Finance Reporting and Compliance Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Reporting and Compliance Lead to join our finance team in the Philippines. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the company's financial statements, while also ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements. This role requires a deep understanding of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), tax regulations, and internal control frameworks.

Accountabilities

• Oversee the preparation and accurate reporting of all financial statements in compliance with PFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Ensure adherence to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regulations, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements, and other local compliance mandates.
• Coordinate with internal departments, external auditors, and tax advisors to ensure comprehensive audits and reviews.
• Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation that may affect the company's reporting and compliance procedures.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to ensure compliance with the Philippine's Financial Reporting Standards Council (FRSC) and other regulatory bodies.
• Manage a team of financial reporting professionals (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Tax Lead), fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Document financial processes and policies to ensure best practices and compliance.
• Oversee daily cash management, including monitoring bank account balances and preparing cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.
• Execute transactions such as fund transfers, payments, and trade finance activities with a high degree of accuracy and in compliance with internal controls.
• Maintain robust controls around bank account management, including the opening, closing, and updating of signatories for bank accounts.
• Conduct training sessions for company personnel on financial compliance and best practices as needed.
• Identify and assess financial risks related to compliance issues.

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agricultural innovation companies (part of the 23 Billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA (Philippines) is strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial reporting and compliance, with a thorough understanding of Philippine tax laws and regulations.
• Proficient in PFRS, SEC reporting, and BIR compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with SOX or similar internal control frameworks is advantageous.
• Proficiency with financial software, SAP FICO, and advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of working with shared services; and
• Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional and multi-cultural stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based role with standard working hours; may require additional hours during peak reporting periods.
• Occasional travel may be required for training, audits, or regulatory meetings

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.