Position Purpose

The Senior Associate member of BSPB Finance is primarily responsible in assisting the BSPB Head of Finance for the coordination of the accounting closing, together with local stakeholders, the Finance Regional Platform (HK and ISPL FSS) and ISPL Accounts Payable team (FOP). He / She shall be responsible for the preparation of statutory accounts and local regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

In this role, he/she acts as one of the contact points of the BSPB regarding all Finance related topics and assists in execution of local finance deliverables in full compliance with accounting standards, local regulations, and internal control requirements.

The junior team member of BSPB Finance is required to have a good understanding of the activity dynamics of the entity that he/she supervises, manages upcoming accounting requirements, and works with the BSPB Head of Finance to formulate advice and opinions that will be shared to the Management Team of the entity.

1. Ensure that the Manila branch complies with Regional and Head Office instructions, including those for Forecasts/Budgets

• Work closely with Regional Platform Teams on daily BAU work. 
• Ensure accounts are properly maintained and controlled. 
• Liaise with Manila Head of Finance in coordinating with local Businesses and Functions to assist in Head Office Reporting.

2. Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Requirements 

• Accurate and timely preparation of various reports (Statutory, Head Office, Tax and Fiscal, Liquidity, Management), in compliance with BNPP Policy and local regulations. 
• Liaising with external auditors for audit requirements and preparation of internal and audited statements.

3. Ensure BSPB tax and other regulatory filings are done on time 

• Work with Manila Head of Finance in executing and monitoring tax and other regulatory filings. 
• Timely preparation of recurring tax returns to be filed with the BIR 
• Liaise with Manila Head of Finance to ensure that Management and the Regional Tax Department are advised of any tax operational aspects in a timely manner 
• Liaise with external advisors for Tax Compliance services and execute activities pertaining to tax operations under the guidance of the Regional Tax Department 

4. Supervise and Coordinate accounts payable function for BSPB 

• Accounts Payable Function for BSPB is supported by ISPL FOP team 
• Staff Claims, Supplier Payments and Intergroup Invoicing (payments in and out) to be performed by Finance Operations Platform (FOP) in ISPL under Group’s standardized procedures. 
• Validation of the expenses and payments amounts. 
• Liaise with local Business and Functions to ensure that supplier invoices are processed and uploaded in PDAP. 
• Obtain tax advice from external tax advisors for complex/new transactions. 
• Ensure staff claims and supplier payments are made on time. 

5. Liaise with Regional Finance Teams to ensure full alignment: 

• Together with BSPB Head of Finance, practice close coordination with Regional Finance Teams to keep abreast of changes, focuses, priorities 
• Contribute to Regional initiatives and ensure local application is fully in line 

6. Ensure Group’s operational control framework with regard Finance is effectively followed 

• Ensure written procedures are up to date and are being followed. 

7. Other contributions 

• Prepare and update cash flow reporting for BSPB entity 
• Prepare of variance reports on actual vis-à-vis the budget / forecast of the Company 
• Ensure that the physical verification of fixed assets is carried out for the Company as per Group guidelines 
• Liaise with the regulators and consultants appointed for handling routine activities from time to time 
• Liaise with Professional Firms to seek opinion on various finance matters.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Financial Management or other related courses. 
• At least 3-5 years of post-qualification experience 
• Philippine CPA certification is preferred, though not required
• Good knowledge on Finance, Tax, internal control, local regulations 
• Knowledge in the concept of cost center tagging and allocation
• Experienced in WHT and VAT concepts
• Ability to work independently, with carefulness, confidence, responsibility 
• Analytical skills, and eye for detail 
• Presentation skills, confident in approach. 
• Communication skills & ability to manage stress 
• Organized, solution oriented