The Financial Reporting Accountant 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:
- Monitor timely submission of following financial reports from the financial reporting team of each of the SBU.
- Collate financial reports and present into a management report format including variance analysis with highlights on key activities/results of operations.
- Analyze and identify critical points and cases generated in the management report and make recommendations to the Controllership Head.
- Review profitability reports for all distribution channels - retail outlets (company-owned and consignments), ecommerce, B2B and wholesale, etc. and make necessary recommendations, as needed.
- Work closely with the BU Head/GM in the preparation of annual business plans and strategies. Monitors compliance with approved budgets and reports on variances from approved business plans.
- Recommend guidelines and policies to improve operational, administrative and financial standards in partnership with the other sections within the Finance & Accounting Department.
- Review OTB and monitor inventory levels of each unit, on a regular basis and report critical cases to the Controllership Head and the SBU Head/GM.
- For Regional SBUs, assist local finance to liaise with external auditors, corporate secretary, and government agencies on specific tasks
- Serve as SME in the ERP implementation of the SBU.
- Participate in special projects as required by the Controllership Head
- Prepare AD HOC reports and perform AD HOC activities, from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Knowledgeable in all accounting areas and preparation of Financial Reports
- Leadership and People handling skills
- Ability to liaise with concerned agencies/authorities
