CLIENT: A confidential heavy industrial/manufacturing/construction company
POSITION: ACCOUNTING MANAGER (CPA)
WORK ARRANGEMENT: Monday to Saturday | Full-time Onsite (Note: The company will soon be transitioning to a five-day workweek from Monday to Friday)
JOB LOCATION: Manggahan, Pasig City (multi-site operations)
SALARY BUDGET: 150K to 200K per month (depending on experience and most recent compensation), plus other benefits
JOB SUMMARY: The Accounting Manager is a pivotal leadership position responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the company. This manager will oversee all financial transactions, reporting, and statutory compliance, ensuring the business adheres to the highest standards of accountability and professionalism. Critical components of this role are establishing and implementing solid internal financial controls as well as leading the transition from manual to modern electronic accounting systems. The manager is responsible for updating process documentation and manuals to support efficient and effective execution of work and mentoring the accounting team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Core Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Transaction Planning and Oversight: Plans, coordinates, and monitors all work activities involved in the accumulation, accurate recording, and summarization of the company's financial transactions.
- General Ledger and Subsidiary Integrity: Oversees the proper and accurate entry of specific transactions into the appropriate books of accounts. Reviews and maintains the integrity of the General Ledger (GL) Accounts and supervises the continuous maintenance and updating of all subsidiary ledgers (e.g., Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable).
- Voucher and Disbursement Control: Reviews, verifies, and certifies Vouchers Payable, Check Vouchers, and Journal Vouchers to ensure the reliability of accounting data and proper controls over disbursements.
- Trial Balance Preparation: Handles the posting of books to the General Ledger and prepares the monthly Trial Balance.
- Financial Reporting: Oversees the accurate and timely preparation of all financial statements in compliance with PFRS.
B. Specialized Cost and Asset Management
- Inventory and Fixed Asset Control: Directs the periodic conduct of physical inventory counts for finished goods, raw materials, and stores items. Monitors and manages the physical inventory reconciliation process.
- Project and Construction-in-Progress (CIP): Monitors and maintains subsidiary ledgers for each active project to effectively control and report on the Construction in Progress (CIP) accounts.
- Import and Landed Cost Calculation: Monitors all in-transit charges for imports through the maintenance of individual shipment cost records and the accurate computation of total landed cost for imported materials.
- Manufacturing Cost Oversight: Manages cost accounting functions, including the calculation and allocation of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and manufacturing overheads.
C. Regulatory Compliance, Audits, and Internal Controls
- Internal Controls and System Development: Reviews, develops, and recommends, or otherwise implements approved systems and procedures to ensure the effectiveness and strength of internal accounting controls.
- Tax and Regulatory Filing: Oversees the preparation and timely submission of all mandated documents, schedules, and reports required by government agencies (e.g., BIR, SEC). Reviews, checks, and monitors all tax returns (including preparing summaries for withholding tax payments, VAT and income tax returns, etc.) and ensures the department is updated on the latest government regulations, memos, and circulars.
- Audit and Assessment Defense: Serves as the primary contact for auditors. Prepares working papers and supporting schedules for BIR Audit. Receives and analyzes BIR Notices and prepares supporting schedules and documents necessary to refute findings and defend the company's position.
- Digital Transition: Leads the department's modernization project from manual to electronic accounting systems, ensuring new controls are embedded in the digital processes. Part of the digital transition is properly documenting systems and procedures to ensure consistent and effective execution by the team.
D. Leadership and People Management
- Team Leadership: Guides, mentors, and coaches the accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture defined by integrity, excellence, and professionalism.
- Performance Appraisal: Monitors, reviews, and appraises the workload and performance of subordinates, ensuring optimal efficiency and equitable distribution of duties.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with department heads (e.g., Production, Sales) to align financial practices with operational goals.
CRITICAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Accountancy
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License
- Minimum of 10 years experience in general accounting
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role
- Deep, demonstrable knowledge and application of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS)
- Expert-level, up-to-date knowledge of Philippine Tax Laws and BIR Regulations
- Direct experience (2+ years) in a Manufacturing, Construction, or Heavy Industry environment.
- Proven track record of successfully managing or assisting in the defense of BIR audits and responding to Notices of Assessment.
- Experience in designing, documenting, and implementing internal controls and process improvements.
- Advanced working proficiency with modern ERP systems or major local accounting software
- Proven ability to review, critique, and interpret the financial clauses of major vendor contracts, loan agreements, and capital expenditure contracts
- Must be willing to work full-time and onsite in Manggahan, Pasig City, from Mondays to Saturdays
