Finance Director

The Finance Director will be responsible for managing the finance team, accounting process, and external reporting of the company. They will report directly to the PH CEO and indirectly to the Regional Financial Director. The Finance Director will also be involved in budget preparations, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting and risk management procedures. They should have a degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA qualification, and at least 8+ years of experience in finance. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

• Manage the PH finance team, accounting process, and external reporting
• Report the company's performance to senior management
• Develop and supervise the accounting team
• Instill a positive culture in the office
• Manage a good working relationship with regional team, external and internal auditors
• Support and assist the PH CEO and regional leadership teams in budget preparations, monthly forecasts, and commercial optimization
• Responsible for PH financial reporting, including monthly closing of the books and preparation of required reports
• Ensure compliance with accounting, taxation, and risk management procedures
• Ensure full compliance with balance sheet reconciliation requirements
• Manage the annual statutory audit and quarterly audit reviews for all PH business
• Develop financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk
• Lead projects to conclusion within designated timeframes, including external audit projects
• Build rapport and relationships with stakeholders
• Communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Organize and prioritize work to achieve financial goals
• Seek improvement and create an environment of idea-sharing and creative problem-solving
• Build and maintain excellent team-building and interpersonal skills
• Work independently and multitask effectively
• Communicate professionally and effectively

• Degree in Accounting/Finance with a CPA
• At least 8+ years of experience in Accounts/Finance including full sets of accounts
• 2-4 years of professional accounting experience in Big Four is a big plus
• Comprehensive Knowledge of finance, full sets of accounting, budgeting/forecast, tax matters, and internal control principles
• Prior experience in preparing financial forecasts consolidated accounts from multiple countries
• A good team player who is proactive, with a Can-do attitude and able to work under tight schedules and multicultural.
• Knowledge of NetSuite or similar cloud based accounting software application is a plus, with experience of financial system migration.
• Highly Professional to work with other Functional and cross-functional Teams
• Proven integrity and maturity to accept added responsibilities
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to lead projects to conclusion within designated timeframes, including external audit projects.
• Ability to build rapport and relationships with a variety of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds, expertise, and experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use independent judgment to organize and prioritize work as well as manage resources to achieve financial goals, and seek guidance from Regional team when necessary
• Ability to seek improvement and create an environment of idea-sharing and creative problem-solving
• Excellent team-building and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently (self-starter) and multi-task
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.

• Equal opportunities for all employees
• Work environment free of discrimination and harassment
• Employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications
• No discrimination or harassment based on race, religion or belief, gender, sexuality, age, family or parental status, or any other protected status
• Commitment to a work environment that promotes idea-sharing and creative problem-solving
• Opportunity to work with global brands such as L’Oreal, Samsung, and Unilever
• Presence in multiple Southeast Asian countries
• Over 1,400 staff across offices and fulfillment centers
• Commitment to adhering to company finance policies and procedures
• Leadership and direction provided for the PH Finance team
• Opportunity to work independently and multitask
• Excellent team-building and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
• Sense of urgency and timeliness valued
• Partnership with key customers and business partners to understand needs and develop viable solutions
• Assessment of financial impact of business decisions
• Advantageous to have experience with business practice and regulatory/filings in the Philippines