Global Finance: Accounting & Reporting Director

Manulife; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Director of Finance, Accounting and Reporting to lead a global shared services team of 70+ professionals. You will oversee period-end close, financial reporting, controls, and audit readiness across multiple entities, ensuring SOX compliance and robust governance.

The role focuses on standardization, process modernization, automation, and responsible AI adoption, partnering with Controllership, FP&A, Technology, and in-market teams to deliver accurate, timely financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial control, accounting operations, and financial reporting.
• Experience leading global shared services and multi-location finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record in audit readiness, controls, and process improvement.
• Experience with automation, analytics, and AI-enabled finance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounting and Reporting across global entities and regions.
• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and audit-ready financial reporting.
• Oversee regulatory reporting and accounting advisory for new products.
• Maintain SOX compliance and strong internal controls.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and finance transformation.
• Build and lead a high-performing global finance team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance and controls

Financial reporting

IFRS/US GAAP knowledge

SOX/compliance

Automation and AI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Infor

Power BI

Job description

Manulife is seeking a Director of Finance, Accounting and Reporting to lead a global shared services team of 70+ professionals. You will oversee period-end close, financial reporting, controls, and audit readiness across multiple entities, ensuring SOX compliance and robust governance.

The role focuses on standardization, process modernization, automation, and responsible AI adoption, partnering with Controllership, FP&A, Technology, and in-market teams to deliver accurate, timely financial