Accounting Supervisor

Job Overview:

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the company’s daily accounting operations, financial reporting, tax compliance, payroll processing, and internal controls. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supports strategic business decisions through financial analysis, and leads accounting processes to maintain operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Financial Record-Keeping & Reporting

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded in NetSuite on a daily basis.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Generate management reports such as product-line profitability and cost analysis to support business decisions.
• Perform monthly closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions, and resolve discrepancies promptly.

B. Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including invoice review, payment scheduling, and vendor coordination.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, ensuring timely invoicing and collection of outstanding accounts.
• Prepare and maintain weekly cash position reports to support cash flow management.
• Supervise the AP/AR Associate and review work for accuracy and completeness.

C. Inventory Accounting

• Coordinate with Operations and Warehouse teams on monthly inventory counts and reconciliation of system records.
• Monitor inventory movements for raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods, and investigate variances as needed.

D. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify process improvements and recommend automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in external audit preparation and ensure timely completion of audit requirements.
• Safeguard confidential financial information and enforce data security practices.

E. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Supervise and provide guidance, training, and feedback to the AP/AR Associate.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business planning, product launches, and expansion initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy required.
• CPA license is preferred but not required.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Experience in FMCG, retail, manufacturing, or cosmetics/personal care industry is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in NetSuite and Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Strong knowledge of Philippine Accounting Standards (PAS/PFRS).
• Familiarity with inventory and cost accounting practices is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable in a startup environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.