handle other finance and accounting matters as may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA is an advantage.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance, preferably within an accounting firm, professional services firm, law firm, consulting firm, private practice, or similar environment.

• Strong experience in general accounting, financial reporting, taxation, billing, collections, and cash flow management.

• Experience managing client billing and professional-fee-based revenue is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Philippine taxation, BIR compliance, and statutory requirements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work independently and communicate effectively with partners, management, clients, and internal teams.