Internal Reports Lead

Qualifications 5–10 years of relevant professional experience. Bachelor's degree in Accountancy. Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Background in auditing, taxation, banking, and financial services. Job Description Job Summary The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the Internal Reports Team under the Financial Reporting Record-to-Report (R2R) Department. The role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), effective internal controls, and continuous improvement of financial reporting processes. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Analysis and Reporting - Oversee the monthly financial statement closing process and ensure timely reporting to management. - Review financial reports and establish effective controls, monitoring, and review procedures. - Assess the impact of new accounting standards and implement necessary changes to reporting processes and systems. - Ensure proper accounting treatment of non-routine transactions and accurate financial disclosures. 2. Governance, Internal Controls, and Risk Management - Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of internal, statutory, and regulatory reports. - Implement controls to prevent material misstatements arising from fraud or error. - Ensure general ledger balances are reconciled and subsidiary ledgers are complete and accurate. - Maintain compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards and applicable regulatory requirements. 3. Project Management and Audit Coordination - Lead financial reporting initiatives involving new systems, accounting standards, and reconciliation processes. - Coordinate with internal and external auditors, including the BSP and SGV, and address audit findings and regulatory concerns. - Develop service-level agreements and secure business approvals when required. - Oversee the implementation and effective utilization of applicable Oracle ERP and EPM modules. 4. Team Leadership and Development - Supervise team members, manage workloads, and ensure timely completion of deliverables. - Implement maker-checker controls to maintain the accuracy and integrity of reports and disclosures. - Coach and mentor team members on regulatory reporting and accounting standards. - Promote team engagement, development, and retention. 5. Stakeholder Communication - Maintain effective communication with internal departments, management, and key stakeholders. - Escalate and resolve reporting issues promptly. - Communicate the impact of regulatory, financial, and sustainability-related changes to relevant stakeholders. 6. Process Improvement - Identify and resolve data quality issues and streamline financial reporting operations. - Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce turnaround times and improve month-end closing processes. - Optimize manual adjustments and implement Change the Bank (CTB) initiatives to improve operational efficiency.