Finance Officer (CPA required; fresh grads welcome to apply)

John Clements Consultants, Inc.; Eastern Manila District; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

John Clements Consultants, Inc. is seeking a CPA with strong financial modeling and budgeting experience to join our Finance team in Pasig City. The role focuses on preparing reports, coordinating lender paperwork, and supporting forecasts and budgets.

The candidate will develop cash flow projections, monitor compliance, and deliver management reports and dashboards to aid strategic decisions. A solid Excel toolkit and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy is required.
• Must be a CPA with an active license.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting or forecasting preferred.
• Experience in a financing company, bank, or financial institution is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills including modeling, formulas, PivotTables, and large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, funding proposals, and presentations for banks and financing partners.
• Develop financial models, cash flow projections, and scenario analyses.
• Coordinate financing applications, credit reviews, renewals, and lender due diligence.
• Prepare periodic lender reports and compliance submissions.
• Monitor reporting deadlines and escalate discrepancies as needed.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and long-term forecasts.
• Analyze actual performance vs budgets and explain variances.
• Conduct profitability, liquidity, and debt servicing analyses.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and planning materials.
• Coordinate with Accounting and Treasury to validate data.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Lender reporting

Management reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA with active license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Work Location: Business Development Office,Ropali Plaza, Escriva Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

Work Schedule: Day Shift

Work Set-up: Monday-Friday full RTO

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing financial reports, developing financial models, monitoring lender compliance requirements, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities to help drive sound business decisions.

• Prepare financial reports, funding proposals, presentations, and supporting documents for banks, lenders, and financing partners.

• Develop financial models, cash flow projections, and scenario analyses to assess funding requirements and repayment capacity.

• Coordinate financing applications, credit reviews, renewals, and lender due diligence requirements.

• Prepare periodic lender reports, financial covenant calculations, and compliance submissions.

• Monitor lender reporting deadlines and identify potential compliance issues or discrepancies for escalation.

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial projections.

• Analyze actual financial performance against budgets, identify variances, and provide explanations for financial results.

• Conduct profitability, operating cost, liquidity, funding cost, and debt servicing analyses.

• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations to support business planning and decision-making.

• Coordinate with Accounting, Treasury, and other departments to validate financial data and ensure the accuracy of reports.

• Maintain organized financial records, supporting schedules, and documentation.

• Improve financial reporting templates and Excel-based processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an active license.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or related finance functions is preferred.

• Experience in a financing company, bank, or other financial institution is an advantage.

• Experience in lender reporting, financing applications, fundraising support, or financial covenant monitoring is a plus.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, complex formulas, PivotTables, and large datasets.

• Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow analysis, financial ratios, and financial performance analysis.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential financial information.