435553 | Finance Manager (negros occidental; academe)Monroe Consulting Group P

Executive search firm Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is representing a prestigious educational institution committed to excellence in secondary and higher education. Renowned as a trailblazer, the institution is dedicated to providing progressive and practical education for global competitiveness. We are actively seeking a qualified Finance Manager with 1-3 years of supervisory or managerial experience in a finance department and a Certified Public Accountant license. This vital role involves overseeing finance operations, preparing comprehensive financial reports, and providing strategic recommendations for the institution's long-term success. The position requires an onsite setup and is based in Silay, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Job Summary:The Finance Manager oversees end-to-end finance operations, financial planning, and analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations, suggests improvements to finance procedures and controls, and offers advice to school management on strategies for maximizing profits and securing long-term success.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare enrollment and income projections for the school.
Manage the books of accounts, including the Journal, General Ledger, Cash Disbursements book, and Cash Receipts books.
Process all reports for payments.
Monitor all financial transactions of the school (payables, receivables, employee benefits, loans, company insurance, students' insurance, and employee insurance).
Prepare the Trial Balance and consolidate the Annual Budget.
Prepare year-end financial reports for the Board of Directors and external auditors.
Prepare proposed budgets and monitor approved budgets.
Prepare monthly budget performance reports.
Supervise the annual evaluation of the Business Office staff.
Prepare journal vouchers for enrollment projections every semester and send them to the internal auditor.
Check the accuracy of check vouchers for all accounts payable prepared by the accounts payable clerk, usually in weekly payments.
Check the accuracy of payroll checks every 15th and end of the month.
Prepare confidential payroll every 15th and end of the month.
Send billing statements for Tulong-Dunong grantees (CHED).
Process TES liquidations and follow up on TES Funds.
Check collection reports, and ORs versus deposit slips (passbook).
Check the accuracy of petty cash funds (receipts are intact and cash).
Act as a cashier in the absence of the cashier.
Deposit collections in the absence of the cashier.
Fulfill other requirements needed by government agencies (filing of tax, etc.).
Approve promissory notes every exam time (monthly) and enrollment time.
Supervise/attend to accounting staff queries/problems related to work.
Perform other related work as assigned by the School Director, Auditing Office Manila Legal & ASI, etc.
Key Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business administration with a major in finance management, accounting, a degree in Commerce, or another related course.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
1 to 3 years of experience working in a finance department as a finance officer or supervisor.
Proven experience as an accounting supervisor or officer.
Adept knowledge of accountancy and other related finance procedures.
Proficiency in SAP or any related accounting system.
Excellent organizational and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
Summary of role requirements:
Looking for candidates available to work:
Monday: Morning
Tuesday: Morning
Wednesday: Morning
Thursday: Morning
Friday: Morning
More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
Working rights required for this role
Expected salary: ₱60,000 - ₱80,000 per month