Head of Finance
Talentmate
Philippines
21st January 2026
2601-2544-806
Job Description
- Lead financial governance for a growing multinational shared‑services hub.
- Shape controls, systems, and reporting in a high‑impact senior leadership role.
Our client is a well‑established Australian homebuilding group, operating three major builder brands and with a shared services hub in Manila. Manila office plays a critical role in finance, estimating, drafting, scheduling, and other key business functions, and is known for its collaborative, family‑oriented culture.
Job Description
- Lead the Manila Accounting team.
- Oversee accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end close for the Philippine entity.
- Ensure compliance with PFRS/IFRS, statutory requirements, and group accounting policies.
- Manage external audits and act as the primary liaison with auditors.
- Oversee BIR, SEC, and other regulatory filings, including VAT, withholding tax, and income tax.
- Strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and governance frameworks.
- Identify control gaps and drive remediation and continuous improvement.
- Serve as accounting system owner for D365/Xero; ensure data integrity and proper configuration.
- Collaborate with Australia‑based finance and system teams on reporting and system updates.
- Provide technical accounting guidance to the CFO and Australian finance leaders.
- Develop and mentor the Controllership team; drive performance and capability building.
- Support alignment between Manila accounting operations and group reporting requirements.
A Successful Head Of Accounting Should Have
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with strong technical accounting foundation.
- 8-12 years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, or financial governance.
- Proven ability to implement and strengthen internal controls and compliance structures.
- Solid background in PFRS/IFRS, audits, and statutory reporting.
- Strong leadership experience managing small to mid‑sized accounting teams.
- Experience in shared‑services or multinational environments is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems preferred.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Comfortable with hybrid work (2-3 days onsite; later 1-2 days).
- Open to minimal travel (1-2 times per year).
- Hybrid work setup (2-3 days onsite, reducing to 1-2 days after regularisation)
- Opportunity to work in a large organization within the property industry.
Contact: Aubrey Nacu
Quote job ref: JN-012026-6925353
Job Details
| Role Level: | Director | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | Philippines | City: | Makati National Capital Region |
| Company Website: | https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home | Job Function: | Finance |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
Leasing Non-residential Real Estate Real Estate And Facilities Services | ||
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