Finance & Accounting Section Manager

The role of Finance & Accounting Manager is to lead and coordinate the entire Finance Section (Finance & Accounting and Management Accounting), providing strategic and operational oversight of both financial reporting and performance analysis functions, ensuring compliance and alignment with company goal

Job Description:

General Workscope
• Provide strategic direction and oversight of all finance and accounting operations.
• Supervise the Finance & Accounting Manager and the Management Accounting Manager.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with PFRS/IFRS and HO-Japan standards.
• Lead the development, execution, and evaluation of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure timely compliance with local tax regulations (BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, etc.).
• Coordinate financial audits and ensure that recommendations are implemented.
• Align internal controls and financial policies with both local and international (Japanese) requirements.
• Provide sound financial advice to top management for decision-making and strategic planning.
• Monitor cash flow, fund utilization, and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Act as the primary liaison with the Head Office in Japan for all finance-related matters.
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity in all financial records.

Budgeting and Financial Strategy
• Design effective budget models for departments and the offshore head office
• Analyze financial information (e.g. revenues, expenditures and cash management) to ensure the company operations are within budget
• Present annual budgets to the top management
• Review budget requests for approval and forecast future budget needs
• Identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period
• Suggest spending improvements that increase profits
• Review the company’s budget for compliance with legal regulations
• Ensure department managers meet budget submission deadlines

Accounting Planning, Administration and Compliance
• Increase adherence to tax laws
• Conduct an external audit of tax returns
• Enhance Operational Effectiveness
• Perform an external accounting audit as needed
• Streamline internal processes and make accounting more transparent
• Increase the efficiency of annual budgeting and company planning

Communications
• Effectively and efficiently communicate corporate and departmental plans both to Philippines and Weblio’s Head Office
• Communicate requirements and improve processes and procedures for possible partnership/listings with Japan’s Public Listings

Job Requirements:

Education
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field; or equivalent related experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus.

Experience
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity, overseeing teams or departments.
• Open for non- CPA accountants

Knowledge
• Adapt in the principles of accounting and financial principles
• Highly comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, policies, procedures and best practices and their application in financial areas

Skills
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams effectively.
• Excellent compliance and risk management skills, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Advanced financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities.
• Proficient in strategic decision-making using data-driven insights.
• Skilled in using accounting systems, spreadsheets, and financial analysis tools to support business objectives.

Abilities
• Able to provide strategic insight and translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
• Skilled in driving team alignment toward common financial and organizational goals.
• Capable of navigating complex, cross-functional environments and fostering collaboration.
• Strong ability to influence decision-making at all levels through clear and effective communication.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary package: ___________________
• Paid sick leaves and vacation leaves
• 13th month pay, paid overtime, paid Philippine holidays
• Government mandated benefits: SSS, Philhealth, PAGIBIG
• Bi-annual performance assessment for rate increase and bonus
• Monthly internet allowance and company-issued laptop while working from home
• Hybrid Work Set-up

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