Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in finance focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimise their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

Those in accounting at PwC will focus on managing financial records, analysing data, and assisting in compliance with accounting standards. You will play a crucial role in providing accurate financial information and insights to support decision-making.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Finance Senior Manager to lead our organization’s financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance, drive process improvements, and implement controls. This role oversees end‑to‑end financial management, strengthens internal controls, leads the finance and accounting teams, and collaborates closely with senior leadership to support key business decisions.

 

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, strong leader, and detail‑oriented finance professional with deep expertise in Philippine financial reporting, taxation, and organizational financial health.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Lead full cycle accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and fixed asset management.Manage and deliver accurate month‑end and year‑end closes; prepare, review, and distribute financial statements and management reports.Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory filings; coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and support reliable reporting.Build and maintain cashflow projections, and working capital analysis; advise leadership on funding needs and cash optimization.Lead the development, implementation, and enhancement of financial and accounting policies.Lead, mentor, and build a high‑performing accounting and finance team.Coordinate and manage relationships with external auditors, banks, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions.Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership to improve cost efficiency and business performance.Support and lead finance-related projects, process improvements, and digital transformation initiatives.

 

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualification preferred, e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.Minimum 8–12 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and accounting.At least 5-8 years in a managerial or supervisory role.Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements applicable in your jurisdiction.Proven experience managing full‑cycle accounting, close processes, and external audit engagements.Demonstrated ability to build cashflow forecasts; adept at analyzing variances and communicating findings.Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with ERP or accounting systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion) and financial reporting tools.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; comfortable working with cross‑functional teams.Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.High integrity and commitment to ethical financial practices and strong internal controls.Experience working in dynamic, fast-paced environments; ability to adapt quickly.Experience in professional services or consulting industry or shared Finance services environment is a plus.Interested candidate must be open to work in a hybrid setup, can report to office based in Makati City.

 

What success looks like in the first 12 months

Smooth, timely month‑end closes with reduced errors and audit issues.Documented and strengthened internal control framework; successful coordination with external auditors.Effective mentoring and development of team members; improved productivity and engagement.Meaningful process improvements or automation initiatives that save time or reduce risk.

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Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Bachelor Degree

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Accounting Finance, Accounting Journal Entries, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Financial Reports, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Accounting, Oracle, People Management, Reconciliation

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Advisory, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Account Reconciliation, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Credit Control, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Policy, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation {+ 19 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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