Financial Controller

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies; Makati; Presencial; PHP 3.000.000 - 5.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cebuana Lhuillier Bank is seeking a Senior Head of Accounting to oversee accounting operations, implement control policies, and drive financial planning and budget administration. The role ensures integrity of financial statements and regulatory reporting with a focus on internal controls and compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy and is a CPA, with at least 10 years in accounting and financial management, including 5 years in a senior leadership position.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy and CPA are required.
• Minimum 10 years in accounting, financial management, and internal controls.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in implementing accounting policies, financial controls, audit management, and compliance frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Formulate accounting policies, systems, and procedures to protect company assets.
• Direct financial planning and budgeting, and give senior management insights on performance.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial statements and regulatory reporting.
• Lead audits, manage regulators and strengthen internal controls.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

CPA certification

MBA

Descripción del empleo

The position is primarily responsible for overseeing the accounting operations and managing the implementation of control policies, systems, and procedures of Cebuana Lhuillier Bank. The position is also responsible for directing the financial planning and budget administration as well as ensuring the integrity of financial statement and reporting of compliance requirements.

CPA and bank experience, required.

Key Responsibilities

A. Planning and Direction Setting

• Formulate accounting policies, systems, and procedures to protect company assets.
• Direct financial planning and budgeting, and give senior management insights on performance, trends, and variances.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial statements and regulatory compliance reporting.
• Lead financial audits and resolve audit findings.

B. Accounting Operations Management

• Oversee accounts payable, payroll, inventory, reconciliation, and general accounting.
• Enforce adherence to accounting principles in books and records.
• Prepare performance reports against budget.
• Advise on the financial risk implications of financial decisions and expenditures.
• Resolve escalated accounting matters on unusual projects and decisions.

C. Regulatory Compliance and Audit Expertise

• Apply strong working knowledge of BSP, SEC, tax, and AMLA requirements.
• Prepare, review, and submit regulatory reports and filings on time.
• Serve as main liaison with regulators during examinations and inquiries.
• Manage external auditors and oversee statutory, regulatory, and internal audits through closure.
• Track regulatory and audit findings to resolution and strengthen internal controls.
• Assess the impact of new regulations and accounting standards (PFRS/IFRS) and lead compliance changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy and Certified Public Accountant (CPA REQUIRED)
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field is an advantage.
• At least ten (10) years of progressive experience in accounting, financial management, and internal controls, with at least five (5) years in a senior leadership role.
• With proven experience in implementing accounting policies, financial controls, audit management, and compliance frameworks.