Roots of Health is seeking a Finance Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting functions, compliance, internal controls, and efficient transaction reporting. This role ensures that financial policies and procedures are effectively implemented to support strategic decision-making while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. 

This is a full-time position in Puerto Princesa City with a probation period up to six months, depending on performance. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include PhilHealth, SSS, Pagibig, health insurance, 10 paid vacation days, 10 paid sick leave days, 5 paid leave for Holy Week, and 10 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year. 

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Supervise and ensure accuracy in daily financial transactions, including payments, receivables, payables, and reconciliations.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, reports, and analyses in compliance with local accounting standards to support decision-making.
• Maintain organized financial records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Support the Finance Director in financial reporting for management, donors, and regulatory agencies.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, legal, and other financial-related requirements, including SEC filings, BIR registrations and forms, permits, and accreditations.
• Implement and monitor internal control policies and procedures.
• Ensure all expenses are properly reviewed, approved, and processed in accordance with finance and procurement policies.
• Ensure timely remittance of mandatory government payments and statutory contributions.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory agencies.

Team Coordination & Process Improvement

• Ensure efficient and well-documented financial processes and systems to enhance productivity.
• Provide guidance and oversight to finance staff, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure financial procedures align with and support operational/program needs.
• Contribute to performance evaluations for finance team members and provide training on financial policies as needed.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred)
• 5 years of experience in financial accounting and management, with at least 2 years of supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial compliance
• Proficiency in financial reporting, audit coordination, and financial compliance.
• Experience in an online accounting system
• Adept at using spreadsheets
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Trustworthy and ethical in handling sensitive financial information 
• Analytical and proactive in identifying solutions
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player, able to explain financial concepts and adapt to changing needs.

Desired:

• Experience in working at a nonprofit or social enterprise
• Experience in accounting for funds from international funders, including grant audits
• Experience in managing a portfolio of investments

Send a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to jobs@rootsofhealth.org as soon as possible.

Type: “Finance Manager Position” in the subject line.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Interviews with shortlisted applicants will be conducted on a rolling basis.

About Roots of Health / Ugat ng Kalusugan

Roots of Health / Ugat ng Kalusugan is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of women and girls, and their communities, in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, in the Philippines. We envision self-reliant women, young people and communities living healthy reproductive lives in Palawan. Roots of Health empowers women and girls to secure their right to health and freedom from violence, and to support and protect the health and well-being of their children. Our activities are guided by the international human rights framework, which includes a core belief that health is a human right, and activities are carried out using a community-based approach.