Financial Controller - With Bank Experience

Business Process Outsourcing International, Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Process Outsourcing International, Inc. is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting and internal controls. The ideal candidate is a CPA with 7–10 years of relevant experience, preferably in the banking sector, and strong technical accounting knowledge.

You will lead month-end and year-end close, ensure compliance with regulations, and mentor the finance team while supporting strategic initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
• Banking industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation and internal controls.
• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting and management reporting.
• Familiarity with Philippine accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting operations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Analyze results, variances and KPI performance; provide insights to management.
• Establish and monitor internal controls and accounting policies.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities and ensure timely reporting.
• Review GL accounts, reconciliations, journals and schedules.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and financial position.
• Coordinate with external auditors, banks and regulators as needed.
• Identify financial risks and implement controls and corrective actions.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support decisions.
• Lead, mentor and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Support management in financial strategy and process improvement.

Skills

CPA certification

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the company’s financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, and financial controls. The ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 7–10 years of relevant experience, preferably with solid experience in the bank industry.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, financial analysis skills, and the ability to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective financial management across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s overall accounting and financial reporting operations.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.

• Manage the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

• Analyze financial results, variances, and key financial performance indicators and provide insights to management.

• Establish, implement, and monitor effective internal controls and accounting policies.

• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Review general ledger accounts, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial schedules.

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial position of the organization.

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory agencies as needed.

• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.

• Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate controls and corrective actions.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.

• Support management in financial strategy, process improvement, and other finance-related initiatives.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, preferably in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

• Banking industry experience is strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, budgeting, taxation, and internal controls.

• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and management reporting.

• Familiarity with applicable Philippine accounting and regulatory requirements.

• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working in a banking institution.

• Experience handling financial reporting and regulatory requirements within the banking/financial services environment.

• Experience managing or supervising accounting and finance teams.

• Exposure to audit, risk management, internal controls, and compliance processes.

Key Competencies

• Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Accounting & Financial Controls

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Audit & Regulatory Compliance

• Risk Management

• Leadership & Team Management

• Strategic Financial Planning

• Business & Financial Acumen

• Attention to Detail

• Stakeholder Management