Finance Manager

SJ Group; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in Mandaluyong is seeking a senior finance professional to lead controllership, reporting, treasury, and compliance across entities. The role drives budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial guidance for management.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in accounting, strong leadership, and ability to coordinate with auditors and regulators. This position offers a challenging environment with opportunities to influence governance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or Commerce - Management Accounting is required.
• CPA licensure is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of computerised accounting systems (SAP S4) and MS Office.
• Ability to synthesize large data into actionable information.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workload and lead the finance team with effective task distribution.
• Review forecasts, assist budgets, and provide financial reports to management.
• Analyze financial data and communicate insights to support decisions.
• Monitor actual performance vs budget with supporting documentation.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and prepare review reports.
• Prepare P&L commentary and analyze business trends.
• Oversee treasury operations and bank relationships.
• Ensure statutory reporting, tax compliance, and audit readiness.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulators.
• Drive policies, controls, and governance improvements.
• Lead preparation of audited financial statements for entities.
• Develop and contribute to business plans and financial strategies.
• Support continuous improvement in controllership and reporting.
• Handle ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team management

Data synthesis

CPA licensure a plus

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or Commerce - Management Accounting

Tools

SAP S4

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring the team's workload, effectively assigning and distributing tasks according to individual responsibilities, and providing overall management and leadership of the team.
• Review and finalize forecasts, assist in the preparation of annual budgets, and provide financial reports and analyses as required by management and stakeholders.
• Prepare, analyze, and communicate financial data, insights, and recommendations to management and stakeholders on a timely basis to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor and control actual financial performance against budget, ensuring revenue and costs are supported by appropriate documentation and aligned with approved budgets.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules prepared by the Global Shared Services team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet review reports and submit them to relevant stakeholders within established timelines.
• Review Profit & Loss (P&L) analysis and provide commentary on financial performance, key variances, and business trends.
• Oversee and monitor statistical accounts and financial reporting requirements.
• Support and contribute to the development of the company's business plans and financial strategies.
• Lead and coordinate the completion of audited financial statements for assigned entities, including entities outside the Philippines where applicable.
• Manage corporate finance activities and ensure compliance with Group reporting and tax reporting requirements.
• Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow management, cash forecasting, banking relationships, and bank mandate administration for local Philippines entities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, group accounting policies, statutory requirements, regulatory agencies, and banking requirements.
• Manage local statutory reporting and filing requirements, including tax compliance and submissions.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, regulatory bodies, and banking institutions as required.
• Ensure policies, procedures, work instructions, and guidelines are reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current business and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement new policies, guidelines, processes, and controls to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen governance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across controllership, reporting, treasury, and compliance processes.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned by immediate superiors to support team objectives and company goals.

Key Performance Indicators

• Monthly financial close completed within agreed timeline (e.g., 100% on-time submission).
• Accuracy of financial reports with minimal post-close adjustments.
• Timely submission of management reports, balance sheet reports, and forecast packages to stakeholders.
• Percentage of financial reports submitted by deadline (Target: 100%).

Balance Sheet Governance

• Completion of monthly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations (100% completion rate).
• Number of aged/unreconciled balance sheet items outstanding beyond agreed threshold.
• Timely resolution of balance sheet exceptions and audit findings.
• Reduction in balance sheet reconciling items year-over-year.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Analysis

• Forecast accuracy against actual results.
• Timely completion of annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Variance analysis reports delivered within agreed timelines.
• Actual versus budget variance maintained within acceptable thresholds with supporting documentation.
• Ensure 7% ROC (Return-on-Cost) year on year results or what is allowable based on transfer pricing benchmark. (Entity: ECCL-ROHQ)

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Accuracy of cash flow forecasts.
• Adequate liquidity maintained with no operational cash shortages.
• Timely processing and maintenance of bank mandates and signatory updates.
• Optimization of working capital and cash utilization.
• Compliance with banking requirements and covenant obligations.

Statutory Reporting, Tax & Audit Compliance

• On-time submission of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings (100% compliance).
• On-time filing of corporate tax and other tax reporting requirements.
• Number of audit adjustments identified during external audits.
• Successful completion of annual statutory and group audits with minimal findings.
• No penalties, fines, or non-compliance issues from regulatory authorities.
• Internal Controls & Governance
• Compliance with Group Accounting Policies and Internal Control requirements.
• Number of control deficiencies identified and resolved.
• Timely review and update of finance policies, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Successful implementation of process improvements and governance initiatives.
• Ensure high-level of confidentiality is always maintained.

Team Management & Service Delivery

• Achievement of team service level agreements (SLAs).
• Team productivity and workload distribution effectiveness.
• Employee engagement and retention within the team.
• Completion of performance reviews and development plans.
• Cross-training coverage and succession readiness within the team.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Satisfaction

• Management and stakeholder satisfaction ratings.
• Quality and timeliness of recommendations provided for decision-making.
• Support provided for business planning, strategic initiatives, and ad-hoc projects.
• Responsiveness to stakeholder requests and issue resolution.

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Management Accounting. Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Management Accounting. CPA licensure is a plus.
• 10 years’ experience in related field.
• Knowledgeable in using computerize accounting system, SAP S4 is a plus and MS Office.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of complex data into actionable information.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with different stakeholders.
• Excellent business judgment, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Good analytical skills and able to interpret financial data
• Will be able to create, update and implement guidelines and policies as necessary.
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Clear communication skills with team, clients, and stakeholders with an eye for details.
• People and time management skills.
• Ability to have work/life balance.
• High degree of personal organization with the ability to prioritize.
• Adheres to high standard and quality of working.

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