Finance Manager

The Finance Manager oversees and consolidates financial operations, budget proposals, and procurement processes to ensure full alignment with city goals and project objectives. This role plays a critical part in project monitoring, inspection, post-procurement evaluation, and compliance with government budgeting and auditing rules. The ideal candidate possesses strong financial management capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and expertise in public sector procurement within a dynamic government setting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Budgeting and Procurement Planning: Prepares and consolidates Project Procurement Management Plans (PPMPs), budget proposals, and procurement requirements. Ensures that all procurement needs are strictly aligned with approved budgets, PPMPs, and project objectives.

1. Requirements Preparation & Review: Prepares and reviews procurement documents, supporting papers, Terms of Reference (TOR), technical specifications, and cost estimates.

1. Inter-Office Coordination: Coordinates directly with the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), Procurement Department, Accounting Office, and other concerned units on all financial and procurement-related matters.

1. Project & Procurement Monitoring: Monitors the implementation and progress of ongoing projects and procurement activities.

1. Inspection, Verification & Quality Assurance: Conducts or assists in the inspection and verification of delivered goods, services, and project outputs to ensure strict conformance to approved TORs, technical specifications, quantity, quality, and required deliverables.

1. Deficiency Reporting & Project Acceptance: Documents and reports deficiencies, discrepancies, or non-compliance in delivery/implementation, and assists in project completion and formal acceptance upon verifying compliance.

1. Post-Procurement & Records Management: Prepares performance evaluations, post-procurement documents, and maintains systematic budget, procurement, inspection, and project monitoring records.

1. Compliance & Audit: Ensures strict adherence to applicable government budgeting,

procurement (RA 9184 & *RA 12009), and auditing rules and regulations.

1. Other Duties: Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or senior management.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven leadership, supervisory, and financial management skills.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in financial management tools, spreadsheets, and office software.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, or procurement management, preferably within the government or public sector. Preferred Skills:

• In-depth familiarity with Philippine government procurement laws (R.A. 9184), COA rules, and local government budgeting frameworks. Recommended Salary Grade:
• Proven track record in managing PPMPs, contract review, and project inspection procedures.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional credentials preferred.