Education Required
- Degree in Accountancy / Finance or equivalent (CPA preferred)
Experience Required
- At least 5 – 8 years of relevant accounting experience
- Experience in construction, manufacturing, or trading industry is an advantage
Competencies And Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and taxation
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of Philippine tax laws and compliance requirements
Job Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Closing
- Oversee timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial
statements for submission to Management
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Ensure proper month-end and year-end closing processes
- Coordinate with external auditors for annual audit and financial statements
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process
- Perform variance analysis and provide insights to management
- Analyze financial performance, cost trends, and profitability
- Support management in financial decision-making
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight
- Oversee AP and AR functions, ensuring accuracy and timelines
- Review disbursements, collections, and intercompany transactions
- Monitor aging reports and ensure proper collection strategies
- Cash flow & Treasury Management
- Monitor and manage company cash flow to ensure operational stability
- Oversee bank reconciliations and cash position reporting
- Manage banking relationships, loans, trust receipts, and letters of credit
- Ensure timely settlement of financial obligations
5 .Inventory & Cost Accounting
- Oversee inventory accounting, including stock movements and adjustments
- Ensure accuracy of product costing, including landed cost computation
- Lead annual physical inventory and reconciliation
- Monitor cost efficiency and recommend improvements
- Taxation and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with BIR, SEC, and other regulatory requirements
- Oversee preparation and filing of all tax returns (VAT, EWT, ITR, etc.)
- Monitor changes in tax regulations and ensure company compliance
- Liaise with external consultants and government agencies
- Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
- Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Lead internal audit coordination and implement audit findings
- Systems & Process Improvement
- Review and improve accounting processes and workflows
- Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of accounting systems/ERP
- Leadership & Team Management
- Manage, train, and develop accounting staff
- Set team goals, KPIs, and monitor performance
- Ensure proper delegation and workload distribution
