About this role
Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for monitoring the team's workload, effectively assigning and distributing tasks according to individual responsibilities, and providing overall management and leadership of the team. • Review and finalize forecasts, assist in the preparation of annual budgets, and provide financial reports and analyses as required by management and stakeholders. • Prepare, analyze, and communicate financial data, insights, and recommendations to management and stakeholders on a timely basis to support informed decision-making. • Monitor and control actual financial performance against budget, ensuring revenue and costs are supported by appropriate documentation and aligned with approved budgets. • Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules prepared by the Global Shared Services team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of outstanding items. • Prepare and maintain balance sheet review reports and submit them to relevant stakeholders within established timelines. • Review Profit & Loss (P&L) analysis and provide commentary on financial performance, key variances, and business trends. • Oversee and monitor statistical accounts and financial reporting requirements. • Support and contribute to the development of the company's business plans and financial strategies. • Lead and coordinate the completion of audited financial statements for assigned entities, including entities outside the Philippines where applicable. • Manage corporate finance activities and ensure compliance with Group reporting and tax reporting requirements. • Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow management, cash forecasting, banking relationships, and bank mandate administration for local Philippines entities. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, group accounting policies, statutory requirements, regulatory agencies, and banking requirements. • Manage local statutory reporting and filing requirements, including tax compliance and submissions. • Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, regulatory bodies, and banking institutions as required. • Ensure policies, procedures, work instructions, and guidelines are reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current business and regulatory requirements. • Develop and implement new policies, guidelines, processes, and controls to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen governance. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across controllership, reporting, treasury, and compliance processes. • Perform other ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned by immediate superiors to support team objectives and company goals.
Key Performance Indicators
Financial Reporting & Close Process
• Monthly financial close completed within agreed timeline (e.g., 100% on-time submission). • Accuracy of financial reports with minimal post-close adjustments. • Timely submission of management reports, balance sheet reports, and forecast packages to stakeholders. • Percentage of financial reports submitted by deadline (Target: 100%).
Balance Sheet Governance
• Completion of monthly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations (100% completion rate). • Number of aged/unreconciled balance sheet items outstanding beyond agreed threshold. • Timely resolution of balance sheet exceptions and audit findings. • Reduction in balance sheet reconciling items year-over-year.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Analysis
• Forecast accuracy against actual results. • Timely completion of annual budget and periodic forecasts. • Variance analysis reports delivered within agreed timelines. • Actual versus budget variance maintained within acceptable thresholds with supporting documentation. • Ensure 7% ROC (Return-on-Cost) year on year results or what is allowable based on transfer pricing benchmark. (Entity: ECCL-ROHQ)
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Accuracy of cash flow forecasts. • Adequate liquidity maintained with no operational cash shortages. • Timely processing and maintenance of bank mandates and signatory updates. • Optimization of working capital and cash utilization. • Compliance with banking requirements and covenant obligations.
Statutory Reporting, Tax & Audit Compliance
• On-time submission of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings (100% compliance). • On-time filing of corporate tax and other tax reporting requirements. • Number of audit adjustments identified during external audits. • Successful completion of annual statutory and group audits with minimal findings. • No penalties, fines, or non-compliance issues from regulatory authorities.
• Internal Controls & Governance • Compliance with Group Accounting Policies and Internal Control requirements. • Number of control deficiencies identified and resolved. • Timely review and update of finance policies, work instructions, and SOPs. • Successful implementation of process improvements and governance initiatives. • Ensure high-level of confidentiality is always maintained.
Team Management & Service Delivery
• Achievement of team service level agreements (SLAs). • Team productivity and workload distribution effectiveness. • Employee engagement and retention within the team. • Completion of performance reviews and development plans. • Cross-training coverage and succession readiness within the team.
Business Partnership & Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Management and stakeholder satisfaction ratings. • Quality and timeliness of recommendations provided for decision-making. • Support provided for business planning, strategic initiatives, and ad-hoc projects. • Responsiveness to stakeholder requests and issue resolution.
Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Management Accounting. Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Management Accounting. CPA licensure is a plus. • 10 years’ experience in related field. • Knowledgeable in using computerize accounting system, SAP S4 is a plus and MS Office. • Ability to synthesize large amounts of complex data into actionable information. • Ability to work and communicate effectively with different stakeholders. • Excellent business judgment, analytical and decision-making skills. • Good analytical skills and able to interpret financial data • Will be able to create, update and implement guidelines and policies as necessary. • Leadership and coaching skills. • Clear communication skills with team, clients, and stakeholders with an eye for details. • People and time management skills. • Ability to have work/life balance. • High degree of personal organization with the ability to prioritize. • Adheres to high standard and quality of working.
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