Senior Finance Manager—Modern Nonprofit Finances (Manila Onsite)

Alliance Francaise of Manila Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th Month Pay

HMO

Cultural and international working env

Job summary

Alliance Francaise of Manila Inc. seeks a Senior Finance Manager to lead day-to-day accounting and financial operations within a multicultural educational and cultural environment.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial reporting, working closely with the Finance Manager to improve processes and SOPs, with full-time onsite duties in Manila. The role emphasizes developing management reports, monitoring variances against budget, ensuring regulatory compliance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Practical experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Good understanding of internal controls and financial procedures.
• Experience in developing or improving accounting processes and SOPs.
• Experience working with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a small team.
• Willingness to work full-time onsite in Manila.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in the day-to-day accounting and finance activities of the organization.
• Review accounting entries, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and financial transactions.
• Ensure that accounts are maintained accurately and on a timely basis.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Monitor accounts payable, receivables, cash position, and other routine finance activities.
• Work closely with the existing Finance Manager to ensure smooth and efficient finance operations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Provide clear financial information and analysis to the Executive Director.
• Monitor actual performance against budget.
• Identify significant variances, financial risks, and areas requiring management attention.
• Develop practical management reports that support decision-making.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process with management and relevant departments.
• Prepare and maintain financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget utilization throughout the year.
• Analyze budget versus actual performance and provide explanations and recommendations.
• Support management in evaluating the financial implications of activities and projects.
• Review the organization's existing financial controls and procedures.
• Identify weaknesses, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Strengthen controls relating to payments, cash management, accounting, documentation, and approvals.
• Help establish appropriate segregation of duties and authorization procedures.
• Develop and update financial policies and procedures in collaboration with management.
• Review existing finance processes and workflows.
• The Senior Finance Manager will help modernize the finance function.
• Review existing finance processes and workflows.

Skills

Structured and organized

Detail-oriented

Analytical and solution-oriented

Strong communication (finance & non‑fi

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Alliance Francaise of Manila Inc. seeks a Senior Finance Manager to lead day-to-day accounting and financial operations within a multicultural educational and cultural environment.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial reporting, working closely with the Finance Manager to improve processes and SOPs, with full-time onsite duties in Manila. The role emphasizes developing management reports, monitoring variances against budget, ensuring regulatory compliance,