Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll accounting, and fixed asset management.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management reports and local financial statements.
• Ensure consistency between local books and consolidated group financial reporting.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with local tax laws, audit regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities to manage audits and filings.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for compliance and regulatory review.

Cost Control & Operational Finance

• Monitor production costs, bill of materials (BOM) variances, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Collaborate with operations to analyze spending and implement cost-saving measures.
• Oversee procurement finance processes, vendor payments, and inventory accounting.

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and treasury activities.
• Coordinate intercompany funding, payments, and foreign exchange transactions.
• Prepare regular cash position updates and projections for local and group use.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Develop and implement finance-related standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Strengthen internal controls around purchasing, asset management, and payroll.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and suggest control enhancements.

Team Leadership & Cross-Border Coordination

• Lead and develop the local finance team, ensuring high performance and accuracy.
• Coordinate closely with the regional or group finance function on reporting, budgeting, and audits.
• Support group-level financial consolidation, capex tracking, and intercompany reconciliations.

Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent qualification required.
• 5-7 years of finance experience, preferably in the manufacturing or industrial sector.
• Strong knowledge of local accounting standards, tax compliance, and labor-related financial regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP or accounting systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks) is a plus.
• High attention to detail with integrity and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, especially with multinational teams and group finance counterparts.

Work Setup:

Shift: Dayshift

Setup: Onsite

Location: Cavite City

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