Sr. Finance

We Connect HR Solutions OPC; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

We Connect HR Solutions OPC is seeking a Senior Finance professional to oversee financial accounting, reporting, and analysis, ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial information across the organization.

You will lead month-end and year-end close, prepare financial statements, and drive internal control improvements while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial accounting and reporting
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing financial statements and IFRS/GAAP compliance
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, close processes and internal controls
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis tools knowledge
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex financial information
• Leadership capability with experience supervising accounting staff
• Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting, reporting and analysis functions
• Maintain general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and consolidation schedules
• Perform financial analysis and variance investigations for management insights
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process
• Identify and implement accounting system/workflow improvements

Skills

Financial analysis

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Financial close

Internal controls

Leadership

Communication

Tax regulations

Auditing liaison

Process improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

As Senior Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing financial accounting, reporting, and analysis functions that directly support the company's financial health and decision-making processes. This role is integral to ensuring accurate financial information flows throughout the organisation and that all stakeholders have confidence in our financial position and performance.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will take on a range of responsibilities that demonstrate your expertise in financial accounting and reporting:

• Preparing and maintaining accurate financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements

• Overseeing the general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations to ensure financial data integrity

• Managing the month-end and year-end financial close processes, including the preparation of consolidation schedules and supporting documentation

• Conducting financial analysis and variance investigations to identify trends and provide insights to management

• Developing and implementing financial accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance operational efficiency

• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and audit requirements

• Preparing financial reports and presentations for senior management and external stakeholders

• Supervising and mentoring junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

• Liaising with external auditors and managing the audit process

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing enhancements to accounting systems and workflows

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is highly preferred

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial accounting and reporting

• Demonstrated expertise in the preparation of financial statements and compliance with accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP)

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial close processes, and internal controls

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial information to diverse audiences

• Leadership capability with experience supervising and developing accounting team members

• Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment