Lead – Financial Reporting – Retail – CA Verified Company

The Corporate Institute; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a Chartered Accountant with 6–8 years of experience to lead our financial reporting function in the Philippines. You will own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensure Ind AS compliance, and coordinate with auditors to address queries.

You will strengthen reporting processes, drive automation, and develop the finance team while delivering accurate board and management information and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• CA with 6–8 years of experience in financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Ind AS and financial reporting.
• Experience with SAP/Oracle or other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close and reporting process.
• Prepare and review financial statements, schedules and disclosures.
• Ensure accuracy of General Ledger, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting schedules.
• Drive month-end and year-end closings, including provisions, accruals and depreciation.
• Ensure compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act and regulatory requirements.
• Review accounting treatment for new business transactions and contracts.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Excel

ERP proficiency

Education

CA / Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Overview:

Responsible for managing the financial reporting function, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, management reporting, statutory reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close and reporting process, including coordination with external auditors and resolution of audit queries.
• Prepare and review financial statements, schedules and disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including Ind AS.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting schedules.
• Drive the month-end and year-end closing process, including review of provisions, accruals, depreciation, revenue recognition, leases and other accounting adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act and other applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Review accounting treatment for new business transactions, contracts and complex accounting matters and provide appropriate guidance.
• Prepare board/investor reporting and financial information as required.
• Strengthen financial reporting processes, controls and automation to improve accuracy, timeliness and efficiency.
• Identify and resolve reporting gaps and control issues, with appropriate root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails for significant accounting judgements and estimates.
• Lead and develop the financial reporting team.

Key Deliverables / KPIs:

• Timely completion of monthly/quarterly/year-end financial close.
• Accuracy and quality of financial statements and MIS.
• Timely resolution of audit queries.
• Compliance with Ind AS and regulatory requirements.
• Reduction in reporting errors and manual interventions.
• Timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Improvement in reporting automation and process efficiency.
• Effective implementation of internal controls.

Qualifications:

• CA with 6 – 8 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of Ind AS and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel and ERP knowledge; experience with SAP/Oracle/other ERP systems preferred.
• Experience in managing audits and working with cross-functional stakeholders.