Accounting Manager, Las Pinas

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

Oversee general accounting functions (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Payroll).

Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing.

Prepare accurate financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

Maintain accounting records in compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS).

Manage chart of accounts and accounting policies.

2. Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

Oversee product costing (coffee, ice cream, beverage lines).

Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory valuation.

Analyze production variances (material, labor, overhead).

Review Bill of Materials (BOM) and costing updates.

Ensure proper inventory reconciliation and physical count procedures.

Implement cost control measures to improve gross margins.

3. Budgeting & Financial Planning

Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.

Analyze actual vs. budget performance.

Provide financial insights to Operations and Sales teams.

Support pricing strategy through cost analysis.

4. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure timely filing of BIR requirements (VAT, Withholding Tax, Income Tax).

Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants.

Ensure compliance with SEC and other government agencies.

Monitor tax exposures and risk areas.

5. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

Monitor cash position and forecast cash requirements.

Oversee receivables collection and payable cycles.

Optimize inventory turnover and minimize obsolete stocks.

6. Internal Controls & Risk Management

Establish and enforce internal controls over financial reporting.

Ensure segregation of duties in finance processes.

Prevent fraud and financial irregularities.

Oversee internal audit coordination.

7. Team Leadership & Development

Supervise accounting staff.

Provide training on accounting systems and procedures.

Conduct performance evaluations.

Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and integrity.

8. Systems & Process Improvement

Improve ERP/accounting system efficiency.

Automate financial reporting processes.

Recommend workflow improvements.

Support digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Accountancy

CPA preferred

Experience:

With solid experience in accounting, preferably in a supervisory or managerial role

Experience in a manufacturing environment is an advantage (Food & Beverage preferred)

Strong background in cost accounting

Technical Skills:

ERP system experience (NetSuite, Zoho or similar)

Advanced Excel proficiency

Knowledge of Philippine tax regulations

Strong financial analysis capability

Competencies:

Analytical and detail-oriented

Strong leadership skills

High integrity and ethical standards

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Strategic thinker with operational mindset

DRMI-00456