Accounting Manager

Office location: Makati (Full onsite)

Schedule: Compressed Work | Monday to Friday

Role Overview:

The Accounting Manager provides strategic leadership over financial operations and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for a multi-branch retail business. This role partners closely with senior leadership and the management committee, delivering financial insights that support strategic and commercial decision-making. The role also leads and develops the accounting team, ensuring high performance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & FP&A

• Lead preparation, review, and interpretation of financial statements in compliance with PFRS.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate, complete, and timely reporting.
• Develop and present executive-level reports and insights to senior leadership and ManCom.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting and financial forecasting, aligned with business and retail growth objectives.
• Monitor actual performance vs. budget, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Drive long-range planning and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Accounts Management

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring strong governance and cash flow management.
• Ensure accurate billing, collections, cash application, and bank reconciliations across retail operations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accounting systems.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and improve internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
• Lead resolution of audit findings and serve as primary finance contact for audits.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Delegate responsibilities while providing guidance and coaching to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Conduct performance evaluations and implement development plans.

Retail-Specific Duties

• Manage inventory accounting, stock valuation, costing, and reconciliation across stores.
• Monitor cash flow to support day-to-day retail operations and business sustainability.
• Analyze sales and margin data, providing actionable insights to support commercial and operational decisions.
  

Qualifications:

• BS Accountancy graduate; CPA required.
• Strong background in accounting within the retail industry, preferably with multiple branches or stores.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in people management.
• Demonstrated experience in ManCom interaction and executive-level reporting, with strong executive presence.
• Proven ability to deliver financial insights that influence strategic decisions.
• Experience in utilizing accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.