Finance Specialist & Grant Application Specialist

Nacre Capital; Philippines; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacre Capital is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Specialist to manage AR/AP, cash flow, and financial operations while leading grant applications for portfolio companies. The role emphasizes implementing modern automation tools and accounting workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Working hours align with CET; reports to the Finance Manager. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in finance or accounting, CPA certification, and strong skills in Excel/Apps Script.

Qualifications

• Certified accountant with strong accounting background.
• MBA or business management background is a plus.
• 1–3 years finance/accounting experience, ideally in audit.
• Proficiency in AR/AP and FP&A concepts.
• Experience with automation and Excel/Apps Script is preferred.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end AR and AP workflows.
• Automate workflows using Google Apps Script and Excel.
• Support FP&A, budgeting, and monthly variance analysis.
• Prepare grant applications and manage non-dilutive funding timelines.
• Ensure tax schedules and digital audit trails.

Skills

Double-entry accounting

AR/AP operations

FP&A basics

Financial reporting

Communication

Proactive

Education

Certified Accountant

MBA (advantage)

Tools

Power Query

VBA

Google Apps Script

Accounting software

Job description

Finance Specialist & Grant Application Specialist

Company: Nacre Capital

Job Type: Full Time Philippines

Job Description - Finance Specialist & Grant Application Specialist

Description

Nacre is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Specialist to join our finance team. In this role, you will manage day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial operations, while also leading non-dilutive funding acquisition by identifying and applying for grants across our portfolio companies. A core responsibility of this role is implementing modern financial tools and automation to streamline processes across all accounting and reporting workflows.

Working Hours:

Working hours for this position are based on Central European Time (CET).

Reports To:

Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable (AR) & Accounts Payable (AP)

• Oversee end-to-end AP workflows, including invoice intake, verification, approval routing, and batch payments.
• Manage AR by issuing invoices, tracking collections, following up on overdue accounts, and maintaining healthy cash flow.
• Reconcile bank feeds, merchant processors, and credit card transactions with core ledgers.

Process Automation & Workflow Optimization

• Identify manual bottlenecks in financial administration and implement automated solutions using Google Apps Script, AI tools (e.g., Gemini), and custom workflows for tasks like automated invoice capture and payment processing.
• Leverage advanced Excel/Google Sheets functions (VBA, Power Query, Apps Script) and modern accounting platform tools to automate recurring schedules, data aggregation, and status tracking.

Financial Analysis (FP&A) & Compliance

• Support preliminary financial modeling, budget tracking, and monthly variance analysis.
• Collect and clean raw financial inputs from portfolio companies into standardized reporting templates.
• Assist with tax schedule preparation, tax compliance, and maintaining digital audit trails.

Grant Application & Management

• Source, evaluate, and submit applications for government grants, tax credits, and non-dilutive funding opportunities for portfolio companies.
• Gather required documentation, prepare supporting financial schedules, and maintain structured tracking for compliance and disbursement timelines.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: certified accountant; background in business management or an MBA is an advantage.
• Experience: 1–3 years of professional finance or accounting experience, preferably from a reputable audit firm (top 10).
• Tax Expertise: Direct experience or a foundational background in Tax compliance and schedules - advantage.
• Core Skills: Solid understanding of double-entry accounting, AR/AP operations, and basic FP&A principles.
• Technical & Automation Aptitude: Strong proficiency with advanced spreadsheet automation (Power Query, VBA, Google Apps Script), familiarity with leveraging AI tools for data extraction/workflows, and experience with modern accounting software.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills are required for all business communication and documentation.

Soft Skills

• Pro-active: You take initiative to solve problems before they escalare.
• Self-starter: You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable driving projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Self-learner & Eager to Grow: You have a growth mindset, constantly seeking new knowledge and adapting to new technologies and processes.
• Interpersonal Skills: You build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and team members, communicating clearly and effectively.