Finance Manager (for pooling)

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the financial activities of the company and ensuring the efficiency of the Finance Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the accuracy of financial documents and reports, including recording sales, collections, and timely submission to Group Management within the specified deadline.
• Transmits timely and accurate Debit/Credit Memos, Payables (trade, operational, and capital expenditures), and Request for Payment (RFP) documents.
• Secures and manages the Petty Cash Fund and accountable forms, both used and unused.
• Monitors and analyzes monthly performance against approved forecasts and budgets, promptly reporting significant deviations in sales, purchases, receivables, and loans.
• Manages the month-end and year-end close processes, including financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Reviews and enhances the internal control system and procedures to align with business needs and workloads.
• Verifies the authenticity of all trade payables, and operating and capital expenditures, ensuring accuracy and validity.
• Provides financial analysis to support decision-making for management, operations, and other departments.
• Establishes, reviews, and approves customer credit based on credit extension guidelines while maintaining up-to-date customer profiles as per HGC guidelines.
• Meets collection targets and maintains Accounts Receivable (A/R) within approved credit terms and limits.
• Develops and executes plans to collect overdue accounts and promptly address bounced checks.
• Monitors collection efforts and ensures timely submission of accurate collection reports.
• Works closely with the Group Legal Department, representing the Unit Company for accounts under litigation.
• Collaborates with the IT Group to continually improve the existing computerized system.
• Plans and implements efficient new systems as required by operational needs.
• Files Corrective/Preventive Action Reports (CPAR) within specified timelines.
• Submits Quality Objectives reports as required.
• Provides immediate action on concerns and queries, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions according to CPAR commitments.
• Performs other tasks, duties, special assignments, and projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Preferably with a Master’s degree in Business Administration or Certified Public Accountant
• With at least 5 years (or more) work experience as a Finance Manager
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools and advanced Excel skills.