Global Finance Director, R2R & Statutory Compliance

International Workplace Group plc; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

International Workplace Group plc seeks a Sr. Finance Director to lead Record to Report (R2R) and Statutory Compliance for multiple jurisdictions from its regional hub. You will drive process excellence, ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance, and strengthen internal controls across global finance operations.

You will manage a team of finance professionals, liaison with external auditors, regulators, and tax teams, and lead system improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• CPA qualification required; additional certifications is a plus.
• 15–18 years of relevant finance experience, with recent leadership in both statutory compliance and R2R functions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels are a must.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local GAAPs, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams in a shared services or multinational setting.
• Strong compliance background with significant experience managing statutory audits, payroll accounting, and large-scale general ledger operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for Statutory Compliance and R2R services within the GSC.
• Oversee statutory filings, audits, and R2R operations including GL close, balance sheet integrity, fixed asset management, and payroll accounting.
• Drive alignment and collaboration between compliance and controllership functions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory reporting requirements, international financial reporting standards (GAAP, IFRS), and internal financial policies.
• Own review and sign-off processes for statutory financial statements, declarations, and audit submissions.
• Maintain robust internal controls across both Stat Compliance and R2R activities to support audit readiness and risk assurance.
• Oversee timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across all entities within scope.
• Manage accounting records and reconciliations, ensuring data integrity and resolution of issues prior to external audits.
• Review and endorse professional service fees, including statutory audit and advisory engagements.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, local regulators, Group Finance, and in-country statutory/finance teams.
• Escalate and resolve statutory or operational issues impacting compliance, audit timelines, or financial integrity.
• Collaborate with Group Tax and other relevant functions for intercompany and transfer pricing matters, including oversight of related documentation and compliance processes.
• Lead and develop a team of Finance Directors, Senior Managers, and Managers across both domains.
• Drive team capability through mentoring, structured development, and succession planning.
• Lead change initiatives related to systems integration, process automation, and global migrations.
• Champion continuous improvement across all R2R and Statutory Compliance processes to increase efficiency and control.
• Ensure complete and updated process documentation, knowledge repositories, and SOPs across functions.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to reduce manual work and improve data accuracy.

Skills

Financial leadership

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Statutory compliance

R2R processes

Auditing

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Change management

Education

CPA

Job description

International Workplace Group plc seeks a Sr. Finance Director to lead Record to Report (R2R) and Statutory Compliance for multiple jurisdictions from its regional hub. You will drive process excellence, ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance, and strengthen internal controls across global finance operations.

You will manage a team of finance professionals, liaison with external auditors, regulators, and tax teams, and lead system improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.