Accounting Officer

Company Description Advanta Seeds is a global agricultural-solutions company specializing in advanced hybrid seeds and post-harvest solutions. Advanta Seeds is dedicated to developing and supplying high-yielding, nutritious, and climate-smart crops that support sustainable agriculture. The company places a strong focus on serving small-holding farmers while actively working to minimize the carbon footprint of its operations. Team members contribute to innovative solutions that drive food security and environmental responsibility worldwide.

Role Description The Accounting Officer role at Advanta Seeds is a permanent, on-site position based in Pasig. The Accounting Officer will handle day-to-day accounting tasks, including recording financial transactions, and ensuring accurate and timely posting of entries in accounting systems. The role includes reconciling accounts, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and assisting with internal and external audits. The Accounting Officer will collaborate with finance and operational teams to provide financial data, support compliance with company policies and local regulations, and help maintain efficient accounting workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Finance and Accounting, with the ability to apply relevant principles and standards.
• Hands-on experience and 2-4 years experience in Accounting specifically Accounts Payable and GL Accounting, Disbursement and Treasury, preferably with manufacturing/production experience
• Proficiency in SAP Accounting Software and related digital tools used for recording and reporting transactions.
• Well-developed Analytical Skills for interpreting financial data, identifying variances, and supporting decision-making.
• Graduate of Accountancy or Management Accounting or Accounting Technology
• Knowledge of local accounting regulations and tax compliance requirements.
• Attention to detail, integrity in handling financial information, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Pasig and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Previous experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or related industries is an advantage.
• CPA not required
• Reporting to Finance Manager

Job Description

• Managing business accounts & preparing needed reports as required like Vendor Ageing, Vendor Recon, Month End Advances Summary etc
• Handling communications with various stakeholders `both vendors, employees and other related parties via phone, email and in-person

 - Sending Proof of payments

 - Doing per vendor reconciliation for discrepancies

- Sending BIR Form No. 2307

• Check Employee Expenses - Itinerary versus Expense reports and record the same in the system
• Checking for compliance all other vendor invoices and recording in the system such payables (Grower Payables, Tolling Payables, others)
• Processing of payroll transfers, employee expenses and vendor payment via Online Banking and Assist in bank reconciliation
• Manage and monitor Accruals and prepayments
• Import Costing for shipments - Intercompany recording of payables
• Monitor Cash Advances to Suppliers (Growers Advances, other vendor advances) and employees released budgets
• Production Checking all Documents during progress planting for Compliance: Planting Reports and Post Planting report (15 DAP, 45 DAP, 60 DAP)
• Do Field Inspection Report - Part of Acctg Checking
• Production Checking Documents Area Inspection report by QA
• Production Checking all Documents during progress planting for Compliance: HRR & Scale Tickets
• Production Checking all Documents during progress planting for Compliance: Production Order and Tolling Process
• Prepare Costing per project, per product per batch and close Provision versus Advances Entry
• Participate and has initiative to propose - any controls and process improvement for compliance purposes

Benefits/Other Details

• Full Time Employment
• HMO plus up to 3 dependents for married and up to 2 for single
• Free Lunch at office
• 15 days Vacation leave and 15 days Sick Leave
• Office: Mondays to Fridays at 09:30am to 06:30pm

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