Finance Head

Location: VerdeTech Environmental Services, Tomas Morato, Quezon City

Coverage: Shared Services of the Quezon City and Valenzuela Offices

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Finance Head will have overall responsibility and accountability for VerdeTech’s finance and accounting operations, including financial planning, cash-flow management, accounting, reporting, budgeting, taxation, internal controls, compliance, and financial risk management. The position will serve as a key financial adviser to Management, ensuring financial discipline, sufficient liquidity, accurate financial information, and effective systems to support sustainable business growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Management & Leadership

·         Lead and manage the overall finance and accounting operations of VerdeTech Environmental Services Inc.

·         Develop, implement, and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls.

·         Provide financial direction and recommendations to Management to support business decisions and long-term growth.

·         Oversee financial performance across the company’s different operations and business units.

·         Ensure the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and integrity of all financial records and transactions.

2. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

·         Monitor and manage company cash flow, working capital, liquidity, and financial obligations.

·         Prepare and maintain cash-flow forecasts and ensure sufficient funds for payroll, suppliers, operations, taxes, and other commitments.

·         Oversee bank accounts, fund transfers, disbursements, and banking relationships.

·         Identify opportunities to improve cash utilization and working-capital efficiency.

3. Financial Reporting & Analysis

·         Prepare and review timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

·         Analyze financial results, budgets, variances, trends, and key performance indicators.

·         Provide Management with clear financial analysis, insights, and recommendations.

·         Establish and monitor financial KPIs to support management decision-making.

·         Ensure financial information presented to Management is accurate, reliable, and timely.

4. Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Collections

·         Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), billing, collections, and disbursements.

·         Monitor customer receivables and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.

·         Review supplier obligations and payment schedules.

·         Establish appropriate controls over billing, collections, purchasing, and payment processes.

·         Work with Operations and other departments to resolve billing, collection, and payment concerns.

5. Budgeting & Financial Planning

·         Lead the preparation of the company’s annual budget and financial forecasts.

·         Monitor actual performance against approved budgets.

·         Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

·         Assist Management in evaluating expansion plans, capital expenditures, major purchases, and other financial commitments.

6. Internal Controls & Risk Management

·         Establish and maintain strong financial controls to safeguard company assets and prevent errors, irregularities, and financial losses.

·         Review financial processes and identify opportunities for improvement and automation.

·         Ensure proper documentation and approval of financial transactions.

·         Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

·         Conduct periodic reviews of financial procedures and controls.

7. Tax, Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

·         Oversee compliance with applicable BIR, SEC, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and other statutory financial requirements, as applicable.

·         Ensure timely preparation and submission of required financial and tax-related reports and documents.

·         Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax consultants, and government agencies when necessary.

·         Ensure proper maintenance and availability of financial records for audit and regulatory purposes.

8. Payroll & Employee-Related Financial Matters

·         Oversee payroll-related financial processes and ensure timely and accurate payroll funding.

·         Review payroll-related financial reports, statutory obligations, and employee-related disbursements.

·         Coordinate with HR regarding payroll and other financial matters affecting employees.

9. Audit & External Stakeholder Management

·         Serve as the primary finance representative in dealings with banks, auditors, suppliers, clients, consultants, and other financial stakeholders.

·         Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

·         Maintain effective banking and professional relationships.

·         Ensure requested financial documents and information are properly prepared and submitted.

10. Team Leadership & Development

·         Supervise, mentor, and develop finance and accounting personnel.

·         Establish clear responsibilities, performance standards, and accountability within the Finance team.

·         Review team performance and identify training and development needs.

·         Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, confidentiality, integrity, and financial discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or a related field.

·         At least 5–8 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably with supervisory or managerial experience.

·         Proven experience leading or managing finance/accounting operations.

·         Experience handling multiple business units, branches, facilities, or locations is highly preferred.

·         Strong knowledge of financial reporting, cash-flow management, budgeting, AP/AR, taxation, and internal controls.

·         Working knowledge of Philippine accounting and statutory requirements.

·         Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and accounting/ERP systems.

·         Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.

·         High level of integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and attention to detail.

·         Ability to work independently while providing strong financial leadership to Management.

·         CPA is an advantage but not required, provided the candidate has substantial and relevant finance leadership experience.

·         Preferably located within Quezon City

·         Immediate availability is highly preferred.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Finance Head who can go beyond recording and reporting numbers. The successful candidate should understand what the numbers mean, identify financial risks, control cash, improve processes, and translate financial information into practical recommendations for Management. The Finance Head is expected to become a trusted financial partner of Management and play a key role in strengthening Verdetech’s financial systems as the company grows.