Manager - Subsidiary Controllership

Location

Role Overview

The Subsidiary Finance Manager will oversee the financial governance of international subsidiaries (US & Philippines). The role includes ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit readiness, and efficient cash flow management, while driving process improvements and supporting strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Subsidiary Oversight:

  Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting from US & Philippines subsidiaries, review subsidiary accounts for group consolidation, and manage incorporation, liquidation, or restructuring of entities.

• Financial Governance & Compliance:

  Oversee statutory compliance, audit readiness, Capex and Opex management, dividend distributions, and tax payments to ensure full adherence to regulations.

• Reporting & Controls:

  Prepare monthly dashboards and financial reports for senior management, support statutory and internal audits, and ensure compliance with SOX/IFC requirements where applicable.

• Process Improvements:

  Drive automation, strengthen internal controls, and implement best practices to improve efficiency across subsidiaries.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

  Act as liaison between group finance and local finance teams, ensuring alignment, transparency, and effective communication across entities.

Education

• Chartered Accountant (CA):

  A qualified Chartered Accountant with expertise in financial reporting, audit compliance, and controllership.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA):

  International accounting qualification (US or equivalent) with strong knowledge of multinational subsidiary governance, IFRS/US GAAP, and global compliance.

Certifications (Preferred)

• SOX/IFC Compliance Certification:

  Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls, audit frameworks, and reporting requirements.

• IFRS / US GAAP Exposure:

  Specialization in international accounting standards and reporting practices for multinational entities.

Qualifications / Experience

• 2to 4 years of

  post-qualification experience

  in controllership or subsidiary finance, preferably in a multinational or Big 4 environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP / Oracle) and international financial reporting standards.
• Experience in managing cross-border teams and subsidiary structures.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, process orientation, and ability to work in complex, multi-entity environments.