Technical Controller

Michael Page; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Technical Controller based in Manila to lead IFRS-compliant financial reporting and governance. The role focuses on ensuring accurate statutory statements, providing technical accounting guidance, and coordinating with auditors across a regulated financial services environment.

The successful candidate will shape IFRS policy, oversee controls, and deliver strategic financial insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Experience in managing compliance and audit processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with applicable IFRS standards.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting processes.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits.
• Develop and implement financial controls and procedures.
• Identify and address compliance risks related to financial reporting.
• Support management with financial insights and recommendations.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

• Own enterprise-wide IFRS compliance and financial reporting
• Influence strategic financial decisions in a highly-regulated FS environment.

About Our Client

A company in the financial services industry based in Manila.

Job Description

Technical Controller responsibilities:

• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with applicable IFRS standards.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting processes.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits.
• Develop and implement financial controls and procedures.
• Identify and address compliance risks related to financial reporting.
• Support management with financial insights and recommendations.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Technical Controller should have:

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Experience in managing compliance and audit processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

What's on Offer

Exciting Technical Controller leadership opportunity:

• Strategic leadership role with high visibility across the organization
• Opportunity to shape IFRS policy, financial reporting, and governance
• Exposure to complex transactions and executive-level decision-making
• Collaborative environment working with senior leaders and key stakeholders
• Career growth within a leading and regulated financial services business
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package