Senior Finance Operations Analyst (AU Shared Services)

Cobden & Carter International; Pasig; Vor Ort; PHP 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cobden & Carter International is seeking a Senior Finance Operations Analyst to join its finance operations hub in Ortigas, Pasig. The role focuses on cash positioning, high-volume reconciliations, and end-to-end broker commission management, with a strong emphasis on automation and governance.

You will coach junior analysts, support group and trust audits, and interact with brokers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, or a business-related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of finance operations experience within non-bank lending, financial services, or an offshore/BPO environment.
• Proven track record in high-volume cash-to-system reconciliations, complex break resolution, broker commissions, and trust or fund accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, complex lookups, Power Query, macros) and familiarity with financial automation tools (SQL, Power BI, VBA, RPA).
• Hands-on experience supporting Australian entities and working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards.
• Prior exposure to loan management platforms, enterprise ERP/GL systems, and audit schedule preparations.
• Demonstrated leadership capability in reviewing work, coaching junior team members, and driving operational efficiency.
• Exceptional numerical accuracy, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.

Aufgaben

• Manage daily cash positioning and bank transfer execution across operating, trust, and fund accounts under dual-approval controls.
• Perform and review high-volume daily cash-to-system reconciliations, investigating breaks, aged items, unmatched receipts, and clearing exceptions.
• Own the end-to-end broker commission calculation lifecycle (upfront, trail, and clawback) with GL reconciliation.
• Act as primary contact for brokers, distribution teams, and internal stakeholders on commission inquiries, rate tables, and calculation variances.
• Review daily deliverables and ledger postings prepared by Finance Operations Officers, providing coaching and guidance.
• Serve as main finance operations contact for group, trust, and regulatory audits, preparing audit schedules and responses.
• Execute, evidence, and maintain key reconciliation controls to identify operational risks and remediate gaps.
• Lead process optimization and automation initiatives (Power BI, Power Query, VBA) across workflows.
• Maintain process documentation, SOPs, and desk notes, providing backup coverage for the Finance Team Leader.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Coaching juniors

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, or a business-related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

VBA

SQL

RPA

Jobbeschreibung

An Australian financial services offshoring firm is seeking a Senior Finance Operations Analyst to join its finance operations hub. Reporting to the Finance Team Leader, this role drives daily cash positioning, complex high-volume cash-to-system reconciliations, end-to-end broker commission management, and internal control oversight for Australian financial operations. The ideal candidate brings strong financial services or non-bank lending experience, advanced Excel and automation skills, and a track record of coaching junior analysts while supporting group and trust audits.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily cash positioning and bank transfer execution across operating, trust, and fund accounts under strict dual-approval controls and delegated authority thresholds.

• Perform and review high-volume daily cash-to-system reconciliations, investigating and resolving breaks, aged items, unmatched receipts, and clearing exceptions.

• Own the end-to-end broker commission calculation lifecycle (upfront, trail, and clawback), ensuring mathematical accuracy, agreement compliance, and GL reconciliation.

• Act as the primary subject matter contact for brokers, distribution teams, and internal stakeholders on commission inquiries, rate tables, and calculation variances.

• Review daily deliverables and ledger postings prepared by Finance Operations Officers, providing technical guidance and on-the-job coaching.

• Serve as the main finance operations contact for group, trust, and regulatory audits, preparing audit schedules, working papers, and auditor query responses.

• Execute, evidence, and maintain key reconciliation and clearing controls to proactively identify operational risks, remediate control gaps, and enforce governance.

• Lead process optimization, automation initiatives (utilizing Power BI, Power Query, or VBA), and system testing across clearing, reconciliation, and commission workflows.

• Maintain comprehensive process documentation, standard operating procedures, and desk notes, providing backup coverage for the Finance Team Leader as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, or a business-related discipline.

• 3 to 5 years of finance operations experience within non-bank lending, financial services, or an offshore/BPO environment.

• Proven track record in high-volume cash-to-system reconciliations, complex break resolution, broker commissions, and trust or fund accounting.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, complex lookups, Power Query, macros) and familiarity with financial automation tools (SQL, Power BI, VBA, RPA).

• Hands-on experience supporting Australian entities and working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards.

• Prior exposure to loan management platforms, enterprise ERP/GL systems, and audit schedule preparations.

• Demonstrated leadership capability in reviewing work, coaching junior team members, and driving operational efficiency.

• Exceptional numerical accuracy, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.

Work Setup: Full Onsite

Schedule: Morning Shift, Monday to Friday

Location: Ortigas, Pasig City