Senior Finance & Project Controls Lead

KMZD GROUP; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KMZD GROUP in Manila is seeking a Senior Finance & Project Controls Lead who blends accounting expertise with project financial management, SAP FICO, tax compliance, financial reporting and cost control. The role involves overseeing full-set accounting, month-end closures, and regulatory compliance on Philippine laws.

The ideal candidate has CPA status, 4–5 years accounting experience, and hands-on SAP FICO proficiency, with strong English communication and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 1–2 years of supervisory or senior-level experience.
• CPA license in the Philippines is highly preferred.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with SAP ERP – FICO module.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax accounting.
• Proven experience with PFRS and IFRS reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of project costing and project contract review.
• Experience in engineering services, construction, power/energy is an advantage.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day full-set accounting activities, including AP, AR, GL, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and compliant with Philippine laws and BIR regulations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial schedules for VAT, EWT, and Corporate Income Tax requirements.
• Handle financial information related to Related Party Transactions and BIR requirements.
• Support statutory reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Perform reconciliations between PFRS and IFRS for corporate reporting.
• Monitor project costs, revenues, and cash flows for ongoing projects.
• Highlight financial risks and provide analysis to project teams and management.
• Oversee progress billing, retention tracking, and collection management.
• Support project profitability reviews and other project financial analyses.
• Use SAP ERP – FICO for data entry, extraction, monitoring, and analysis.
• Prepare financial reports and management analyses.
• Monitor performance, project results, and budget variances.
• Communicate financial performance and compliance matters to stakeholders.
• Collaborate across cross-cultural teams and work independently in a lean environment.
• Communicate reports confidently in English.

Skills

SAP FICO

Project management

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Cost control

IFRS reconciliation

Budgeting

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP ERP – FICO

Job description

Senior Finance & Project Controls Lead

Location: Manila
Work Setup: Full-Time Onsite

Take Your Accounting Career to the Next Level!

Are you a seasoned accounting professional looking for a role that goes beyond traditional accounting?

We are seeking a Senior Finance & Project Controls Lead who can combine strong accounting expertise with project financial management, SAP FICO, tax compliance, financial reporting, and cost control.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, analyzing project performance, managing compliance requirements, and providing financial insights that support business decisions.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Oversee day-to-day full-set accounting activities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, fixed assets, and inventory.

• Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and compliant with applicable Philippine laws, BIR regulations, and local requirements.

• Maintain accurate financial records and support timely month-end and financial closing activities.

• Prepare financial schedules and supporting information for VAT, EWT, and Corporate Income Tax requirements.

• Handle financial information related to Related Party Transactions (RPT) and applicable BIR requirements.

• Support statutory reporting and ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

• Perform reconciliations between PFRS and IFRS to support corporate reporting requirements.

• Ensure financial information is properly reconciled, accurate, and complete.

• Monitor project costs, revenues, and cash flows for ongoing projects.

• Highlight potential financial risks and provide relevant analysis to project teams and management.

• Oversee progress billing, retention money tracking, and collection management.

• Support project profitability reviews and other project financial analysis.

• Use SAP ERP – FICO as the primary system for financial data entry, extraction, monitoring, and analysis.

• Prepare financial reports and analysis for management review.

• Monitor financial performance, project financial results, and budget variances.

• Communicate financial performance, budget variances, compliance matters, and other important financial information.

• Work independently in a lean team environment while collaborating effectively with cross-cultural stakeholders.

• Communicate and prepare reports confidently in English.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.

• 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience.

• At least 1–2 years of supervisory or senior-level experience.

• CPA license in the Philippines is highly preferred.

• Mandatory hands-on experience with SAP ERP – FICO module.

• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax accounting.

• Proven experience with PFRS and IFRS reconciliation.

• Strong understanding of project costing and project contract review.

• Experience in engineering services, construction, power/energy is an advantage.

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with different teams and across cultures.

Ideal:

• SAP FICO experience
• Full-set accounting experience
• Philippine tax & BIR compliance experience
• PFRS / IFRS reconciliation experience
• Project accounting or project controlling experience
• Project costing experience
• Budget monitoring & variance analysis experience
• Progress billing and collections experience
• Financial reporting experience
• Supervisory or team leadership experience