We are looking for a highly driven and motivated Manager, Finance Controlling (Q-Commerce) to join our fast-growing team. The Finance Controlling Manager is based in Manila and will report to the Regional Finance Controlling Lead.

The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience, with substantial hands-on experience in accounting and controlling. You possess strong knowledge of IFRS reporting and SAP systems. You must be a strong team player and be comfortable in supporting Local and Regional teams.

Responsibilities:

•  Responsible for review of monthly actual financial results, including but not limited to balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement in accordance with IFRS and Group Reporting policies.
• Work closely with the country finance team, provide in-depth analysis of monthly financial results against budget, and forecast, and meaningful insights to the senior management team at the regional headquarters and making recommendations for improvements to financial processes.
• Collaborate with Regional Accounting, Controlling and Central teams to align on accounting, cost, and revenue treatments to ensure compliance with IFRS reporting and Group Financial Reporting Policies.
• Work closely with local finance teams and provide additional support to ensure that month-end closing tasks are completed in a timely manner and Group submission timelines are met consistently.
• Provide guidance to local finance teams to ensure that all reconciliation items are investigated and cleared up prompt.
• Responsible for tax and statutory compliance and audit preparation.
• Prepare and assist in annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and business projections.
• Drive assigned ad-hoc projects that have the potential to enhance the internal controls to ensure reliability, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Support overall goals and objectives of Regional Accounting and Controlling. Assist in ad-hoc projects, systems implementation, and continually automate/streamline processes to improve business efficiency in the region.
• Assist local stakeholders on group accounting policies, audit, tax, and other statutory requirements if necessary.

• Finance Business Partner for APAC Emerging Markets supporting Regional FP&A Leads and Local Management Teams in Management Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting, and Financial Analysis.
• Deliver various financial reports and variance analyses (i.e. month-end closing, weekly market estimates, quarterly reforecasts and annual budgets).
• Compile and present financial data to evaluate business performance and provide informed recommendations.
• Drive the Business to meet target KPIs by providing proactive insights to highlight risks and opportunities for improvement to support decision making (e.g. pricing)
• Liaise with Controlling Team to identify and streamline accounting-related concerns

POSITION DESCRIPTION

SENIOR MANAGER, COLLECTIONS & FINANCE OPERATIONS
Metro Manila, Philippines

Reports to: Retail Collections Manager, Vocus (Australia)
 

We’re an award-winning global outsourcer providing a suite of contact centre and back office services. We’re proud of our success as Australia’s largest outsourcer to the Philippines and as our Senior Manager, Collections & Finance Operations you’ll continue to drive success for our accounts through leading people and projects for the campaign whilst promoting continuous improvement in a high-performance culture.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR ROLE

• Oversight of call centre performance with key focus on collection targets and reducing delinquency on a receivables portfolio of over $50m
• Coaching and mentoring Team Leaders reporting to the role, with an emphasis on facilitating their development and their ability to generate improvements in team quality, efficiency and effectiveness
• Modelling and actively promoting a culture of innovation, challenging the status quo to ensure the business continues to grow and evolve
• Effectively leading the team with a collaborative approach that promotes team synergy and improves staff engagement
• Overseeing operational systems and processes, while actively seeking opportunities for innovation to drive achievement of business objectives
• Anticipating and tracking operational risks and trends to provide strategic solutions, optimising processes and their execution
• Raising and addressing issues and conflicts, removing barriers, resolving issues of medium complexity involving stakeholders and escalating to appropriate level when required
• Managing day to day operations within the Collections department, including recruitment, training, development, engagement, retention, performance of the team, and any changes to the operating model as required
• Effectively managing budgets and resource schedules
• Together with AU leadership, playing a significant role in long-term planning, project status reporting, and effectively driving change management and process improvement initiatives
• Completing reasonability testing and information validation prior to circulating findings and recommendations to key stakeholders
• Working closely with the management team to ensure all operational, administrative, and regulatory/compliance functions are being properly executed
• Seeking and responding to feedback with prompt and appropriate actions to deliver improvement
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to ensure seamless business execution, reinforcing positive morale, and upholding company values
• Overseeing and reporting weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics, providing thorough analysis and subsequent action planning
• Establishing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and acting as point of contact for IT, BI, CC&OE, HR and other support functions

A BIT ABOUT YOU

• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with demonstrated experience in developing and leading high performing teams
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience, running a critical business function with multiple teams, products and operating requirements. Process transformation experience is required.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with an innovative approach
• Proven experience in effective coaching and development of emerging leaders
• Detail oriented and analytical, able to interpret data, identify trends, and make suggestions for improvements
• Methodical approach to problem-solving, with tenacity to work continuously toward a suitable solution
• Excellent decision-making skills, backed up with the ability to justify reasoning and take accountability for results
• Ability to work with confidential and time sensitive issues
• Ability to plan, organise, track and coordinate initiatives
• Must possess a professional, courteous, and resilient attitude
• Proven track record of meeting targets and delivering tangible outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organisational skills
• Ability to build productive business relationships with peers, direct reports and stakeholders.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Individual and portfolio Key Performance Indicators at or above target
• Engaged and enthusiastic teams
• Reduced attrition and absenteeism
• Strong relationships within Acquire, with Vocus leadership and with other stakeholders
• Completion of initiatives within required timeframes
• Improved efficiency and effectiveness of team members
• Reduction in Telecommunications and Energy Ombudsman complaints

WHAT WE VALUE

We’re proud of our diverse global team, all working in a collaborative environment and happy to share these common values:

• Collaboration
• Impact
• Passion
• Transparency

Join the A-Team and experience the A-Life!