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Cash Applications Manager

Taguig Permanent PHP150,000 - PHP190,000 per month (PHP1,800,000 - PHP2,280,000 per year) View Job Description
The Cash Application Manager will lead end‑to‑end cash posting operations, driving operational excellence, reducing unapplied cash, increasing touchless posting, and strengthening controls. As the primary partner to client SMEs, you'll steer governance routines, manage escalations, and ensure the delivery model supports business needs and cost‑effectiveness.
  • Join a global professional services firm
  • Join a growing financial service team in the Philippines

About Our Client

The client is a global professional services firm growing their Finance Shared Service team in the Philippines.

Job Description

  • Strategic Process Leadership: Set strategy and priorities for cash application aligned with key outcomes: posting timeliness, AR integrity, unapplied cash reduction, compliance, and customer experience.
  • Continuous Improvement: Analyze the full workflow-from bank/lockbox intake to reconciliation-identify bottlenecks, and lead process and control enhancements.
  • Governance & Reporting: Lead operational reviews with client SMEs, reporting performance, risks, and improvement progress.
  • Client & Escalation Management: Serve as the main contact for SMEs, translating needs, resolving escalations, and ensuring alignment with daily operational realities.
  • SME Partnership: Bridge business requirements and delivery capabilities; support adoption of new processes and tools.
  • Financial & Cost Driver Management: Evaluate key cost drivers (manual touches, exceptions, rework, data gaps, backlog) and identify efficiency opportunities.
  • Talent Development: Strengthen team capability through hiring input, training, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Risk & Compliance Oversight: Maintain strong controls, audit readiness, and consistent policy adherence; manage risks across systems, data, and banking interfaces.

The Successful Applicant

  • Completed a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent.
  • At least 6-8 years of experience in cash application, AR/O2C operations, or related finance leadership roles.
  • Proven success driving measurable process improvements. Expertise in workflow analysis, value stream mapping, optimization, and controls.
  • Strong executive presence and escalation management skills.
  • Understanding of financial impacts and cost drivers in cash application.
  • Familiarity with ERP and cash application tools within a delivery model.
  • Amenable to working fully onsite on a day shift schedule.

What's on Offer

  • Join a global professional services firm
  • Join a growing financial service team in the Philippines
Contact
Mika Tuason
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6960885
Phone number
+63 2 7795 5003

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Sub Sector
Accounts Receivable
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Taguig
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mika Tuason
Consultant contact
+63 2 7795 5003
Job Reference
JN-032026-6960885

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.