Senior Financial Controller

Why this role is important for us:

Senior Financial Controllers are finance professionals who form part of the Global Finance team, working as part of the finance and accounting function. The Senior Financial Controller has a solid understanding of accounting practices, and their work ensures the smooth operation of the department.

The work of a Senior Financial Controller can vary from business unit to business unit depending on the composition of the department. Regardless of specific tasks assigned the Senior Financial Controller is responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of transactions which are the basis of our internal and external reporting activities. A Senior Financial Controller will be assigned some of the more complex accounting activities in the department. They should possess advanced communications skills and should be able to handle the majority of their workload without a significant amount of direction.

What you will be responsible for:

• To overview accounting operation provided in GFS in Manila
• To reconcile balance sheet accounts (Local GAAP and IFRS)
• To support the annual accounts process
• To record all compensation payments, accruals and adjustments.
• To assist as needed with local tax filings (sales tax, VAT, etc.)
• To assist with the creation of vendor payments after validation of correct approvals.
• To maintain fixed asset subledgers
• To approve travel and expense claims and ensure company policies are being followed.
• To maintain internal cash reporting
• To support customer contracts creation and to overview billing process
• To prepare local stat reports and shareholder resolutions
• Perform other ad hoc reporting as needed.
• To assist internal and external auditors

A Senior Financial Controller will be assigned a specific portion of the month end closing responsibilities.

Other tasks assigned to a Senior Financial Controller may include preparation of journal entries

What we value:

• 10 years of working experience in finance department of a multinational company
• A good knowledge of Local and tax GAAP together with a basic knowledge of IFRS principles.
• Very good Knowledge of MS office – Excel
• Fluent in English and Italian
• Good organizational skills, capacity to works per priorities
• Good communication skills

Who we are : 

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general.

SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are enthusiastic about building and supporting a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are imperative to our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients. 

While striving to deliver client value, we believe it is vital to consider our people and our planet in every business decision we make. Acting responsibly is not optional. It is essential. 

Benefits :

Attractive salary and bonus scheme are essential for any work agreement. However, in SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide an work private life balance: flexible work hours, a hybrid workplace model, and extra days of vacation. We also practice an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.

Next steps :

Please click below to apply or get in touch with Oleksandra Nelipa ([email protected]) to learn more about the vacancy and what SimCorp offers regarding salary, benefits, and perks.

Applications are continuously assessed, so please send your CV in English as soon as possible. If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role fits you, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.