Finance Manager

Latte Recruitment; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

13th month pay

Career development

Job summary

Latte Recruitment in Makati seeks a Finance Manager who will lead the finance team through the full accounting cycle, mentor staff, and ensure accurate reporting for clients. The role demands strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and experience with QuickBooks or XERO.

The candidate will own financial processes, collaborate across departments, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of control and accuracy.

Qualifications

• CPA required with at least 5 years in finance or accounting.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with QuickBooks or XERO are essential.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the finance team through the full accounting cycle.
• Own system ownership, processes, and documentation for financial reporting.
• Oversee timely preparation of accurate financial data and client reporting.
• Build relationships with internal teams and stakeholders; drive improvements in processes and controls.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentorship

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Education

CPA

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

XERO

Job description

For the Finance Manager Role, the team is generally seeking a candidate who demonstrates a combination of technical expertise, and a strong cultural fit with the organization

1. Staff Management & Mentorship

• Team Leadership: Supervise and guide your finance team through the full accounting cycle, providing hands-on mentorship to develop their skills and professional growth.
• Succession Planning: Proactively identify and mentor potential successors to ensure continuity and a strong talent pipeline within the team.

2. Financial Systems & Process Mastery

• System Ownership: Become the primary subject matter expert by developing a deep understanding of the company's and client's financial systems, reporting tools, and operational workflows.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively promote continuous process improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Documentation & Standardization: Ensure all financial processes, from journal entries to client reporting, are properly documented and standardized.

3. Reporting & Client Relations

• Reporting Oversight: Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial data and reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with the team, cross-functional departments, and stakeholders, showcasing leadership in regular weekly and monthly meetings.
• Client Financials: Oversee the maintenance of client financials, guaranteeing they are complete, accurate, and readily available for review.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensure high levels of client satisfaction by maintaining strong relationships and resolving issues effectively.
• Client Report Assistance: Conduct financial analysis and develop recommendations for client reports, adapting to specific reporting requirements.

4. Adaptability & Cultural Fit

• Continuous Learning: Eagerly learn new technologies, systems, or processes and apply this knowledge to meet specific industry needs.
• Flexibility: Flexible in a fast-paced environment and adjust to evolving business requirements.

5. Results-Oriented Approach

• Impactful Outcomes: Drive tangible results, with focus on key financial outcomes like cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and optimizing cash flow.
• Deadline Management: Possess a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality, accurate work, even under pressure.

• System & Process Integration: Quickly developing a comprehensive understanding of client's financial systems and operational workflows. This includes mastering our client financials and ensuring their accuracy, completeness and immediate availability.
• Team Integration & Mentorship: Integrating into the team and beginning to provide effective supervision and mentorship to staff, helping them navigate the full accounting cycle and grow professionally.
• Reporting & Quality Control: Taking ownership of the timely preparation on and delivery of financial reports, demonstrating full attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.

Minimum qualifications:

• Education and Certification: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Professional Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant finance or accounting experience is required, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership role that includes mentorship.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, XERO) is essential
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial operations.
• Communication & Leadership: Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven record of leading and inspiring a team.

Benefits:

• Training and Development Programs
• Unlimited Career advancement opportunities
• Health Care Plan (HMO) with Dental and Vision upon regularization
• Group Life and Accident Insurance upon regularization
• Sick and Vacation Leave upon regularization. All unused sick leave is convertible by end of the year and will be distributed before the end of the first quarter of the
• Bereavement Leave of three (3) days upon regularization
• Healthy and Encouraging Work Environment
• 13th Month Pay as mandated by the Philippine Government
• Government Mandated Bene?ts (SSS,PHIC and Pag-iIbig)