Finance Assistant Controller

Role Summary

The Assistant Controller oversees day-to-day finance, accounting, and compliance across three entities (Philippines, Belize, Hong Kong). This role owns the close process, internal controls, group reporting, and team management, serving as deputy to the Finance Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Close & Group Reporting: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, intercompany reconciliations, group consolidations, and management reporting packs.
• Audit & Internal Controls: Design and maintain internal controls, process documentation, and serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Treasury & Compliance: Manage group cash forecasting and ensure statutory, tax, and payroll compliance across all jurisdictions (including BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and HDMF).
• Planning & Administration: Oversee budgeting/forecasting cycles and supervise procurement, purchase orders, vendor accreditation, and inventory.
• Leadership & Transformation: Direct two supervisors, build succession depth, and execute process improvements to reduce close duration.

Qualifications

• Education & Credentials: CPA with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years in progressive accounting roles (3+ years at manager level), with a track record of developing direct reports.
• Core Skills: Multi-entity consolidation, end-to-end close ownership, internal control design, external audit management, advanced Excel, and full-function ERP experience.
• Compliance Knowledge: Deep expertise in Philippine statutory, tax, and payroll regulations.
• Preferred: Big 4/national firm background, multi-jurisdiction exposure (Hong Kong/offshore), prior deputy controller experience, and close-acceleration achievements.