Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and review bookkeeping in Xero, ensuring transactions are posted accurately and accounts are fully reconciled each month.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash-flow) with clear commentary on variances and trends.
- Build and maintain rolling cash-flow and revenue forecasts, updating assumptions as new data emerges.
- Coordinate annual budgeting and periodic re-forecast processes, partnering with department heads to capture drivers and cost plans.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable cycles, including approval workflows, payment schedules, and aged debtor follow-up.
- Liaise with external accountants on statutory filings, tax compliance, and year-end audit requirements.
- Implement and refine financial controls, process documentation, and policies to support scale and safeguard company assets.
- Support strategic projects such as pricing analysis, scenario modelling, and system improvements.
- Mentor and develop the finance admin assistant, delegating routine tasks and reviewing work for accuracy and learning opportunities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
- Strong proficiency with Xero and related add-ons; experience migrating or optimising cloud accounting tools is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to produce accurate management reports and actionable financial analysis under tight timelines.
- Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills and familiarity with business intelligence or reporting tools.
- Solid understanding of cash-flow management, budgeting, and forecasting techniques for service businesses.
- Excellent attention to detail combined with the capacity to see the bigger picture and communicate insights to non-finance stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment where processes continue to evolve.
- High ethical standards, discretion with sensitive information, and a proactive, continuous-improvement mindset.
Additional Information
- Work-from-home (preferred location within Metro Manila)
- Equipment provided
- HMO, 13th month provided