Associate Manager- Financial Reporting

Reporting to the Record to Report (RTR) Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the financial reporting activities to ensure the efficient, accurate, and timely reporting of actual results. This also involves the analysis and interpretation of new accounting standards, and the coordination of resources to meet reporting requirements.

The Record to Report function is typified by a series of stringent reporting requirements which must be achieved. Within the tight time constraints of the environment, the position is expected to continually seek ways of improving the accuracy of the accounting information, the presentation of reports, and reducing the time to complete reporting activities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Lead the preparation of the financial reporting activities of Zalora to facilitate efficient, timely, and accurate reporting of results, in accordance with corporate reporting requirements, statutory requirements, and IFRS.
• Direct the application of new or changed corporate, statutory, IFRS, and relevant accounting standards.
• Provide financial expertise, business knowledge, and problem-solving capabilities to ensure sound analysis, recommendations, and action plans involving corporate finance activities.

2. Fixed Assets, Inventory, and Intercompany Accounting

• Ensure fixed assets are maintained according to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including identification of impaired assets and integrity of asset registers.
• Implement and conform to applicable inventory accounting policies, internal control procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles including IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of intercompany billings in compliance with corporate and relevant accounting requirements. Review and analyze monthly recharge, cost center, or expenses to ensure financial records accurately reflect transactions and events.

3. Reconciliation and Integrity of Statutory Financial Statements

• Maintain the integrity of monthly financial statements through detailed account reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Manage the monthly balance sheet review process for Zalora.
• Serve as the main contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews, year-end group reporting, and statutory audits.

4. Financial Reporting Systems and Procedures

• Maintain financial accounting systems in good working order and develop them to meet changing business requirements, providing support and training to finance end-users.
• Develop, maintain, and implement policies and procedures to effectively manage and control financial accounting processes and systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and requirements.

5. Internal Customer Relationships

• Collaborate proactively with internal customers to ensure the quality of services supports their business objectives and provide essential support services.
• Promote a customer-service mindset throughout the RTR organization.

6. Internal Controls

• Identify and recommend improvements to financial and internal controls, and other business processes.
• Implement process standardization and automation in collaboration with other teams such as ERP and Data Teams.
• Partner with regional process owners and serve as a value-added business partner.
• Share best practices and support major business changes and process transformations for excellence.
• Influence and make recommendations on RTR aspects of strategic projects, managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring effective communication with senior management.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Accounting and professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in RTR functions, with at least 3 years in team leadership.
• Thorough understanding of International Accounting Standards and statutory requirements, with experience in implementing accounting changes.
• Practical knowledge of Philippines local statutory requirements and IFRS, with sound analytical skills.
• Experience managing transitions and process improvement projects.
• Knowledge of systems including SAP and OneStream.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English.

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• An exciting platform to make your success story
• Care for your mental and physical wellbeing
• Flexibility woven into your lifestyle
• A seamless work environment with a friendly, team-fueled culture
• Career growth aligned with your professional and personal goals

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The ZALORA Story

ZALORA is Asia’s leading online fashion, beauty, and lifestyle destination, part of Global Fashion Group. As a pioneer e-commerce platform in the region, ZALORA has a strong presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with over 50 million visits per month.

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