474 Financial Control jobs in the Philippines

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Major Duties :

• Evaluate risk and likely sources of potential misstatement for significant processes
• Maintain relationships with control owners to provide guidance and training regarding SOX program and requirements
• Assist in developing regular presentations to Management and Audit Committee on relevant topics
• Communicate with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls for the business unit
• Partner and communicate with teams across business to move key initiatives forward
• Carry out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact
• Serve as a key subject matter expert and may manage daily operational activities
• More technically sound in area of expertise and has broader knowledge of other areas
• Work to meet deadlines
• Deliver a work product that requires less revision
• Able to facilitate discussions independently and reach decisions
• Utilizes understanding of various Corporate units to ensure operations, services and systems have proper controls in place
• Applies analytical skills to review information and determine potential control weaknesses
• Develops a thorough understanding of the Northern Trust Methodology and adheres to all applicable Department Standards.
• Responsible for staying current on SOX/SOC/CCAR regulation and changes in the industry

Knowledge :

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required
• Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Peoplesoft) is preferred
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced and a dynamic work environment as part of a Global Financial Control team working across multiple time zones and jurisdictions

Experience :

• Bachelor's degree, Accounting or Finance preferred
• Experience in financial services preferred
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance a plus
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor a plus

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at .

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Daily/weekly audit of all entries for accuracy.
• Identify missing supporting documents for each transaction.
• Flag anomalies and inconsistencies.
• Organize all receipts, invoices, and payment confirmations in Google Drive.
• Ensure all documents are properly labeled and linked to QuickBooks transactions.
• Prepare reconciliations and ensure all accounts match bank statements.
• Summarize account balances, expenses, outstanding receivables/payables, and flagged issues.
• Track and follow up on tax deadlines, invoice due dates, and payment commitments on behalf of the CEO.
• Communicate with bookkeepers, accountants, and department managers to resolve missing data or documentation.

HARD REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial control roles.
• QuickBooks Online (expert-level)
• Google Drive (folder structures, naming conventions, sharing permissions)
• Excel/Google Sheets for custom reports
• Detail-obsessed & organized
• Proactive in chasing missing information
• Excellent communicator in English
• High level of trustworthiness & confidentiality

About Northern Trust
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Major Duties

• Evaluate risk and likely sources of potential misstatement for significant processes
• Maintain relationships with control owners to provide guidance and training regarding SOX program and requirements
• Assist in developing regular presentations to Management and Audit Committee on relevant topics
• Communicate with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls for the business unit
• Partner and communicate with teams across business to move key initiatives forward
• Carry out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact
• Serve as a key subject matter expert and may manage daily operational activities
• More technically sound in area of expertise and has broader knowledge of other areas
• Work to meet deadlines
• Deliver a work product that requires less revision
• Able to facilitate discussions independently and reach decisions
• Utilizes understanding of various Corporate units to ensure operations, services and systems have proper controls in place
• Applies analytical skills to review information and determine potential control weaknesses
• Develops a thorough understanding of the Northern Trust Methodology and adheres to all applicable Department Standards.
• Responsible for staying current on SOX/SOC/CCAR regulation and changes in the industry

Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required
• Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Peoplesoft) is preferred
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced and a dynamic work environment as part of a Global Financial Control team working across multiple time zones and jurisdictions

Experience

• Bachelor's degree, Accounting or Finance preferred
• Experience in financial services preferred
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance a plus
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor a plus

Working With Us
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

Job Description - Senior Financial Control Assistant

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Senior Financial Control Assistant is assigned to the Technical Assistance Section (CTLA-TA) of the Loan Administration Division (CTLA) within the Controller's Department. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the designated International Staff and Officer.

Your Role

As a Senior Financial Control Assistant, you will process technical assistance (TA) claims, provide analytical support, and help coordinate processing and administrative activities in a specialized work area within ADB. You will also assist your supervisor in coordinating work in designated units whose assigned countries have higher volume and complexity of disbursement activities.

You will:

• Process TA and grant-funded project claims, including liquidations, for payment of consultants, contractors and other service providers under ADB and donor's technical assistance grants or trust funds. Check that the claims/billings submitted follow contract provisions, relevant financial covenants, applicable administrative orders/circulars, and established Bank policies.
• Review consultant's contracts to monitor cost estimates, contract variations, actual disbursements by budget line items, and prepare status of consultant's contracts for information of supervisor.
• Process disbursement vouchers, journal vouchers and other relevant payment documentation.
• Keep track of advances and liquidations, clear matched items, and prepare monthly reports on outstanding advances and unreconciled items.
• Maintain existing digital filing system by sorting and filing routine materials according to prescribed systems and established guidelines.
• Prepare multiple internal and external correspondences on TA disbursement-related matters for review by supervisors.
• Assist TA section on special projects, including process improvements and IT system enhancements, and team members with higher volumes and complex claims and liquidations.

