Finance Manager

SMS Philippines Healthcare Solutions, INC.; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Philippines Healthcare Solutions, INC. seeks a strategic Finance Manager in the Philippines to lead day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate reporting under PFRS, and strengthen internal controls.

You will partner with senior leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and process improvements. You will oversee month-end close, regulatory reporting (BIR, SEC), audits, tax compliance, payroll, and a high-performing finance team, driving accuracy, integrity and

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong working knowledge of PFRS/IFRS, Philippine taxation under the NIRC, and BIR/SEC reporting requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero) and related financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, data analysis, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities under PFRS.
• Review GL entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, and management reports.
• Coordinate audits and regulatory submissions (BIR, SEC).
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relations, liquidity planning, and FX exposure.
• Oversee A/P, A/R, collections, and payroll processes including 13th month pay.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Time management

Advanced Excel & financial modelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

CPA license (Philippines)

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

The Finance Manager leads the company’s day-to-day financial operations in the Philippines, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and compliance with BIR, SEC, and other regulatory requirements. The role partners with senior leadership and internal stakeholders to provide financial insight that supports budgeting, forecasting, cash management, operational decisions, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements under PFRS.
• Review general ledger entries, account reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Prepare variance analyses, board or head-office reporting packs, and explanations of significant account fluctuations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including annual Audited Financial Statements submissions, Letters of Authority, tax assessments, audit inquiries, and resolution of findings.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, bank relationships, liquidity planning, foreign exchange exposure, and remittances where applicable.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, credit control, and the timely resolution of outstanding balances.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation, filing, and payment of BIR tax returns and required regulatory reports.
• Maintain compliance with SEC, DOLE, LGU business permit requirements, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and other applicable statutory obligations.
• Monitor accounting standards, company policies, tax regulations, and regulatory developments, implementing required process changes.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls, approval matrices, financial policies, audit readiness, fraud prevention measures, and data integrity controls.
• Identify process gaps and drive improvements through automation, ERP enhancements, and accounting system improvements.
• Review account aging, suspense accounts, clearing accounts, and reconciling items to ensure accurate and timely resolution.
• Oversee payroll processing, 13th month pay, final pay computations, withholding tax on compensation, and compliance with Philippine labor standards.
• Support new business initiatives, system implementations, process enhancements, and finance-related stakeholder needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, set goals, conduct performance reviews, and foster accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and a Certified Public Accountant license in the Philippines.
• Five to seven years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong working knowledge of PFRS/IFRS, Philippine taxation under the NIRC, and applicable BIR and SEC reporting requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP and accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero, or equivalent platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, data analysis, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and time management skills.
• High standards of integrity, ethics, confidentiality, accuracy, and professional judgment.
• Public accounting or external audit experience is preferred.
• Experience in multinational organisations, shared services, or regional reporting environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with international tax regulations, tax treaties, cross-border transactions, and related tax implications is preferred.