APAC Commercial Accounting Lead

Hershey Company; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical benefits and wellness programs

Annual incentive opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Manila, Philippines, seeks an Associate Manager, Commercial Accounting Partner, APAC to manage APAC financial results, focusing on Gross-to-Net, DME, and SG&A. You will implement robust accounting controls and partner with cross-functional teams to drive regional improvements.

This role supports SOX compliance, regional accounting governance, and ongoing projects on commercial platforms, reporting to senior finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; CPA preferred.
• At least six years of progressive professional experience, including work with a global public company.
• Strong understanding of management accounting, financial controls, and finance processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP and other financial reporting tools.
• Fluent written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong conflict-resolving, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Enterprise, process, systems, and continuous-improvement mindset.
• Demonstrated potential for professional growth and ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complete, accurate, timely, and properly controlled financial results across APAC for Gross-to-Net Sales, including Trade and RD&A, Direct Marketing Expenses (DME), and SG&A.
• Perform SOX and management audit activities and support audit engagements.
• Develop and maintain regional procedures, processes, and tools for Trade Promotions, RD&A, and DME while strengthening internal controls.
• Partner with country finance and commercial teams, providing oversight on U.S. GAAP reporting and analytics.
• Evaluate regional contracts and distributor arrangements for accounting guidance and documentation.
• Drive continuous process improvement by adopting global templates and systems.
• Support governance and tracking of revenue-recognition triggers for timely recognition.
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams across the region.
• Support global initiatives including centralization of commercial activities with Hershey Trading.

Skills

Excel proficiency

English communication

Audit & controls

Finance processes

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Hershey Company in Manila, Philippines, seeks an Associate Manager, Commercial Accounting Partner, APAC to manage APAC financial results, focusing on Gross-to-Net, DME, and SG&A. You will implement robust accounting controls and partner with cross-functional teams to drive regional improvements.

This role supports SOX compliance, regional accounting governance, and ongoing projects on commercial platforms, reporting to senior finance leadership.