Finance Controller
We are seeking a hands-on Finance Controller to oversee financial operations and accounting activities within a leading insurance organisation. The role focuses on transaction review, month-end closing, reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance, while driving process improvements and partnering with key stakeholders. Ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong controllership experience.
Finance Controller
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
A leading insurance organisation is seeking a Finance Controller to oversee financial accounting, controllership, and reporting activities. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a regulated environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence, financial integrity, and process improvements.
You will play a key role in managing financial close processes, maintaining robust internal controls, ensuring compliance with PFRS/IFRS, supporting audits, and partnering with stakeholders across the business to enhance financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to finance transformation initiatives while working within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day financial accounting and controllership activities.
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain strong internal controls and regulatory compliance standards.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
- Drive process improvement and finance transformation initiatives.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen financial operations.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CPA qualification preferred.
- At least 7 years of experience in accounting, controllership, financial reporting, or finance operations.
- Strong knowledge of PFRS/IFRS, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.
- Experience within insurance, banking, or financial services is highly preferred.
- Proven analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Track record of driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Why Join?
- Opportunity to take ownership of a critical finance leadership role.
- Exposure to finance transformation and business-wide initiatives.
- Collaborative and inclusive culture with strong leadership support.
- Flexible working arrangements and continuous learning opportunities.
Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Banking & Financial Services
Focus: Insurance
Industry: Insurance
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Makati
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: RVZSE8-CE443318
Date posted: 3 September 2026
Consultant: Claire Silva
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