Finance Team Leader

Manila Recruitment; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,116,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Metro Manila seeks an experienced finance manager to oversee General Ledger, Tax, and Treasury functions. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience, strong expertise in Philippine taxation, and CPA certification. This role involves team supervision, compliance management, and financial reporting in a multinational context. Attractive compensation and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in General Ledger, Tax, and Treasury.
• Strong expertise in Philippine taxation.
• Familiarity with Australian accounting is an advantage.
• At least 3 years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor the team.
• Manage the integrity of the general ledger.
• Prepare and file tax returns accurately.

Skills

General Ledger management

Tax knowledge

Treasury management

Microsoft D365

Analytical skills

People management

Education

CPA certification

Tools

MS Excel

Oracle

Job description

• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan with cost savings, efficiencies and compliance in mind; receives guidance and support from Finance Controller
• Supervises the daily activities of the team
• Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches employees to meet daily deadlines
• Requires understanding and application of procedures and concepts within own discipline and strong knowledge of other disciplines
• Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems
• Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues
• Handle Philippine and Australian entities using Microsoft D365 (PH) and Oracle (AU)Coordinate interview scheduling, shortlist preparation, and initial screening.
• Onboard new hires into HRIS and coordinate first-day onboarding activities and logistics.
• Perform hands‑on preparation of financial statements for PH
• Lead tax and statutory audits annually (lasting up to several months)
• Review and post journal entries prepared by AP and AR teams before month‑end closing.
• Conduct monthly discussions with FP&A for fluctuation and trend analysis.
• Review weekly cash forecasts prepared by the accountant and explain variances.
• Manage multi‑currency transactions (PHP, USD, AUD).
• Coordinate with regional/global finance teams for reporting alignment.
• Oversee two legal entities and ensure compliance with both local and Australian requirements.

Essential Functions include the following.

Team Management

• Supervise and mentor the team, set clear objectives and conduct performance evaluations
• Provide training and development opportunities through delegation, stretching tasks and coaching

General Ledger

• Manage the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Oversee monthly closing process, ensuring all journal entries and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
• Ensure proper recording of transactions in compliance with internal controls and accounting standards (PAS, PFRS)
• Prepare monthly cost trend analysis, understand and be able to explain reasons behind fluctuations
• Lead external audit, collaborating with other teams in preparing schedules, responding to queries and address audit findings
• Work with Finance Controller on the preparation of annual financial statements and disclosures
• Establish reliable and efficient filing of documents for audit purposes
• Prepare reports and analysis, as needed

Tax

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of tax returns
• Monitor changes in tax regulations, advise tax implications and implement as applicable to the business
• Oversee tax audits, collaborating with other teams in preparing schedules, responding to queries and address audit findings
• Review and ensure accuracy of tax‑related journal entries and tax provisions
• Establish reliable and efficient filing of documents for audit purposes

Treasury

• Oversee company bank accounts, maintain relationship with bank partners on new regulations and service facilities
• Execute foreign exchange transactions and manage currency risk as needed
• Review weekly cash forecast, collaborating with AR and AP teams on collection and payment estimates and be able to explain variances vs. actual
• Ensure compliance with company policies, bank regulations and best practices
• Establish reliable and efficient filing of documents for audit purposes

Skills and Experience

• With more than 10 years of solid work experience in General Ledger, Tax and Treasury in a multinational company or complex organization under a computerized accounting setup
• Strong expertise in Philippine taxation (mandatory); familiarity with Australian accounting an advantage.
• CPA required
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and other reporting tools; Experience in the use of Microsoft D365, an advantage
• Very analytic and resourceful
• With atleast 3 years of people management experience