Technical Controller

Michael Page; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Manila is seeking a Technical Controller to own IFRS compliance and financial reporting across a regulated financial services environment. You will influence strategic decisions and work with auditors to ensure robust reporting and controls.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, accuracy, and the ability to translate complex standards into actionable guidance for management and stakeholders.

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

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

Technical accounting knowledge

Preparing financial statements

Compliance & audits management

Analytical & problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication & collaboration

Job description

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

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7096033