Finance Controller


Finance Controller


Executive recruitment Monroe Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of a total entertainment company that has extensive library of films, music, TV shows, videos, concerts and artists. Our respective client is looking for a Finance Controller who will be responsible in the overall finance and accounting functions which includes controlling, budgeting, reporting, financial planning and analysis, management information system and taxation. This role will be reporting to the VP for Accounting and SVP, with Hybrid work set-up and is located in Pasig City.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Create and present monthly management reports and financials. (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Sales and Operating Expenses (analysis of factors that are impacting the business) Reports and analyzes variances
  • Support & upgrade existing policies and procedures to support the current business and future business growth (set up the Chart of Accounts, Accounting Processes and Policies: Cash, Petty Cash Fund, Advances, Production Costs, Intangibles, Bad Debt, CapEx, and Depreciation, and Amortization)
  • Ensures compliance with regular reportorial requirements for a publicly-listed company
  • Works cross-functionally with Sales & Marketing and Operations to ensure IT systems are client- and operations-friendly and capture all necessary accounting data
  • Ensures compliance with government regulations and remittances
  • Minimizes tax exposure by keeping abreast of new tax rules
  • Leads and mentors a team of accounting staff to ensure that deliverables of the department are timely and efficiently met
  • Completes roll out and utilization of SAP system

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting; must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • At least 8 years work experience in accounting and comptroller functions and at least 3 years managerial role
  • Must have had experience in a publicly listed company
  • Tech-savvy, able to work with systems and manipulate large amounts of data
  • With strong background in financial and tax reports.
  • Ability to work independently with statutory and regulatory reporting background
  • With SAP knowledge
  • Must have proven knowledge of bookkeeping, Philippine accounting principles, standards, laws, and regulations (IFRS)
  • Highly motivated, enthusiastic and with strong personality
  • Distinctive communication and presentation skills, strong analytical and conceptual skills
  • Flexible and resourceful in challenging and changing situations