Senior Finance Manager – Controllership

UNObank, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

UNObank, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Controllership to lead daily accounting operations, close cycles, and regulatory reporting for a fast-growing digital bank in the Philippines.

You will ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records, drive governance, and collaborate with auditors and cross-functional partners. The role oversees journal entries, reconciliations, BSP reporting, and balance sheet substantiation, while implementing process improvements and automation to strengthen

Qualifications

• CPA licensure in the Philippines is required.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting or controllership experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership of accounting/finance teams.
• Experience in banking/fintech or BSP-regulated institutions is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PFRS, BSP reporting, accounting controls, and Philippine taxation.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations for completeness.
• Prepare trial balances, schedules, working papers, and supporting docs.
• Maintain general ledger, chart of accounts, and proper transaction classification.
• Coordinate BSP regulatory reporting and statutory filings; support audits.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and controls within the controllership function.
• Supervise and develop accountants and finance analysts; set performance expectations.
• Partner with Finance leadership, auditors, and stakeholders to ensure governance.

Job description

The Senior Manager, Controllership is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Bank's accounting operations, financial close, reconciliations, regulatory reporting preparation, and financial controls execution. The role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records, supports BSP and statutory reporting requirements, and leads the controllership team in delivering timely and reliable financial information.

The position serves as the operational lead for accounting and financial reporting activities, partnering closely with the Financial Controller, Finance leadership, auditors, and business stakeholders to maintain strong financial governance within a fast-growing digital bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure timely preparation of trial balances, schedules, working papers, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain the Bank's general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring proper financial classification and treatment of transactions.
• Monitor compliance with PFRS and internal accounting policies.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for review by the Financial Controller.
• Support preparation of Board, Management Committee, and regulatory reporting packages.
• Analyze financial results and highlight unusual transactions, trends, or accounting issues requiring management attention.
• Monitor financial reporting timelines and coordinate reporting deliverables across Finance.

Regulatory & Statutory Reporting

• Prepare BSP regulatory reports and supporting schedules in accordance with prescribed requirements and submission deadlines.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and prudential reporting obligations.
• Coordinate the preparation of statutory reports, tax reporting requirements, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as the primary Finance coordinator during BSP examinations, financial audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Oversee balance sheet substantiation and ensure timely completion of all account reconciliations.
• Review aged outstanding balances and drive resolution of reconciling items.
• Execute and monitor internal financial controls aligned with established governance frameworks and BSP expectations.
• Support risk assessments, control testing activities, audit remediation, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure proper accounting review and sign-off requirements are completed for new products, projects, processes, and system enhancements.

Audit & Stakeholder Management

• Lead day-to-day coordination with external auditors and internal audit teams.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, and management responses to audit observations.
• Partner with Treasury, Risk, Operations, Compliance, Product, and Technology teams on accounting and reporting matters.
• Assist the Financial Controller in addressing regulatory, external audit, and internal audit findings.

Process Improvement & Team Leadership

• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve efficiency in financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen accounting processes, documentation standards, and reporting controls.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accountants and finance analysts.
• Establish performance expectations and support capability building within the controllership team.
• Act as delegate of the Financial Controller as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with active Philippine license.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or controllership experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading accounting or finance teams.
• Experience within a bank, fintech, digital bank, or BSP-regulated financial institution is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PFRS, BSP reporting requirements, accounting controls, and Philippine taxation.
• Experience supporting statutory audits, regulatory examinations, and financial control reviews.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, core banking platforms, financial reporting tools, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience driving process improvement, automation, and accounting transformation initiatives is an advantage.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong technical accounting knowledge and applies accounting standards consistently and accurately.

Controls Orientation

Maintains a strong focus on financial discipline, risk mitigation, and internal control effectiveness.

Analytical Thinking

Identifies issues, investigates root causes, and develops practical solutions supported by data.

Delivers accurate work within deadlines while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Stakeholder Partnership

Builds effective working relationships across Finance, business units, auditors, and regulators.

Develops team capability through coaching, guidance, performance management, and knowledge sharing.