Accounting Manager

1. Financial Management and Reporting

• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Ensure accurate recording of revenues, including billing for trucking services, fuel surcharges, demurrage, and other charges.
• Monitor cost of operations, such as fuel, repairs, toll fees, and driver allowances.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, fuel cards, and cash advances.
• Develop and maintain budget forecasts and variance analyses.

2. Cost Control and Analysis

• Track and analyze operational costs per truck or per route to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor fuel consumption, tire expenses, maintenance, and repair costs to ensure efficiency.
• Work with Fleet and Operations departments to align accounting data with actual operational performance.
• Compute and analyze cost per kilometer, cost per trip, and profit margin per client or lane.

3. Billing, Collections, and Payables

• Supervise billing and invoicing for trucking and logistics services.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on overdue payments from clients.
• Oversee accounts payable, ensuring timely payment to suppliers, fuel providers, and drivers.
• Maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions (delivery receipts, trip tickets, billing statements, etc.).

4. Compliance and Audit

• Ensure compliance with BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and local government requirements.
• Manage tax filings, VAT, EWT, and income tax returns.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and internal control systems.

5. Cash Flow and Treasury Management

• Manage cash flow to ensure availability of funds for operations (fuel, toll, repairs, payroll).
• Implement cash advance and liquidation policies for drivers and operations staff.
• Monitor petty cash, collections, and deposits daily.

6. Leadership and Coordination

• Coordinate with Operations, Fleet Maintenance, and HR for expense validation and reporting.
• Present financial performance reports and insights to top management for decision-making.

7. Systems and Process Improvement

• Implement or enhance accounting systems suited for logistics operations.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for financial documentation, billing, and collections.
• Continuously improve reporting accuracy and turnaround time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or any related field; CPA is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Experience in the trucking, logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, or customs brokerage industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, cash flow management, and Philippine accounting standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.