Finance Manager  

We are looking for a Finance Manager to lead our local team of three (and growing) and primarily be responsible for overseeing the overall finance operations in our Manila office. This role is an instrumental part of Canva's Philippine operations and broader group finance function and will act as a bridge between the headquarters and local finance team.

Your role as a Finance Supervisor means ensuring day to day processes run smoothly and compliance deadlines are met. You will also work closely with the Country Operations Manager to drive strategic group initiatives as Canva continues its exciting journey.

Leads the team

• Help guide the Finance Function and its progression during Canva’s continued growth
• Define the service scope and levels for the local team and ensure appropriate resourcing levels to achieve
• Set goals and objectives for the team and individual team members
• Ensure that each team member has the appropriate guidance and feedback to develop their skills
• Monitor the workload of each team member and assist them with capacity planning
• Assess requests for information of stakeholders (internal & external) and prioritise having regard to operational considerations and business needs

Maintains high standards

• Ensure that the accounting records of the Company are prepared in a timely manner
• Review of employee and vendor payouts, computations for payroll related taxes & entitlements and monthly reports/remittances of Philhealth, Pag-Ibig & SSS
• Review of all compliance filings and preparation of yearly reconciliations - income tax, VAT, employee/supplier withholding tax and employee entitlements
• Oversight of the Accounts Payable process across the Canva group
• Controlling cash management and handling

Consistently meets deadlines

• Drive the timely and accurate completion of month end processes/reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management reporting pack
• Budget preparation and variance analysis
• Assist in intercompany transactions and invoicing
• Assist in the implementation and administration of the employee stock option program
• Liaise with auditors in relation to annual company and group audits

Drives change and improvement

• Lead the evolution of internal controls appropriate to Canva’s size and nature during the continued growth of the business
• Apply your prior knowledge and experience in utilising technology solutions and outsourcing low risk/high effort tasks for achieving efficiencies and process scaling
• Continuously evaluate responsibilities, risk areas and knowledge gaps of the team as transaction volumes and complexities of the business increase
• Assist team members in optimising their roles and time allocation through an increased reliance on technology

• A Certified Public Accountant or a member of the Philippines Institute of Chartered Accountants (or similar)
• Have at least 5+ years relevant work experience
• Have at least 3 years of experience in people management
• Have experience working in a private company environment
• Have experience in using a cloud accounting software (or can demonstrate extensive knowledge of how technology is used in a Finance Function)

These would also be an advantage:

• Big 4 (or top tier accountancy firm) training and career progression
• Experience dealing with Australian businesses
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Experience with the finance team of a BPO or service entity
• Experience in a fast paced, dynamic startup environment
• Experience working within an international group