Finance Manager - CPA - 5 yrs experience - Sal: 90k - 180k

Dempsey Resource Management Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dempsey Resource Management Inc. in Metro Manila is seeking an experienced senior financial leader to head accounting, reporting, and regulatory compliance for a fast-growing consumer finance platform.

You will oversee daily financial operations, revenue recognition, GL integrity, and the close process. The role requires deep knowledge of IFRS and Philippine tax rules, SEC and BIR requirements, and hands-on leadership of audits, tax filings, internal controls, and treasury management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA/ACCA highly preferred.
• 5+ years in financial management in consumer finance sector.
• 3+ years regional experience in SEA markets.
• Strong knowledge of PH tax, BIR and SEC requirements.
• Fluent English; Mandarin a plus for HQ coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations, revenue recognition, and GL reconciliations per IFRS and PH frameworks.
• Direct preparation and submission of financial statements in compliance with SEC.
• Oversee annual audits and liaise with external auditors and internal audits.
• Manage tax filings, CIT, VAT, and EWT with BIR.
• Develop internal controls and cash flow management policies.
• Evaluate new lending product accounting implications and chart of accounts.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin proficiency

IFRS knowledge

Tax compliance

Audit leadership

Internal controls

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA

Tools

Accounting software

Advanced Excel

Job description

Industry Track Record: Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial management experience specifically within the

Qualifications

• Experience:
• Industry Track Record: Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial management experience specifically within the

Consumer Finance or Fintech lending sector.

• Regional Context: Minimum of 3 years of experience managing financial operations within Southeast Asian markets.
• Local Expertise: Deep familiarity with Philippine tax structures, BIR regulations, SEC requirements, and local corporate compliance frameworks is heavily preferred.

• Education:
• Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ACCA, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.

• Skills & Competencies:
• Language Proficiency: Complete professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Proficiency in Mandarin is a significant advantage to facilitate seamless coordination with Headquarters.
• Technical Acumen: Strong proficiency in corporate accounting software, advanced Excel modeling, and a deep understanding of automated accounting workflows for high-volume consumer transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Core Accounting: Lead daily accounting operations to ensure revenue recognition, bad debt provisions, and general ledger reconciliations strictly comply with IFRS and Philippine local accounting frameworks.

• Statutory Compliance: Direct the preparation and timely submission of all required financial statements and disclosures in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements.

• Audit Leadership: Lead the annual audit process, serving as the primary liaison for external auditors to ensure smooth completion of statutory audits and alignment with Group internal audits.

• Tax & Compliance Management
• Tax Filing: Ensure accurate calculation, filing, and timely remittance of local taxes, including Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Value-Added Tax (VAT), and Expanded Withholding Tax (EWT), to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

• Tax Advisory: Evaluate daily business transactions and operational initiatives to determine tax implications, proactively mitigating corporate tax risks.

• Regulatory Liaison: Formally represent the company to maintain professional, compliant, and transparent relationships with the BIR and other governing bodies.

• Internal Control & Cash Flow Management
• Process Design: Design and enforce structured payment, reimbursement, and disbursement policies to optimize cost and expense management.

• Risk Controls: Develop and implement rigorous internal financial control systems tailored to a digital lending environment to protect company assets and ensure cash security.

• Product & Business Support
• Product Launch Evaluation: Participate in the assessment of new lending products, designing the necessary chart of accounts, accounting workflows, and evaluating downstream tax implications.

• Banking & Treasury: Expand local financing channels and manage strategic partnerships with Philippine commercial banks and licensed financial institutions.

• Others:
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.