Senior Finance Analyst (Controls & Reporting)

Manulife; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Philippines is seeking a Financial Control Senior Analyst to ensure integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial reporting and accounting processes. The role leads complex activities such as period-end closing, compensation accounting, financial reporting, and cost management.

As an experienced individual contributor, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new accounting standards, maintain GL integrity, and support finance modernization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or CFA preferred.
• 4–6 years in financial control, accounting operations, and reporting (R2R, P2P, O2C).
• Expertise in complex transactions, financial reporting, cost analysis, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Record-to-Report: Lead implementation of new accounting standards; assess complex transactions; validate financial data accuracy.
• Period Close: Oversee month-end close (journal entries, accruals, reconciliations); maintain GL integrity; approve reconciliations and submissions.
• Compensation & Benefits: Ensure compliance in payroll and benefits accounting; collaborate with HR; analyze trends for planning.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare/review financial statements; identify compliance risks; ensure timely reporting.
• Reporting & Analytics: Design reporting systems; review ad-hoc analyses; develop performance tools; support incentive plans.
• Accounting Advisory: Act as SME for complex accounting issues, new standards, and strategic initiatives.
• Cost Management & Planning: Apply advanced costing methods; analyze variances; lead cost-reduction initiative.
• Process, Controls & Systems: Maintain ERP expertise; recommend system enhancements; oversee cost center setup.
• Collaboration, Projects & Stakeholders: Manage project components; monitor progress; resolve obstacles.

Skills

IFRS/US GAAP

Period-end close

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Accounting operations

R2R/P2P/O2C

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Fieldglass

Ivalua

Reporting tools

Job description

The Financial Control Senior Analyst ensures the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial reporting and accounting processes. As an experienced individual contributor, the role leads complex activities such as period-end closing, compensation accounting, financial reporting, and cost management.

Position Responsibilities

1) Accounting & Reporting

• Record-to-Report: Lead implementation of new accounting standards; assess complex transactions; validate financial data accuracy.
• Period Close: Oversee month-end close (journal entries, accruals, reconciliations); maintain GL integrity; approve reconciliations and submissions.
• Compensation & Benefits: Ensure compliance in payroll and benefits accounting; collaborate with HR; analyze trends for planning.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare/review financial statements; identify compliance risks; ensure timely reporting.
• Reporting & Analytics: Design reporting systems; review ad-hoc analyses; develop performance tools; support incentive plans.
• Accounting Advisory: Act as SME for complex accounting issues, new standards, and strategic initiatives.

2) Cost Management & Planning

• Apply advanced costing methods; analyze variances; lead cost-reduction initiative.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning; analyze cost driver.
• Manage expense recording, allocation, and audits across entities.

3) Process, Controls & Systems

• Maintain ERP expertise; recommend system enhancements; oversee cost center setup.

4) Collaboration, Projects & Stakeholders

• Manage project components; monitor progress; resolve obstacles.
• Contribute to finance modernization; foster teamwork; influence cross-functional alignment.

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or CFA preferred.

Experience:

• 4–6 years in financial control, accounting operations, and reporting (R2R, P2P, O2C).
• Expertise in complex transactions, financial reporting, cost analysis, and compliance.
• Proven involvement in cross-functional projects and process improvements.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP and professional accounting standards.
• Strong in transactional accounting, period-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in cost accounting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• ERP systems expertise (SAP, Oracle); experience with Fieldglass, Ivalua, and reporting tools preferred.
• Ability to assess and enhance system functionality; support tech implementations.

Core Competencies:

• Analytical rigor and problem-solving for complex financial data
• Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Independent yet collaborative work style; proactive and adaptable.
• Leadership through expertise—guiding peers without formal management.
• Ownership of deliverables with accuracy and timeliness.
• Strategic thinking aligned with business transformation initiatives.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and fostering an inclusive environment.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.