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Finance Manager.

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  • Salary Competitive Salary
  • Location Asia Pacific
  • Reference 38837

Aย fast-growing start-up operating in the regulated Online Gaming sector is hiring a Finance Manager.

They are seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to take ownership of all financial operations within our Manila office.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can set up and manageย Real Time Reporting, reconciliation, accounting, payroll, tax, and banking processes for a fast growing high volume / low transaction value, online business.ย 

The role reports to the Group CFO.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

  • Own the end-to-end financial reporting process, including:
    • Daily, Monthly, quarterly, and annual close
    • Management accounts
    • Board reporting packs
    • Daily Transaction Reconciliation
    • Real Time KPI Monitoring and Reporting
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across all products.
  • Maintain strong general ledger control and reconciliation processes.
  • Provide the Group CFO with input into consolidated reporting at group-level including company specific insights.

Casino & iGaming Finance Operations

  • Oversee daily financial operations of the online business, including:
    • Player wallet accounting and segregation
    • Payment reconciliations (PSPs, gateways, wallets)
    • Deposit and withdrawal tracking
    • Bonus cost accounting and liability tracking
    • Affiliate and revenue share calculations
  • Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of high-volume low value transactions.
  • Monitor gaming KPIs including GGR, NGR, and margin performance.

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to PAGCOR financial and reporting requirements.
  • Support audits, regulatory filings, and compliance reporting.
  • Work closely with Compliance and Legal teams on AML/KYC- financial controls.
  • Maintain documentation and audit trails in line with regulatory expectations.

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Build and enhance scalable finance processes and controls.
  • Support implementation and optimization of ERP/accounting systems.
  • Drive automation across reconciliations, reporting, and workflows.
  • Improve reporting speed, accuracy, and transparency.

FP&A Support

  • Partner with the Group CFO on budgeting and forecasting cycles.
  • Own the entire Budget & Forecast process for this location
  • Support analysis on:
    • Marketing spend and ROI
    • Bonus efficiency
    • Cost control and margin improvement
  • Responsible for Departmental and other Cost Reporting
  • Ensure Financial Control is in place and managed effectively
  • Deliver actionable financial insights to support commercial decisions.

Team Leadership

  • Lead and develop the local finance team.
  • Establish clear processes, responsibilities, and performance standards.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Oversee payroll processing in compliance with Philippine regulations
  • Provide Statutory Accounting, tax filings and regulatory compliance
  • Manage banking relationships and cash flow
  • Prepare financial reports and summaries as required
  • Coordinate with external accountants and auditors
  • Responsible for Departmental and other Cost Reporting
  • Ensure Financial Control is in place and managed effectively

Requirements

  • An Online experienced individual with strong knowledge of KPI reporting and high volume reconciliation requirements
  • Experience in accounting or finance generalist role
  • Experience handling payroll and tax compliance
  • Start-up or small company experience preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Able to work independently

Key Attributes

  • Self-starter with strong ownership mentality
  • Hands-on and practical
  • Reliable and detail-focused
  • Able to build structure in a growing company

Required Experience

  • 8โ€“12 years of finance experience, with at least 3โ€“5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
  • Strong background in iGaming industry
  • Solid technical accounting knowledgeย 
  • Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting in complex environments.
  • Strong experience with reconciliations and high-volume transaction flows.
  • Happy to work in a hands on capacity as the business scales the operation locally

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working within a regulated gaming environment
  • Prior experience supporting a business launch or high-growth scale-up.
  • Familiarity with gaming metrics (GGR, NGR, RTP, bonus models etc).
  • Experience with ERP systems and finance automation tools.
  • Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).

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