Financial Reporting Supervisor

Primer Group of Companies; Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Primer Group of Companies is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant in Manila to collate and analyze financial reports for PH Retail, ensuring accuracy of Financial Statements and related schedules. The role supports ERP implementation and provides recommendations for process improvements, under the guidance of the AVP/VP.

The successful candidate will prepare ad hoc reports, review budgets, and liaise with external auditors and government agencies as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.
• CPA certification.
• Strong knowledge in financial reporting.
• Ability to liaise with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Collate and analyze financial reports from the reporting team.
• Present management reports with variance analysis highlights.
• Review profitability reports across distribution channels.
• Assist in annual plans and monitor budgets against plans.
• Advise on policies to improve financial standards.
• Coordinate with external auditors and government agencies as needed.
• Serve as SME for ERP implementation and special projects.
• Prepare AD Hoc reports as required.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Leadership

Liaison with agencies

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

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