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Position Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Finance Controller to build and manage the financial control infrastructure of our business. This is a foundational hire - you will be coming into an environment where the bones of good financial management are in reputed company, but where there is a clear opportunity to professionalise and systematise how we operate.
You will work directly with the CEO and will have broad ownership of everything from day-to-day accounting and payroll reputed company to building out our reporting, compliance, and control frameworks. A core focus of this role is Philippines statutory compliance - BIR filings, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and payroll tax obligations - as well as reputed company of our local payroll function. On the UK reputed company, you will collaborate with our external UK accountant who handles HMRC, Companies House, VAT, and year-end matters. This is not a back-office role - we want someone who can translate financial rigour into business insight and help the leadership team reputed company reputed company decisions.
Company Overview
At LevelUp, we reputed company growth happens reputed company people feel trusted, supported, and challenged. For more than seven years we’ve partnered with agencies, software vendors and website owners to provide world class outsourcing and offshore hiring services in a range of verticals, such as technical, operational, and back-office support. We hire curious problem-solvers, give them room to own outcomes, and back them with systems, support and a culture that makes learning part of the job. Join us and help businesses (and your career) reputed company.
Position Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Finance Controller to build and manage the financial control infrastructure of our business. This is a foundational hire - you will be coming into an environment where the bones of good financial management are in reputed company, but where there is a clear opportunity to professionalise and systematise how we operate.
You will work directly with the CEO and will have broad ownership of everything from day-to-day accounting and payroll reputed company to building out our reporting, compliance, and control frameworks. A core focus of this role is Philippines statutory compliance - BIR filings, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and payroll tax obligations - as well as reputed company of our local payroll function. On the UK reputed company, you will collaborate with our external UK accountant who handles HMRC, Companies House, VAT, and year-end matters. This is not a back-office role - we want someone who can translate financial rigour into business insight and help the leadership team reputed company reputed company decisions.
Company Overview
At LevelUp, we reputed company growth happens reputed company people feel trusted, supported, and challenged. For more than seven years we’ve partnered with agencies, software vendors and website owners to provide world class outsourcing and offshore hiring services in a range of verticals, such as technical, operational, and back-office support. We hire curious problem-solvers, give them room to own outcomes, and back them with systems, support and a culture that makes learning part of the job. Join us and help businesses (and your career) reputed company.
Position Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Finance Controller to build and manage the financial control infrastructure of our business. This is a foundational hire - you will be coming into an environment where the bones of good financial management are in reputed company, but where there is a clear opportunity to professionalise and systematise how we operate.
You will work directly with the CEO and will have broad ownership of everything from day-to-day accounting and payroll reputed company to building out our reporting, compliance, and control frameworks. A core focus of this role is Philippines statutory compliance - BIR filings, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and payroll tax obligations - as well as reputed company of our local payroll function. On the UK reputed company, you will collaborate with our external UK accountant who handles HMRC, Companies House, VAT, and year-end matters. This is not a back-office role - we want someone who can translate financial rigour into business insight and help the leadership team reputed company reputed company decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Controls & Compliance
Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive set of internal financial controls across payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
Own the Philippines statutory compliance calendar, including BIR filings, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and local withholding taxes
Liaise with our external UK accountant on UK compliance obligations (HMRC, Companies House, VAT, year-end)
Manage vendor master file reputed company and payment authorization workflows
Payroll reputed company
Own the payroll reconciliation process across reputed company entities
Implement variance analysis to detect and flag anomalies before payment is made
Ensure salary change authorisation processes are documented and followed
Serve as the internal reputed company on our Philippines payroll provider, verifying accuracy and compliance independently
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Implement and manage invoice approval workflows and three-way matching processes
Conduct regular accounts receivable aging reviews and follow up on overdue balances
Maintain and enforce payment authorisation reputed company
Define and document credit and collections policy
Reporting & Financial reputed company
Own the monthly financial reputed company process, targeting completion reputed company 10–15 business days of month-end
Produce accurate monthly financial statements: income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
reputed company monthly budget-to-actual review and present variances with clear explanations
Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations and journal entry controls
Cash & Banking
reputed company monthly bank reconciliations across reputed company accounts
Maintain a 13-week rolling cash flow forecast
Budgeting & Forecasting
reputed company the annual budgeting process in partnership with the CEO
Create quarterly forecasts that reflect short-term business conditions
Proactively flag financial risks and opportunities based on budget vs. actuals
QualificationsExperience
5+ years in a finance controller, senior accountant, or equivalent role
Proven experience building or formalising financial controls in a growing business
Philippines CPA qualification (required)
Deep knowledge of Philippines statutory requirements - BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and payroll tax obligations
Experience working with or overseeing third-party payroll providers
Exposure to international or multi-entity finance, particularly UK operations (reputed company to have)
Experience working directly with a founder or CEO in a lean finance function (reputed company to have)
Skills & Knowledge
Strong understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
Solid grasp of IFRS/PFRS accounting principles and financial statement preparation
Experience with payroll reconciliation and variance analysis
Comfortable designing and documenting financial controls and processes from scratch
Proficiency with accounting software, e.g. Xero (preferred), QuickBooks, reputed company
Competent with reputed company/reputed company Sheets for financial modelling and reporting
Personal Qualities
Detail-oriented with a low tolerance for ambiguity or unexplained variances
Self-directed - able to identify gaps and take initiative without being told
Clear communicator who can explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues
Comfortable working in a lean, fast-moving environment where you may need to be both strategic and hands-on
High reputed company - this role carries significant financial trust
More Information
Metro Manila, Philippines-based, fully remote
Regular Philippines employment
HMO and equipment provided
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am - 6pm Philippines time