Main Accountabilities: To steer and manage the local accounting, IT, treasury, audit, tax and legal compliance for Philippines affiliate to ensure transparent KPI tracking, planning and reporting, developing functional vision, mission and strategies, which align with the Company’s strategic directions.

Accounting

Negotiate and oversee shared service center setup/operations to ensure accurate financial and cost accounting aligned with MU, country, and legal standards.

Controlling

• Ensure company decisions consider full financial implications.
• Direct systems for reliable, timely flow of financial information.
• Identify opportunities/risks and recommend actions to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Coordinate planning and reporting processes.

Legal and Tax Compliance

• Manage all tax topics (VAT, CIT, Excise, Import Duties) for the local market.
• Coordinate with internal teams and consultants to ensure timely and accurate tax filings.
• Review operations/SOPs to ensure compliance with taxation laws; communicate changes promptly.
• Lead coordination and execution of global/regional audits at local premises and distributors.
• Execute local legal and tax requirements; implement corrective measures for deviations.
• Oversee organizational filings (directors, financials, board minutes) with Corporate Secretary.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Train local teams on compliance topics via Compass/Legal Counsel.
• Execute global risk management processes at local level.
• Manage financial and tax‑related risks.
• Ensure complete RCM documentation for tax, compliance, and P2P controls.

Treasury and Cash Flow

• Maintain unit cash flow to meet liabilities on time.
• Manage FX hedging requirements in line with currency developments.
• Ensure timely FX and TIS reporting.

Organisation and Processes

• Ensure correct processes for goods receipt, invoicing, collections, and demand planning.
• Align finance processes with global standards and ACM requirements.
• Lead finance team to maintain strong controls and minimize business risks.
• Oversee credit control and receivables to limit bad debt write‑offs.
• Manage supplier payments and reduce manual payment risks.
• Regularly review/update processes; coordinate systems requirements with IT Service Delivery.

Financials and Audit

• Ensure country financial close on first WD.
• Guarantee accurate financial position at period end.
• Complete all reporting requirements on time per global/local timelines.
• Oversee annual external audit with signed financials by March.
• Lead and support country finance team in daily activities and training.

People Management
•    Manage team to achieve the agreed performance level by leading, coaching, monitoring, and motivating them to excel in their roles and responsibilities.