Financial Controller

SGS & Co; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 1,100,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking an experienced financial leader to oversee the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls in Metro Manila. The role requires strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, leadership, and strategic thinking to drive profitability and risk management.

Responsibilities include preparing senior leadership reports, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will work with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with business goals and provide

Qualifications

• Strong financial and analytical expertise.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).
• Leadership and team management capability.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage risk and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate financial performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present accurate financial reports to senior leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Oversee accounting operations, bookkeeping, and financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and legal requirements.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and investment decisions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business goals.
• Provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Cash flow management

Communication with stakeholders

Risk management

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 96,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,700 offices and laboratories around theworld.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate financial performance, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Prepare and present accurate financial reports to senior leadership
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Oversee accounting operations, bookkeeping, and financial controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and legal requirements
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and investment decisions
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business goals
• Provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to stakeholders

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Qualifications

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial and analytical expertise
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS)
• Leadership and team management capability
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage risk and ensure compliance