Finance Specialist (CPA) | Taguig

People Matter PH; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

People Matter PH is seeking a Finance Policy and Advisory professional in Taguig to develop and enhance accounting policies, control frameworks, and compliance with IFRS standards.

The role involves providing technical accounting advisory, leading IFRS implementation projects (IFRS 17/9), liaising with auditors, and driving process improvements across the finance function in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation required.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, or accounting advisory.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements; exposure to IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 implementation in the insurance industry is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to complex accounting and business issues.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Finance policies, operating guidelines, and control frameworks in alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
• Provide technical accounting advisory on complex matters, including preparation of accounting memos, policies, guidelines, and recommendations for Finance stakeholders.
• Lead impact assessments and implementation activities for new and amended accounting and sustainability standards, including IFRS requirements and related system enhancements.
• Review financial reporting and disclosures for compliance with applicable accounting standards, engage with internal and external auditors, and monitor emerging accounting developments.
• Support strategic Finance initiatives, including process improvements, third-party financial assessments, Finance projects, system implementations, and cross-functional initiatives as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA designation

Job description

Work Setup: Monday to Friday, Hybrid Setup
Location: Taguig

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Finance policies, operating guidelines, and control frameworks in alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.

• Provide technical accounting advisory on complex matters, including preparation of accounting memos, policies, guidelines, and recommendations for Finance stakeholders.

• Lead impact assessments and implementation activities for new and amended accounting and sustainability standards, including IFRS requirements and related system enhancements.

• Review financial reporting and disclosures for compliance with applicable accounting standards, engage with internal and external auditors, and monitor emerging accounting developments.

• Support strategic Finance initiatives, including process improvements, third-party financial assessments, Finance projects, system implementations, and cross-functional initiatives as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation required.

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, or accounting advisory.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements; exposure to IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 implementation in the insurance industry is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to complex accounting and business issues.

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and cross-functional teams.