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance; preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 5 years of experience in disbursement operations, auditing or accounting in financial institutions.
• Experience with technical assistance disbursement guidelines, related project administration instructions and operational procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in internal control concepts and business processes to help maintain sound internal controls and assess risks related to financial reporting.
• Proficiency in ADB standard and similar software programs used by multilateral development banks.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating in cross-cultural and diverse teams and ability to collaborate constructively as an active team participant.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL2.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here.

ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Visit ADB Careers FAQ for more information.

: Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-Manila

Department: Controller's Department

Division: Loan Administration Division

Unit: Technical Assistance Section, CTLA

Staff Category: Technical Local - HQ

Position Level: TL2

: 11-Sep-2025, 8:32:36 AM

: 25-Sep-2025, 11:59:00 PM

Position Overview
Job Title:
Treasury and Business Finance – Financial Control and Analysis Senior Analyst

Location:
Manila

Corporate Title
: Senior Analyst

Treasury and Business Finance (TBF) owns the Treasury and Investment Banking Finance controls and provides insights on Treasury and Business performance. TBF is a control function with a critical role of ensuring integrity, completeness, and accuracy of the Bank's financial books and records. The group performs the Product Control function, which entails providing transparent and accurate valuation and appropriate regulatory control to avoid reputational damage to the Bank. In Deutsche Bank, this control function leverages on a multi-skilled team with capabilities to understand the financial impact of trades from the analysis of Risks and Profit and Loss up to the substantiation of the Balance Sheets, and interacts with a diverse set of stakeholders.

The Financial Control and Analysis function performs various period-end activities inclusive of but not limited to journal postings, MAFA (Management Accounts vs Financial Accounts) and FOBO (Front Office vs Back Office) reconciliations, hedge accounting and substantiating balance sheet accounts - to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial and risk reports for multiple legal entities globally.

What We'll Offer You

• Competitive Salary
• Attractive Retirement Benefit
• Medical and Life Insurance upon employment
• 20 days Annual Vacation Leaves

Your Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile and close the month-end General Ledger for the accounts (Balance Sheet and P&L) for the product(s) relating to the Business and Entities within the SLA, and adjust ledger to reflect structured trades and Accounting GAAP
• Investigate and clear exceptions/break items, interacting with Revenue Control and Analysis, Operations and Transaction Accounting teams to ensure that MAFA and FOBO reconciliations of all forms are clean and aged breaks have clear ownership and defined escalation process
• Improve processes and linking this to the upstream/downstream processes and outputs
• Implement standardization to methodologies and outputs

Your Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in either Accountancy or Business equivalent degree, while further professional qualification or study .e.g. CPA, CFA, CMA, or Master's Degree will be an advantage
• Knowledge of a range of financial products and markets will be expected from you in this role, while knowledge of US-GAAP/IAS is beneficial.
• Strong competencies in investigation, problem resolution and detail intensiveness
• Possess excellent communication skills and ability to confidently interact with a diverse set of stakeholders, as well as a change mindset- as Deutsche Bank embarks on a multi-year program to transform its strategic architecture and improve its processes.
• Experience in automation, and using programming languages such as Visual Basic for Applications, Visual Basic, Python, Tableau and Alteryx will be an advantage.

How We'll Support You

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

About Us And Our Teams
Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.

We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

Click here to find out more about our diversity and inclusion policy and initiatives.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

The Joint Venture Financial Control Manager shall oversee the financial operations and performance of joint venture (JV) projects of Megaworld Corporation. He/She shall play a strategic role in ensuring sound financial planning, compliance, and reporting, while supporting the growth and governance of high-value partnerships

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with 3+ years in a managerial or JV-focused role
• Strong knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS)
• Background in real estate development, audit, or corporate finance is highly preferred
• Proven track record in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

About Northern Trust
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Major Duties

• Perform reviews of various departments by understanding the key risks and controls within the function being reviewed. Develops and executes test steps, documents results clearly and evaluates results to assess the quality of the control and/or control environment
• Think critically and take independent initiative to research inherent risks, emerging guidance, and issues relevant to processes and controls, and propose solutions or enhancements as appropriate
• Identify and evaluate risk and likely sources of potential error for significant processes
• Design and administer trainings to stakeholders
• Demonstrate professional skepticism and comfort with questioning how certain processes are being performed in order to facilitate making improvements.
• Operate independently; has in-depth knowledge of the function
• As subject area expert, provide comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level
• Carry out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult
• Responsible for direct interaction with different committees and/or management
• Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional areas
• Utilizes understanding of various Corporate units to ensure operations, services and systems have proper controls in place
• Applies analytical skills to review information and determine potential control weaknesses
• Develops a thorough understanding of the Northern Trust Methodology and adheres to all applicable Department Standards.
• Responsible for staying current on SOX/SOC/CCAR regulation and changes in the industry
• Ability to meet strict deadlines, manage multiple projects and to work under pressure during peak periods

Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Ability to work in a fast paced and a dynamic work environment as part of a Global Financial Control team working across multiple time zones and jurisdictions
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change

Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, Accounting or Finance preferred
• Experience in financial services preferred
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance a plus
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor a plus

Working With Us
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

About Our Manila Office
The Northern Trust Manila office celebrated a decade of excellence in 2024. Through agility, resiliency, innovation, and excellence, they have evolved into a dynamic hub with diverse capabilities and a thriving workforce of over 1,200 — driving meaningful impact and sustainable growth. Learn more.

• Daily/weekly audit of all entries for accuracy.
• Identify missing supporting documents for each transaction.
• Flag anomalies and inconsistencies.
• Organize all receipts, invoices, and payment confirmations in Google Drive.
• Ensure all documents are properly labeled and linked to QuickBooks transactions.
• Prepare reconciliations and ensure all accounts match bank statements.
• Summarize account balances, expenses, outstanding receivables/payables, and flagged issues.
• Track and follow up on tax deadlines, invoice due dates, and payment commitments on behalf of the CEO.
• Communicate with bookkeepers, accountants, and department managers to resolve missing data or documentation.

• Minimum 5 years in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial control roles.
• QuickBooks Online (expert-level)
• Google Drive (folder structures, naming conventions, sharing permissions)
• Excel/Google Sheets for custom reports
• Detail-obsessed & organized
• Proactive in chasing missing information
• Excellent communicator in English
• High level of trustworthiness & confidentiality

• 20 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 9AM–1PM US Eastern Standard Time

• $6-$7USD/hour
• HMO coverage after 1 year of employment.

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Reference Number

Position Level

TL4

Department

Controller's Department

Division

Loan and Treasury Accounting Section

Location

Asian Development Bank Headquarters

Date Posted

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Closing Date

Wednesday, August 20, :59 p.m Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Associate Financial Control Officer is assigned in the Accounting Division within the Controller's Department. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the designated International Staff and Senior Officer.

You Role

As an Associate Financial Control Officer, you will provide analytical support for treasury accounting tasks; perform administrative tasks; establish and maintain accounting controls and records for ADB's ordinary capital resources (OCR), Special Funds, Trust Funds and Staff Retirement Plan; prepare accounting and other reports related to investments, borrowings, derivatives and foreign exchange transactions; and conduct fair valuation or revalidation of complex treasury products and review the results.

You will:

• Review financial data, transactions and reports for accuracy, consistency and compliance with policies; prepare financial statements and reports following the United States generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Support risk assessment and ensure adequate internal controls over financial reporting, including controls for accounting reports, treasury transactions, and derivatives.
• Conduct process compliance testing to support Management Assertion over the adequacy of internal control over financial reporting.
• Monitor and reconcile assigned accounts and follow up outstanding items. Approve vouchers under authority.
• Review and confirm the fair value assessments from other departments and check the performance of ADB's fixed income investments, borrowings, and financial instruments. Also, ensure all supporting documents are accurate and appropriate.
• Review and assess IT needs to improve efficiency. Suggest and coordinate system updates with the IT or Treasury Department through the assigned Specialist. Recommend manual workarounds for any system issues and ways to address them.
• Enhance knowledge to align with evolving standards and oversee the development of accounting policies and position papers in response to changes within ADB and accounting frameworks.
• Provide technical and procedural guidance to other staff on treasury related products, on accounting for derivatives and structured products
• Perform any other assignments and reflected in your workplan.

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, major in accounting/finance, preferably with advanced training; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification.
• At least 5 years' experience in auditing or accounting with some supervisory role in a computerized environment.
• Experience with US GAAP, and the application thereof to treasury investments, borrowings and derivative products, and their valuation.
• Experience with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in computer software in common use at ADB and similar multilateral development banks and its interfaces with other Bank systems and work areas and large accounting software (e.g. Oracle ERP, SUMMIT).
• Experience with the interaction between different teams, relevant workflows and their purpose, and business knowledge of relevant areas for appropriate application of accounting concepts.
• Experience with the concept of internal controls and their application.
• Proficiency in numerical analysis
• Experience working cohesively with peers and clients and provide guidance and feedback to team members.
• Proficiency in report writing in English
• Experienced in scheduling to meet deadlines.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Local Technical Staff grade TL4.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here.

ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Visit ADB Careers FAQ for more information.

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