Finance Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Develop, execute, and sustain a comprehensive suite of internal financial controls encompassing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.

• Take ownership of the statutory compliance calendar for the Philippines, which includes BIR filings, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and local withholding taxes.

• Collaborate with our external UK accountant regarding compliance obligations in the UK (HMRC, Companies House, VAT, year-end).

• Oversee the integrity of the vendor master file and manage payment authorization workflows.

• Lead the payroll reconciliation process across all entities.

• Apply variance analysis to identify and highlight anomalies prior to payment disbursement.

• Ensure that the processes for authorizing salary changes are documented and adhered to.

• Act as an internal check on our Philippines payroll provider, independently verifying accuracy and compliance.

• Establish and oversee invoice approval workflows along with three-way matching processes.

• Conduct regular reviews of accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue accounts.

• Maintain and enforce payment authorization thresholds.

• Define and document the credit and collections policy.

• Manage the monthly financial close process, aiming for completion within 10–15 business days after month-end.

• Generate accurate monthly financial statements: income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

• Facilitate monthly budget-to-actual reviews and present variances with clear explanations.

• Maintain reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and ensure journal entry controls are in place.

• Supervise monthly bank reconciliations across all accounts.

• Maintain a 13-week rolling cash flow forecast.

• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the CEO.

• Prepare quarterly forecasts that accurately reflect short-term business conditions.

• Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities based on budget versus actuals.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a finance controller, senior accountant, or similar role.

• Demonstrated experience in establishing or formalizing financial controls within a growing organization.

• Philippines CPA qualification is mandatory.

• In-depth knowledge of Philippines statutory requirements, including BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and payroll tax obligations.

• Experience in working with or managing third-party payroll providers.

• Familiarity with international or multi-entity finance, especially UK operations (preferred).

• Experience working closely with a founder or CEO in a streamlined finance function (preferred).

• Strong grasp of internal controls and segregation of duties.

• Solid understanding of IFRS/PFRS accounting principles and the preparation of financial statements.

• Proven experience in payroll reconciliation and variance analysis.

• Ability to design and document financial controls and processes from the ground up.

• Proficient in accounting software such as Xero (preferred), QuickBooks, or NetSuite.

• Competent in using Excel/Google Sheets for financial modeling and reporting.

• Detail-oriented with a low tolerance for ambiguity or unexplained variances.

• Self-motivated, able to identify gaps and take initiative without supervision.

• Effective communicator capable of explaining financial concepts to non-finance colleagues.

• Comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced environment, requiring both strategic and hands-on approaches.

• High level of integrity, as this position carries significant financial trust.

🏝️ Benefits

• HMO and equipment provided.