Manager, General Accounting
About the role
As the Manager, General Accounting at Watsons Personal Care Stores (Philippines), Inc.', you will be responsible for overseeing the company's general accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Pasay City, Metro Manila.
What you'll be doing
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Assist in the month-end and year-end closing process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate any discrepancies
- Support the preparation of financial budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
- Liaise with various departments to gather and verify financial data
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulations
- Participate in special projects and ad-hoc tasks as required
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a general accounting management role, preferably in the retail or consumer goods industry
- Strong knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in using accounting software, ERP system such as SAP or Oracle and Microsoft Office applications
- Effective communication and leadership skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
About us
Watsons Personal Care Stores (Philippines), Inc.' is a leading retailer of personal care and wellness products in the Philippines. With a strong presence across the country, we are dedicated to providing our customers with high-quality products and exceptional service. Our mission is to empower individuals to lead healthier and more vibrant lives, and we are committed to fostering a corporate culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a passion for excellence.
Apply now for the Manager, General Accounting role and join our dynamic team at Watsons Personal Care Stores (Philippines), Inc.'.
Employer questions
- Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
- Which of the following accounting tasks are you familiar with?
- Do you have reconciliations experience?
- How many years of people management experience do you have?
- How many years' experience do you have as a General Accountant?
Company profile
Watsons is part of the Health and Beauty Store chain of A.S Watson, the largest health, beauty, cosmetics, and perfumery retailer in the world. Today, Watsons H&B Asia is the leading health and beauty chain in the continent with successful operations in 13 markets.
In 2002, A.S. Watson Group joined hands with SM Prime Holdings Inc., the Philippines' leading shopping mall developer. The partnership brought about the first Watsons stores in SM Megamall and The Podium (Ortigas). Today, Watsons operates 800+ stores in the Philippines serving more than 100,000 customers per day.
Watsons strives to ensure that their customers get the best value for their money through monthly promotions, special offers, and continuous consumer marketing programs. Each Watsons store houses nothing but the best brands from top manufacturers all over the world and also carries its own competitively priced, high quality private labels and brands. With more than 1000 brands ranging from medicines, cosmetics, and fragrances to personal care items and general merchandise, Watsons Your Personal Store delivers only the best health, wellness, and beauty solutions to each and every customer.
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