Project-Based Finance Manager (Immediate Hire)

About the role

The Finance Manager will oversee the overall finance and accounting operations of Gulf Oil Philippines, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, financial planning, and business support. The role will partner closely with leadership in driving profitability, optimizing financial processes, and supporting business growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of finance and accounting operations to achieve company targets
• Ensure accuracy and validity of data for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting of financial reports for the LT as per agreed timelines
• Perform risk assessment, ensure compliance with government regulations with short and long-term mitigation plans for growing the legal entity
• Design, integrate, and implement financial / controlling processes and structures in GOPI
• Conduct tax planning and ensure financial and regulatory compliance of the Company
• Validate and verify tax submissions within timelines as well as local regulations (GAAP/ IFRS & PFRS (Philippine Financial Reporting Standard))
• Set and monitor internal controls within the team, minimize financial risk and exposure of the entity. Ensure practice and implementation of robust internal controls in various processes and lead the internal audit procedure
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of financial systems and technology (ERP, etc)
• Provide a well-informed and independent opinion on financial matters of the company. Ability to put company interest as a top priority and safeguard its reputation
• Build a good relationship and liaise with Management consultants, Tax consultants, financial consultants, banks, auditors, insurance, financial institutions and able to implement the results in favor of the company's interest

About you

• Professional experience 5-10 years, with relevant functional experience
• Fluent in English, local languages may help
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach to operational management
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels including team management skills
• Extensive experience in finance processes, financial models, and financial planning
• High communication, negotiation and project management skills
• Proactive, reliable and have a strong focus on achieving results