Janet

Cahilig

Finance Controller, Matthews Europe, the Middle East & Africa

Janet serves as Finance Controller at Matthews, bringing over 26 years of expertise in financial and management accounting to her role. With a degree in Accountancy earned in Manila, Philippines, Janet has built an impressive international career spanning the UAE and Canada, working across diverse industries including leasing, advertising, engineering, and real estate.

As a valued team member at Matthews for more than 10 years, Janet demonstrates excellence through her comprehensive oversight of the company's financial operations. She ensures accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while preparing financial statements, budgets, and reports in accordance with IFRS and UK GAAP standards. Her responsibilities include cash flow monitoring, cost control, payroll management, and supporting statutory audits and tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.

Janet's commitment to innovation is exemplified by her successful management of the transition to a fully paperless accounting system and remote finance operations, significantly enhancing workflow efficiency, data accuracy, and business continuity across multiple locations and time zones. Her dedication to professional development led her to complete continuing studies at the University of Toronto, focusing on management accounting and business management.

Guided by her belief that "great results reflect the value of hard work and time," Janet brings integrity and reliability to every aspect of her role.