Manila - Head of Finance

The role

The Head of Finance leads Philippine finance operations and oversees the local finance team. This role manages accounting, reporting, regulatory compliance, and works with the Canada Finance team.

What you will do

• Own month-end closing, financial statements, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy.
• Ensure timely BIR, SEC, and other government filings, including statutory audits and payroll-related remittances.
• Manage cash flow, banking, payables, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Establish and improve financial processes, approval controls, and compliance procedures.
• Lead and develop the Manila finance team.
• Coordinate with Canada Finance on intercompany transactions, financial reporting, and group accounting standards.

Required qualifications

• Licensed CPA in the Philippines
• At least 8 years of experience in finance and accounting
• 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of Philippine taxation, statutory compliance, and IFRS
• Hands-on experience managing month-end closing and financial reporting
• Experience with intercompany accounting and reporting to an international or foreign parent company
• Strong Excel, analytical, and financial management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with senior leadership
• Willing to work fully onsite in BGC, Taguig, with some working-hour overlap with Canada

About the company

Evident is part of the Nimbyx Group of Companies.