Financial Controller

Console Connect; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Console Connect is seeking an experienced Finance Manager in the Philippines to oversee financial reporting, tax compliance, and statutory filings. You will manage the preparation of monthly statements, coordinate audits, and ensure adherence to Group policies.

You will collaborate with HR, Facility, and Operations to administer CAPEX/OPEX, banking matters, and regulatory requirements, while leading a small finance team toward timely, accurate financial closes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• CPA or equivalent qualification by an international recognized professional body.
• 8–10 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of PFRS/IFRS.
• Good knowledge and application of taxation laws and other regulatory requirements in the Philippines.
• Self-starter who is target-driven and motivated.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of judgment, advanced problem-solving techniques.
• Detailed and process-oriented.
• MS Office applications (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee monthly financial statements and related schedules, ensuring timely submission to Group Finance at HQ in HK.
• Monitor all financial transactions, ensuring correct treatment of costs and taxes (VAT, EWT).
• Oversee annual financial audit, liaising with auditor and drafting financial reports; support additional audits by Group or local authorities.
• Oversee cash collection and payments; ensure proper documentation of invoices, receipts, withholding tax forms, contracts.
• Coordinate with Facility/Operation teams on CAPEX and OPEX processes per Group policies.
• Ensure compliance with requirements of the BIR, BSP, SSS, HDMF, PHIC, and other agencies; liaise with HR accordingly.
• Provide support for bank-related matters (CIRs, login issues, etc.).
• Prepare timely tax reporting schedules (VAT, EWT, ITR) and liaise with Tax agent; communicate discrepancies to Group Finance/Tax.
• Maintain local regulatory filings (SEC & BIR); coordinate with Group/local secretaries on secretarial matters; act as Company Treasurer.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Target-driven

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements and related schedules and reports, ensure timely submission to Group Finance @ Headquarter in HK.
• Monitor all financial transactions of the Company, ensuring the correct treatment of cost and taxes (i.e. VAT, EWT)
• Oversee the annual financial audit, including liaising with the auditor and preparation of the draft financial report. Support any other additional audits that may be conducted by the Group or local authorities.

Financial Operations:

• Oversee the cash collection/payment (AR /AP). Ensure proper documentation of invoices/ official receipts/ withholding tax forms / contracts.
• Working closely with the Facility and Operation team, ensure proper CAPEX and OPEX processes with cost approved in accordance with Group policies.
• Working closely with HR to ensure compliance with requirements of the BIR, BSP, SSS, HDMF, PHIC and other Government agencies.
• Provide support for any bank-related matters as required. (i.e. request for CIRs, bank users log in issues etc.)

Tax Reporting:

• Prepare timely tax reporting schedules (i.e. VAT, EWT, ITR) and liaise directly with Tax agent on all tax related matters. Identify any discrepancy and communicate to Group Finance and Group Tax.

Statutory Compliance:

• Responsible for local regulatory filings, (i.e. SEC & BIR) and maintenance of statutory books of accounts.
• Coordinate with Group and Local corporate secretaries for any secretarial matters including but not limited to Secretarial Certificates, Board Resolutions, GIS updates.
• Assume the role of the Company Treasurer, taking responsibility for signing off documentations as authorized by the company from time to time.

Other tasks / functions that may be assigned by the Company as per business requirement.

The successful candidate must be / have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• CPA or equivalent qualification accredited by an international recognized professional body, and with extensive background in the Area of Accounting /Finance
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of PFRS/IFRS.
• Good Knowledge and application of taxation laws and other regulatory requirements in the Philippines.
• Self starter who is target-driven and motivated
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A high level of judgment, advanced problem-solving techniques;
• Detailed and process-oriented;
• Knowledgeable in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)