Plant Accountant, Batangas

The Plant Accountant is responsible for the complete, accurate, and timely recording, monitoring, and reporting of all financial transactions of the plant. This role ensures

compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies, while supporting Operations and Management through reliable financial data, variance analysis, an reconciliations necessary for sound decision-making.

KEY RESULTS AREA/S

1. Accurate and timely submission of Plant Financial Statements.
2. Zero unreconciled balance sheet account within month-end deadline.
3. Accurate monitoring of PPE, inventory, sales, and cash accounts.
4. Full compliance with Finance policies, audit requirements, and internal controls.
5. Proactive reporting of discrepancies, variances, and financial concerns to Management.
6. Effective coordination with Operations to ensure data integrity and policy alignment.

OPERATING NETWORK/INTERACTION

Coordinates with Plant Operations, Cashiers, Warehouse/Inventory Custodians, and Plant Supervisors for daily reporting and validations.

Works closely with General Accounting Treasury, Audit, and Management for month-end and year-end requirements.  

Provides necessary support to internal and external auditors.

SPECIFIC FUNCTION/S

1. Journal Entries & Month-End Activities
2. Accurately create and record all journal entries. Perform month-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
3. Financial Statements Preparation Prepare the plant's Financial Statements conforming to standard accounting procedure and policies. Analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness of reports before submission.
4. Balance Sheet Reconciliations Conduct thorough reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts, ensuring that all entries are accurate and properly substantiated. Maintain detailed sub-ledgers for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, including Loaned Cylinders, and Employee and Supplier Cash Advances. Maintain amortization table for prepaid transactions. Report any discrepancies or reconciling items promptly and accurately to the superior.
5. Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) Monitoring Maintain and update the PPE lapsing schedule, ensuring proper tracking of asset acquisition, depreciation, and disposals in accordance with accounting standards.
6. Sales Report Monitoring Monitor daily and review the Daily Sales Report submitted by the Cashiers to ensure the accuracy and completeness of sales data. Report or addressed in a timely manner to your superior, any sales discrepancies or unresolved issues, errors, or anomalies found in the Daily Sales Report.
7. Daily Cash and Inventory Audit Conduct daily audit on cash and collections reported b the cashiers. Conduct daily audit on the inventory of cylinders, LPG content, and accessories submitted by operation
8. Ensure that all finance policies are being adhered to by the Plant
9. Assist Operations to improve the recording, reporting, and analysis of operational data to improve alignment between operations and finance
10. Provide support to the auditors (both internal and external) as needed
11. Perform other related duties as delegated by the immediate superior.

PERSON / SPECIFICATION

Education :

Bachelors Degree in Accountancy / Management Accounting

Licensure : CPA is an advantage but not required

Experience : Preferably with background in inventory, audit, or plant/operations accounting

General Skills

Strong knowledge in inventory and cost accounting

Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills

Knowledge in LPG, manufacturing, or FMCG industry is an advantage

Proficient in MS Excel, accounting systems, and financial reporting

High integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

ACCOUNTABILITY & EXPECTATIONS

Management expects 100% accurate reporting in Financial Statements. Any untallied, incorrect, or adjusting items must be disclosed in the FS notes and reported immediately to Management. Intentional misstatement or falsification of records is subject to immediate dismissal Stockholders.