Head of Finance and Accounting

Colliers; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Domestic and international opportunity

Global culture with learning focus

Job summary

Colliers Philippines seeks a seasoned finance leader to oversee finance and accounting functions including controlling, budgeting, reporting, MIS, and tax. This role drives policy upgrades, month‑end closes, and financial planning while leading a team to ensure accurate books and compliance.

Experience in investment property management and strong tax knowledge are required. You will collaborate across units to optimize systems, controls, and regulatory reporting, supporting growth and value

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of relevant experience in a commercial environment.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/CIMA or similar).
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax law, US GAAP, and Sarbanes–Oxley.
• Ability to build relationships across all business levels.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade and implement finance policies, controls, and procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly closing and reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports, including P&L and balance sheet.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, GL, and inter‑company reconciliations.
• Mentor a team of accounting staff and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and tax compliance.

Skills

Finance leadership

Tax planning

US GAAP

Sarbanes-Oxley

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit coordination

Process improvement

Education

Chartered Accountant / CPA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

SunSystems

Deal Tracking System (DTS)

Job description

Company Description

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company. Operating through three industry-leading platforms – Real Estate Services, Engineering, and Investment Management – we have a proven business model, an enterprising culture, and a unique partnership philosophy that drives growth and value creation.

For 30 years, Colliers has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders, fueled by visionary leadership, significant inside ownership and substantial recurring earnings. With $5.7 billion in annual revenues, a team of 27,000 professionals, and $109 billion in assets under management, Colliers remains committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com, X @Colliers or LinkedIn

Job Description

To hold the overall responsibility in the finance and accounting functions of Colliers Philippines which include controlling, budgeting, reporting, financial planning and analysis, management information systems, and tax.

Core Responsibilities

• Upgrade and implement an appropriate finance system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly closing.
• Prepares and presents monthly management reports and financials. (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Sales and Operating Expenses (analysis of factors that are impacting the business) Reports, monitors and analyzes variances between actual vs. budget.
• Prepares strategic forecasts and financial plan and budget.
• Implements finance and accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversees accounting operations such as, but not limited to, processing of payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, related party recon and general ledger entries.
• Update and reconcile inter-company accounts.
• Ensures complete and accurate books of accounts.
• Leads completion of audit process.
• Documents and continuously improves existing policies and procedures to support the current business and future business growth (i.e. set up the Chart of Accounts, Accounting Processes and Policies: Cash, Petty Cash Fund, Advances, Operation Costs, Bad Debt, CapEx and Depreciation and Amortization
• Cooperates with business units and support functions across company.
• Works cross-functionally with revenue generating operations to ensure IT systems are client- and operations-friendly and capture all necessary accounting data.
• Ensures compliance with regular reportorial requirements for a multinational company.
• Ensures compliance with govt regulations and remittances.
• Minimizes tax exposure by keeping abreast of new tax rules and managing all tax planning and compliance with all required local, national and other applicable taxes.
• Streamlines accounting functions and operations.
• Maximize utilization of SunSystem and in-house Deal Tracking System (DTS)
• Leads and mentors a team of accounting staff to ensure that deliverables of the department are timely and efficiently met
• Performs other tasks that may be assigned from time to time

Team Development/Leadership

• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance and operations teams.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.
• Enforce the Company and Employee Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• At least 12-15years of relevant experience in a commercial environment
• Holds a professional accounting qualification (Chartered Accountant, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or similar) Strong knowledge of the Philippinestax law, US GAAP, and Sarbanes -Oxley
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of business, both internally and externally
• Proven track record in investment property management, in particular working on behalf of institutional investors, including a thorough understanding of common commercial & industrial leasing practices, legislation, procedures, and terminology.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills to generate information that provides sound business decisions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills – ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Excellent presentation skills, high attention to detail, ensuring production of consistent, quality internal and external reporting and client submissions.

Additional Information

What’s on offer

• Opportunity to work in an enterprising environment where you can accelerate your career growth
• Future opportunities for both domestic and international opportunities
• A global culture, with a strong focus on learning and development

Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our enterprising culture. As a Colliers professional, you’ll work with collaborative teams comprised of people with different abilities, skills, and backgrounds where everyone is encouraged to bring their ideas, talents, capabilities, and experiences to the table.

Colliers provides equal opportunity in all employment practices.