Financial Controller

Reporting Line: Director for Finance & Procurement

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee Finance & Treasury function.
Oversee Commercial Invoicing Process
Oversee Credit & Collection Process
Ensure compliance to Local Statutory requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principes (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for 6 PH entities and Guam entity
Close collaboration with Finance Shared Services Center, Group Control, Support Group, Commercial & Non-Commercial teams and other internal/external stakeholders
Ensure business controls are in place and sites are “audit ready” SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Governance:

Establish and maintain robust financial controls and process to ensure accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports (Management and Statutory books) for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with Group Control to ensure compliance to Corporate Policies and Statutory standards.
Regular review of Balance Sheet items and any outstanding items are resolved and cleared
Cash, Working Capital & Asset Management:

Administering intercompany loan agreements for company borrowings
Oversee physical administration and controls of fixed assets
Efficiently manage vendor payments and cash balances
Provide cash flow forecasts and estimates
Work closely with Commercial to ensure timely collections of receivables
Closely monitor key performance indicators of Credit and Collection team to ensure DSO targets are met consistently
Business Controls :

Review current procedures, making recommendations and putting financials policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems into place
Conducts internal review and assessment for those critical processes
Manage the risk assessment process and tools for Commercial, Non-Commercials and Support Group activities
Team Leadership:

Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve financial and non-financial goals & objectives.
Integrity and Compliance :

At all times, comply with Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
Complies with the QHSE policies including but not limited to:
1. Demonstrates strong commitment to QHSE Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions by participating in safety meetings, completing required training, intervening in unsafe situations, refusing unsafe work, and complying fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to QHSE.

2. Responds appropriately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace.

3. In accordance with the QHSE Management System requirements, disposes of, or directs the disposal of, waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with all waste transportation and disposal regulations and requirements.

4. Reports all incidents (actual incidents and near misses) in accordance with the Incident Reporting requirements.

5. Uses all equipment (including safety equipment) in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to supervisor.

6. Maintain a safe and tidy worksite.

7. Maintains awareness of hazards and proposes controls to supervisor, QHSE Representatives or relevant client / site contact.

8. Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Must be a Certified Public Accountant
Minimum 5-8 years of experience as Head of Accounting
Experience in managing 10 or more staff with managers as direct reports
High work ethic and integrity
Amenable to Hybrid set-up – 3x per week onsite
REQUIRED SKILLS:

Strong, working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Experience in different facets of Accounting, Audit, Business Controls and Compliance
People and Stakeholder Management