Finance Manager

Klaiya; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Klaiya is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant/Finance Manager to lead the financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management functions in a fast-paced setting in Metro Manila. You will supervise the accounting team, ensure accurate month-end and year-end closes, and support external audits while upholding GAAP standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation is a plus.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in an advertising agency or related industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Experience with project costing and client profitability analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• General Ledger Management: Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of the general ledger, ensuring proper coding and classification of transactions.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage the accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage the annual budget, prepare financial forecasts, and monitor performance against budget.
• Cash Management: Manage cash flow, including bank reconciliations, and ensure adequate funding for operations.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Internal Controls: Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance and support.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
• Client Profitability Analysis: Analyze client profitability and provide insights to management.
• Project Costing: Oversee project costing and provide analysis on project profitability.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash management

Month-end close

Year-end close

Internal controls

Team management

Audit support

Compliance

Process improvement

Client profitability analysis

Project costing

Communication skills

Leadership

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Excel

Job description

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• General Ledger Management: Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of the general ledger, ensuring proper coding and classification of transactions.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage the accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage the annual budget, prepare financial forecasts, and monitor performance against budget.
• Cash Management: Manage cash flow, including bank reconciliations, and ensure adequate funding for operations.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Internal Controls: Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance and support.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
• Client Profitability Analysis: Analyze client profitability and provide insights to management.
• Project Costing: Oversee project costing and provide analysis on project profitability.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA designation is a plus.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in an advertising agency or related industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Experience with project costing and client profitability analysis is preferred.