Financial Planning & Control Officer

Smartpark Systems Solutions, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial solutions provider in the Philippines is seeking a skilled financial professional to assist in budget management and financial reporting. Responsibilities include preparing budget forecasts, conducting financial analysis, and performing internal audits to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate should be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills. This role offers an opportunity in a dynamic environment with focused responsibilities in financial operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Proficient in MS Office Applications.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and consolidating the company's budget forecasts.
• Prepare monthly performance dashboards and analyze financial results.
• Conduct detailed financial analyses to support management decisions.
• Perform periodic audits of financial transactions for compliance.
• Identify process gaps and recommend corrective measures.
• Assist in updating finance procedures and documentation.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budget Management

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

1. Financial Planning & Budget Management: Assist in preparing and consolidating the company’s budget forecasts, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and ensure accuracy of supporting data and assumptions.
2. Management Reporting: Prepare monthly Flash Reports and performance dashboards, analyze financial results against targets/forecasts, and provide explanations for major variances.
3. Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial and trend analyses to support management decisions and cost control initiatives.
4. Internal Financial Audit & Compliance: Perform periodic audits of financial transactions, vouchers, and supporting documents to verify compliance with internal policies and approval limits.
5. Control Review & Risk Mitigation: Identify process gaps, recommend corrective measures, and monitor implementation of audit findings and control improvements.
6. Process Improvement & Documentation: Assist in updating finance procedures, templates, and control checklists; ensure documentation of control reviews and audit work papers.

Qualifications

• Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Proficient in MS Office Applications
• Good communication skills
• Can work under minimal supervision
• Experience in similar capacity is an advantage but not required