Associate Manager - Record to Report & Finance Systems

Reporting to the Finance Services Manager – Record to Report and Finance Systems, the incumbent is responsible for the end-to-end record-to-report and statutory reporting of the Philippines entity. This includes ensuring full compliance with Philippine statutory and regulatory requirements, preparing accurate and timely financial statements, and leading the external audit through to close.

Beyond core accounting, the role partners closely with Marketing and commercial teams to account for and analyse marketing expenses, turning spend data into insights that improve return on investment and drive business growth.

The financial accounting function operates under strict reporting and regulatory timelines. The role is expected to look for ways to improve the accuracy of accounting information, the quality of reports, and the efficiency of reporting processes.

The position works with moderate supervision and provides day-to-day guidance and support to a team of Finance Analysts and Senior Finance Analysts.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Philippines entity in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and group IFRS reporting requirements.
• Prepare group reporting packages for consolidation into Zalora and other GFG affiliates, including reconciliation of PFRS-to-IFRS differences where applicable.
• Interpret and apply new or updated PFRS, IFRS, and corporate accounting standards, assessing their impact on the local entity.
• Provide financial and business knowledge to support sound analysis and recommendations on finance-related tasks.

2.Philippine Statutory and Regulatory Compliance

• Act as the subject-matter expert on Philippine statutory requirements, ensuring the entity complies with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and other regulatory obligations.
• Prepare the annual audited financial statements and supporting schedules for filing with the SEC and BIR within prescribed deadlines, together with related filings such as the General Information Sheet.
• Ensure books of accounts are maintained in line with BIR requirements, and that related party transactions are properly documented and disclosed in line with local transfer pricing and reporting rules.
• Monitor changes in Philippine regulations (e.g. SEC Memorandum Circulars and BIR Revenue Regulations) and assess their impact on accounting, reporting, and processes.

3.External Audit and Audit Close

• Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors for the annual statutory audit as well as quarterly and group reviews.
• Plan the audit timetable, prepare the Prepared-by-Client (PBC) list and supporting schedules, and ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Resolve auditor queries promptly, agree and post audit adjustments, and drive the closure of all audit findings and management letter points within agreed timelines.
• Ensure audited financial statements are finalised and signed off in time to meet statutory filing deadlines.

4.Marketing Expense Accounting and Spend Analysis

• Own the accounting for marketing expenses, including accruals, prepayments, cut-off, and reconciliation of agency, media, and platform spend.
• Ensure correct classification of marketing-related costs, including vouchers, discounts, and customer incentives that may be treated as a reduction of revenue under PFRS 15 / IFRS 15.
• Perform regular spend analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods, tracking efficiency measures such as cost per acquisition and marketing cost as a percentage of revenue.
• Partner with Marketing, FP&A, and commercial teams to provide insights and recommendations that optimise marketing spend and drive business growth.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting of marketing spend, and help strengthen controls over marketing commitments and approvals.

5.Fixed Assets, Inventory, and Intercompany Accounting

• Help ensure fixed assets are managed according to policy, including identifying impaired assets and maintaining accurate asset registers.
• Follow inventory accounting policies and internal controls in line with PFRS, IFRS, and statutory requirements.
• Support timely and accurate preparation of intercompany billings, and review monthly recharge costs to ensure records are accurate and compliant with local tax requirements.

6.Reconciliation and Balance Sheet Integrity

• Maintain the accuracy of monthly financial statements through account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Lead the monthly balance sheet review process for the Philippines entity.

7.Financial Reporting Systems and Procedures

• Help ensure financial systems are working well and support training for finance end users.
• Support the development and upkeep of policies and procedures for financial accounting processes, in line with accounting standards and local statutory requirements.

8.Internal Controls

• Identify opportunities to improve internal controls and business processes.
• Support process standardization and automation with other teams (ERP, Data, Technology).
• Share best practices and support process improvement initiatives.
• Help manage cost-effective delivery of services to Zalora and GFG affiliates.

9.Talent Management

• Support team members' development through coaching, training, goal-setting, and feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy; licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the Philippines required. ACCA or CIMA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in RTR or financial reporting functions, with some experience guiding or mentoring team members. External audit experience (preferably Big 4) is an advantage.
• Deep understanding of Philippine statutory requirements (SEC and BIR) and PFRS, with a good working knowledge of IFRS.
• Proven track record in preparing statutory financial statements and managing external audits through to completion.
• Experience in marketing expense accounting and spend analysis, ideally in e-commerce, retail, or consumer goods.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear business insights; experience with BI or data visualization tools is a plus.
• Some experience supporting process improvement projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP S4 Hana and OneStream is an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work well with colleagues across functions, including non-finance stakeholders.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Good coaching skills, comfortable working in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. The ZALORA Story

ZALORA exists for the millions of fashion consumers in Asia seeking a shopping experience focused on their unique styles, trends and fit. As Asia’s leading online fashion destination, ZALORA was founded in 2012 and has a presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia & Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan. ZALORA’s localised sites offer an extensive collection of top international and local brands as well as our own in-house labels across apparel, shoes and accessories for men and women. ZALORA is part of Global Fashion Group, the world's leader in online fashion for emerging markets.

ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means, unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by ZALORA or Global Fashion Group.

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