Finance Operational Controller (Philippines)

• Focus on cross-functional communication, robust analytical reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy and material item review and approval. 
• Manage local controllership function and oversee & guide FinOps as necessary (P2P, R2R, O2C.Tax, Audit, Fixed asset, Consolidation) 
• Ensure adequate performance and reporting on the following by leveraging offshore resources: 
  
  - US-GAAP accounting/closing, accruals, and account reconciliations 
  
  - Financial closing and consolidation 
  
  - Procure-to-pay functions (payment proposal prepared by FinOps) 
  
  - Intercompany payments 
  
   
• Review monthly closing reports, quarterly and year-end reporting packs prepared by FinOps 
• Act as the main point of contact for all banking related activities with HSBC & Local Banks & NIQ treasury team, including payroll payment approval. 
• Manage the statutory , tax accounting and audit processes by coordinating with the respective FinOps team, auditors and tax agent to ensure compliance in terms of regulatory submission deadlines. 
• Cashflow planning and cash management of NIQ & GFK entity. 
• Manage local BOD requirements. 
• Review and approve asset & lease accounting entries. 
• Review & approve monthly account reconciliations for NIQ & GFK entities. 
• Support business requirements and other language dependency. 
• Consult on standardized process design and collaborate on process efficiencies. 
• Other admin tasks:
  
  - Filing of hard copy documents 
  
  - Signing forms for offboarding associates
  
  ​​​​​​​- Any other adhoc duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent), local or international
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• 3–5 years of relevant experience as a Finance Controller or Finance Manager within a medium to large international organization
• Strong knowledge of local statutory requirements, including statutory audits, local GAAP, financial statements, tax calculations, and VAT returns
• Proven experience in preparing statutory financial statements
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a proactive, solution-oriented approach

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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