Certified Public Accountant

Responsibilities

1. General Accounting and Financial Operations

• Oversee overall accounting operations, ensuring accurate recording, classification, and documentation of financial transactions.
• Review and approve journal entries, vouchers, disbursements, reconciliations, and other accounting documents within delegated authority.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, internal controls, and established approval procedures.
• Supervise month-end and year-end closing activities and maintain the integrity of the General Ledger.

2. Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS).
• Analyze financial performance, profitability, operating expenses, and budget variances.
• Prepare management reports and provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

3. Cash Flow and Treasury Management

• Monitor daily cash positions, bank balances, collections, disbursements, and projected cash requirements.
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure sufficient funds for payroll, taxes, supplier payments, and operating expenses.
• Review bank reconciliations and identify potential cash flow issues and liquidity risks.

4. Accounts Payable and Receivable Management

• Oversee AP and AR operations, ensuring accurate recording, proper documentation, and timely processing of payments and collections.
• Monitor outstanding payables, receivables, aging reports, and collection performance.
• Ensure proper validation of invoices, payment requests, billings, and related financial transactions.

5. Tax Compliance and Regulatory Reporting

• Oversee the preparation, review, filing, and payment of applicable BIR tax returns and statutory obligations.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of tax reports and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and government agencies on tax-related matters.

6. Inventory, Cost Control, and Store Operations

• Oversee inventory accounting, cost of sales, gross profit, and inventory reconciliations.
• Review daily sales reports, cash deposits, and payment settlements, including credit cards, e-wallets, and delivery platforms.
• Analyze food costs, operating expenses, and store profitability, recommending measures to improve cost efficiency and financial controls.

7. Head Office Payroll Accounting

• Oversee the accounting review and recording of Head Office payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, deductions, and employee-related liabilities.
• Reconcile payroll expenses with approved payroll registers and supporting HR documents.
• Ensure accurate recording of statutory contributions, withholding taxes, and other payroll-related expenses.

8. Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Monitor actual performance against approved budgets and investigate significant variances.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business planning, cost management, and strategic decisions.

9. Audit, Internal Controls, and Compliance

• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure the timely preparation and submission of required financial records and supporting documents.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent financial irregularities.
• Review audit findings and ensure the implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with JFC accounting policies, audit standards, documentation requirements, and reporting guidelines.

10. Accounting Team Leadership and Management Support

• Supervise, guide, and evaluate accounting personnel to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of accounting functions.
• Establish departmental priorities, reporting deadlines, and performance standards.
• Coordinate with HR, Operations, Purchasing, and other departments on financial and accounting matters.
• Provide Management with financial updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• Must be a College Graduate of BS Accountancy,Licensed CPA.
• Must have proficient knowledge in accountancy and management reporting.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be organized and disciplined
• Must be willing to work long hours