Senior Finance Officer

We’re MiQ, a programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. We’re experts in data science, analytics and programmatic trading, and we’re always ready to react and solve challenges quickly, to make sure our clients are always spending their media investments on the right things in the right places.

As the first finance hire for a newly formed Philippine entity wholly owned by MiQ Digital Ltd (UK), you’ll lead the establishment and in‑house transition of finance operations—initially managed by an external consulting firm. Your scope includes supervising end‑to‑end finance functions, spanning billing/AR, AP and expense management, payroll, insurance, month‑end close, tax, statutory compliance, and stakeholder coordination across JAPAC and UK central teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Setup & Transition
• Collaborate with the consulting firm to document current processes, identify improvement opportunities, and progressively transition them in‑house.
• Implement scalable finance workflows and systems for billing, expense management, payroll, and insurance administration.
• Accounting & Month‑End Close
• Manage daily transactions (AP/AR), reconcile accounts, and ensure timely billing realization.
• Lead month‑end close cycles, and generate variance analysis reports for JAPAC and UK review.
• Compliance & Tax Oversight
• Ensure compliance with Philippine statutory obligations (BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG) and insurance regulations.
• Coordinate with external consultants or auditors to prepare and file tax returns (income tax, VAT, withholding taxes) and meet audit requirements.
• Cross‑Regional Collaboration
• Serve as the local finance liaison to both JAPAC and UK central finance teams, aligning on policies, reporting standards, and system harmonization.
• Support cross-border financial initiatives, regional budgeting exercises, and ad-hoc analytics or audit requests.
• Process Optimization & Documentation
• Draft and maintain the finance operations playbook—detailing key processes, control checkpoints, and operational documentation.
• Recommend and implement financial improvements and automation.
• Cross functional Collaboration
• Partner with HR on payroll, employee benefits, and compliance with labor-related contributions.
• Work with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure accurate client billing, revenue recognition, and expense allocation.

What you’ll bring

• Education - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management (CPA preferred)
• Experience - 4–6 years in finance operations, accounting, or compliance—preferably at multinational corporations or shared services centers
• Technical Skills - Proficient with ERPs/accounting software; strong MS Excel capabilities; understanding of Philippine statutory frameworks
• Language Skills: Fluent in English required for cross-border communication.
• Stakeholder & Project Management Experience - transitioning operations in-house; cross-team and cross-region collaboration
• Other Skills -
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with a passion for process improvement and operational excellence
• Extremely strong analytical, problem-solving skills and business acumen
• Strong communications skills
• A growth mindset and an ability to navigate regional expansion
• Project and time management skills
• Analytical mindset, sense of ownership, ethical, and demonstrated accountability in fast-paced environments

What’s in it for you?

MiQ is incredibly proud to foster a welcoming culture. We do everything possible to make sure everyone feels valued for what they bring. With global teams committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we’re always moving towards becoming an even better place to work.

Values:

Our values are so much more than statements. They unite MiQers in every corner of the world. They shape the way we work and the decisions we make. And they inspire us to stay true to ourselves and to aim for better. Our values are there to be embraced by everyone, so that we naturally live and breathe them. Just like inclusivity, our values flow through everything we do - no matter how big or small.

• We do what we love - Passion
• We figure it out - Determination
• We anticipate the unexpected - Agility
• We always unite - Unite
• We dare to be unconventional - Courage

Benefits:

Every region and office has specific perks and benefits, but every person joining MiQ can expect:

• A hybrid work environment
• New hire orientation with job specific onboarding and training
• Internal and global mobility opportunities
• Competitive healthcare benefits
• Bonus and performance incentives
• Generous annual PTO, paid parental leave, with two additional paid days to acknowledge holidays, cultural events, or inclusion initiatives
• Employee resource groups designed to connect people across all MiQ regions, drive action, and support our communities

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Equal Opportunity Employer