Description
At SiteMinder we believe the individual contributions of our employees are what drive our success. That’s why we hire and encourage diverse teams that include and respect a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their unique selves to work and be proud of doing so. It’s in our differences that we will keep revolutionising the way for our customers. We are better together!
What We Do…
We’re people who love technology but know that hoteliers just want things to be simple. So since 2006 we’ve been constantly innovating our world-leading hotel commerce platform to help accommodation owners find and book more guests online - quickly and simply.
We’ve helped everyone from boutique hotels to big chains, enabling travellers to book igloos, cabins, castles, holiday parks, campsites, pubs, resorts, Airbnbs, and everything in between.
And today, we’re the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, supporting 47,000 hotels in 150 countries - with over 125 million reservations processed by SiteMinder’s technology every year.
About The Finance Manager Role...
The Finance Manager will oversee all financial operations of the Philippines while reporting to the Head Office in Australia. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with local and international regulations, effective cash flow management, and the implementation of group financial policies and procedures in the Philippine office. This position also supports the Australian headquarters by delivering timely financial insights to facilitate strategic decision-making.
What You Will Do...
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Provide monthly analysis of financial results, identifying trends, and offering actionable insights to improve business performance.
- Review (and prepare when necessary) balance sheet reconciliations
- Review reconciliation between Workday results and local accounting book
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of financial reports to the Australian head office.
- Prepare annual financial reports for the Philippines subsidiary in accordance with local and international accounting standards.
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Support the preparation of the subsidiary's annual budget and periodic forecasts in collaboration with the Australian head office.
- Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Ensure compliance with Philippine taxation, corporate laws, and other financial regulations.
- With support from the head office tax team, oversee timely filing of tax returns, audits, and regulatory submissions.
- Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities as required.
- Cash Flow and Treasury Management
- Monitor and manage the subsidiary’s cash flow to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency.
- Review and approve supplier invoices and payments.
- Internal Controls and Risk Management
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks in the subsidiary's operations.
- Collaboration with Australian Head Office
- Act as the main point of contact between the Philippine subsidiary and the Australian head office for all finance-related matters.
- Align the subsidiary’s financial strategies with the group’s overall objectives and policies.
- Support group-level initiatives, including system implementations and process improvements.
- Team Leadership and Development
- Manage, mentor, and develop the local finance team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence within the team.
What you have...
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent certification).
- Extensive years of finance or accounting experience, with a few years in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of Philippine taxation, corporate regulations, and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
- Experience in managing financial reporting for multinational companies.
- Proficient in accounting software (preferred experience with Workday); advanced skills in Excel preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across cultures and time zones.
- Experience working with India or Thailand market is a plus
Our Perks & Benefits
- Hybrid work set up
- Private healthcare for you and up to 2 qualified dependents on day 1
- Mental health and well-being initiatives
- Generous parental (including secondary) leave policy
- Paid birthday, study and volunteering leave every year
- Sponsored social clubs, team events, and celebrations
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to help you connect and get involved
- Investment in your personal growth offering training for your advancement
Does this job sound like you? If yes, we'd love for you to be part of our team! Please send a copy of your resume and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.
When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any adjustments you may need during the interview process. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
Requirements
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