AVP-Finance

Location: Cebu City, Philippines
Reporting To: President and CEO
Objectives of the Role:

1. Take responsibility for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, financial reporting, and drive the companys financial strategy and hiring needs.
2. Coordinate the development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets, as well as reporting for the same.
3. Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities.
4. Develop and implement best practices and tools for strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows.
5. Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action.

1. Work with senior managers to develop budget proposals, provide access to project finance information, and ensure contract compliance and reporting.
2. Research revenue opportunities, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement.
3. Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives.
4. Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for the management team and the rest of the company.
5. Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory entities (e.g., Bureau of Internal Revenue, Board of Investments, Philippine Export Processing Zone, etc.).

1. Ten (10) or more years of experience in executive leadership roles.
2. Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
3. Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
4. Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning.
5. Working knowledge of how to raise capital outside traditional lines of credit.

1. Masters degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business accounting, or finance.
2. Relevant experience in mergers and acquisitions and investor relations.
3. Executive experience with SaaS business models and their associated revenue recognition.
4. Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Analyst, etc.).
5. Preferably from real estate industry
6. Has background with SAP