The Accounting Manager is in-charge of collating and analyzing the financial reports of the PH Retail to ensure accuracy of the Financial Statements and all related schedules and reports. She/He performs regular reviews and makes recommendations to improve accounting/financial systems, and assist in special projects involving the backend support of the business and ERP implementation. He/She will assist the AVP/VP in carrying out the Financial Reporting responsibilities of the unit.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting Management & Compliance
- Oversee the timely and accurate submission of core financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Bank Reconciliations, AR/AP Aging Schedules, Inventory/IC, Sales, and SBU/Store Profitability Reports).
- Review SBU financial reports, recommend necessary adjustments, and ensure accuracy prior to controllership submission.
- Maintain and update monthly Balance Sheet schedules and deliver ad-hoc reports as required.
Team Leadership & Governance
- Provide functional and administrative supervision to both the local Financial Reporting team and the Regional Outsourcing team.
- Recommend guidelines, policies, and operational/financial standards to improve PH Retail company processes.
Stakeholder Coordination & External Relations
- Partner with the F&A Shared Services team to ensure adherence to month-end closing activities and timelines.
- Support the Tax team by providing required tax schedules and supporting reports.
- Liaise with external auditors, corporate secretaries, and government agencies as directed by the AVP.
- Lead the team through annual external audits to ensure on-time submission of requirements and compliance with audit schedules.
Systems & Special Projects
- Support ERP implementation initiatives across PH Retail companies.
- Lead or assist with special projects and administrative directives assigned by executive leadership.
Job Qualifications:
- Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Education & Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with above-average scholastic records.
Experience
- 10+ years of total experience in Finance and Accounting, including 5+ years in a managerial role.
- Hands-on experience with NAV (Microsoft Dynamics) and other major Accounting ERP systems.
Core Technical Competencies
- Comprehensive knowledge across all finance and accounting operations.
- Advanced expertise in Financial Reporting (preparation, review, and thorough analysis).
- End-to-end Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including budgeting and forecasting.
- Internal/external Auditing and corporate Taxation.
- Successful track record in System Implementation.
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Proven Leadership & People Management maturity with strong team-handling capabilities.
- Effective communication and presentation skills for executive-level reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with government agencies and regulatory authorities.
