Regional Financial Controls Lead

Michael Page; Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,116,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct exposure to regional finance leadership

Opportunity to influence financial governance

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a finance professional in the Philippines. You will lead financial control activities, ensure accounting compliance, and analyze financial performance across entities.

This role offers direct exposure to regional finance leadership, making a significant impact on financial governance. Candidates should possess strong financial reporting skills and a relevant degree, along with 8-10 years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' experience in financial reporting, audit, or controlling.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS or similar accounting frameworks.
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control activities across assigned entities.
• Deliver balance sheet and P&L analysis with clear insights.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional certification (e.g. CPA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems such as SAP

Job description

Overview

• High visibility role partnering directly with regional finance leadership.
• Influence financial integrity and reporting across multiple entities.

About Our Client

Our client is a large multinational organisation operating within a structured, process-driven environment.

Job Description

• Lead financial control activities across assigned entities
• Review and validate financial statements for consolidation purposes
• Deliver balance sheet and P&L analysis with clear insights on variances
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards
• Act as a key partner to senior finance leaders on reporting integrity
• Drive coordination of month-end and pre-close activities
• Collaborate with finance operations to ensure data completeness and accuracy
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies in financial reporting
• Support audit processes and respond to reporting queries
• Strengthen internal controls and documentation processes

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional certification (e.g. CPA or equivalent) preferred
• 8-10 years' experience in financial reporting, audit, or controlling
• Strong knowledge of IFRS or similar accounting frameworks
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Exposure to shared services or multinational environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced setting

What's on Offer

• Direct exposure to regional finance leadership
• Opportunity to influence financial governance