Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis

Manage the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Lead financial forecasting, scenario planning, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making. Consolidate, check, review and analyze group-level financial reports across business units.

2. Corporate Taxes & Disbursements

Manage the preparation of reports and ensure compliance with tax regulations and corporate tax filings and payments. Supervise checking and approval of disbursement processes e.g. checks, auto credit payments and Digibanker for manager’s check, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls.

3. Reports Analysis & Business Insights

Analyze historical to up to date financial and operational reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to the executive team.

4. Internal Controls & Policy Implementation

Establish and maintain robust internal controls and risk management practices. Review and enhance financial policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.

5. Budget & Planning Management

Support the annual budgeting process and ensure departmental alignment with financial goals. Support in monitoring budget utilization and provide guidance on cost control and resource allocation.

6. People Management & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve high performance and career growth. Transform a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Direct implementation of Inquirer Performance System to the whole Finance Department and prioritize maintenance of high levels of productivity within the team.

7. Oversight of Inquirer Foundation

Help in the review of Financial reports and documents for the Inquirer Foundation.

8. Other Tasks & Special Projects

Manage ad hoc financial initiatives, system improvements, and special projects as assigned. Manage special projects/ reports, including break-even, cost and profitability studies and other vital reports, as requested. Support external audits, investor reporting, and board presentations when needed. Perform other related tasks that may be assigned.