Finance Manager

Hexaware Technologies; Taguig; On-site; PHP 5,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexaware Technologies Philippines seeks a seasoned Finance Lead to oversee day-to-day financial operations in Manila and Clark, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and regulatory compliance across offices. This role leads the Manila and Clark Finance Team and coordinates with onshore and offshore groups.

You will drive statutory reporting, manage AP and cash processes, and push continuous process improvements across finance operations to support growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least five (5) years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax regulations and government compliance requirements (BIR, PEZA, SEC, LGUs).
• Experience managing BIR assessments, LOA, tax investigations, and PEZA compliance.
• Proven track record in financial reporting, month-end/year-end closing, statutory audits, and tax audits.
• Experience in shared services, multinational, or BPO environments; strong analytical and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes with accurate journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Oversee AP, payroll, GL, and related financial processes with proper documentation and controls.
• Coordinate statutory reporting and audits, ensure regulatory compliance for Philippine authorities.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and improve efficiency.
• Mentor and develop the finance team; support expansion, planning, and corporate structuring.

Skills

Leadership

Finance management

Accounting

Regulatory compliance

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

People management

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Job description

The role oversees the day‑to‑day financial operations of the Manila and Clark office, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, compliance with local and international regulatory requirements, and smooth coordination with onshore and offshore teams. This role leads the Manila and Clark Finance Team, supports statutory and regulatory reporting, manages AP and cash processes, and drives ongoing process improvement across finance operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITI

ES1. Financial Reporting and Complian

• ceLead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations are completed on tim
• e.Oversee the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, including vendor payments, employee expense reimbursements, bank account management, and bank reconciliation
• s.Prepare and submit financial statements, tax returns, and management reports to the India office, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Philippine accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate policie
• s.Ensure all financial records and accounting documentation are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal control
• s.Manage compliance and timely reporting to various Philippine regulatory offices e.g. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), LGU and other government agencies including annual renewal of business permit
• s.Coordinate and manage external and internal audit activities, ensuring timely submission of audit requirements and resolution of audit finding
• s.Manage Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) audits, including Letter of Authority (LOA) and Tax Verification Notices, and other tax examination
• s.Ensure audit findings are properly addressed and, when necessary, formally protested through submission of supporting documentation and legal rulings/regulation

s.2. Accounting Operations and Payro

• llSupervise and oversee core accounting functions, including Accounts Payable (AP),Payroll, General Ledger (GL), and related financial processe
• s.Ensure that transactions are recorded promptly and accurately, and that supporting documentation is complete and compliant with internal policies and government regulation
• s.Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets, mitigate risks, and ensure financial reporting integrit
• y.Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and complianc
• e.Review payroll and final pay computations and accounting entries to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with labor requirements, accounting standards, and corporate policie

s.3. Budgeting and Forecasti

• ngReview and monitor budgets and cash flow projections to support business objectives and liquidity requirement
• s.Support management in financial planning and decision-makin
• g.Manage banking relationships and treasury activities, including foreign currency conversions (USD to PHP), cash management, investments, Treasury Bills, and other banking transactions, ensuring optimal rates, liquidity, and compliance with company policie
• s.Monitor cash positions and funding requirements to ensure sufficient working capital and efficient utilization of financial resource

s.4. Oth

• ersCoordinate with Company Legal Counsel (Resident Agent) on matters related to SEC regulatory filings, and corporate governance requiremen
• ts.Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members through coaching, performance management, and succession planni
• ng.Support business expansion initiatives, financial planning activities, and corporate structuring projects to align with organizational objectiv
• es.Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements, assess their impact on the organization, and ensure timely implementation of necessary actio
• ns.Serve as the primary finance business partner to India Head Office, department heads and operational leade

rs.QUALIFICAT

• rredMinimum of ten (10) years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least five (5) years in leadership
• roleStrong knowledge of Philippine tax regulations and government compliance requirements, particularly those of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Local Government Units (LG
• Us).Experience managing BIR assessments, Letters of Authority (LOA), tax investigations, and PEZA compliance requirements. Proven experience in managing financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing processes, statutory audits, and tax aud
• its.Experience working in a shared services, multinational, or business process outsourcing (BPO) environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide financial insights and recommendations to managem
• ent.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with regional or global t
• eamsHigh level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability in handling financial and business informat