Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor

Department: Finance – Accounting
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 3–5 years in General Accounting
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or a related field

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced Accounting Supervisor to join our Finance and Accounting team. The successful candidate will assist the Accounting Manager in overseeing daily accounting operations, accounts payable, check preparation, government tax compliance, bank transactions, journal entries, and month-end financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in general accounting, strong knowledge of Philippine tax regulations and statutory remittances, and the ability to supervise accounting staff while ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial records.

Candidates with experience in the manufacturing or construction industry are highly preferred but not required. Applicants with relevant general accounting experience from other industries are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Prepare journal vouchers, journal entries, and accounting adjustments.
• Prepare monthly accruals, prepaid expense amortization, fixed asset depreciation schedules, and related journal entries.
• Prepare monthly schedules of liabilities and other month-end accounting reports.
• Maintain subsidiary ledgers for employee loans, housing loans, and other accounting transactions.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of accounting records and financial reports.

2. Accounts Payable and Disbursements

• Prepare weekly accounts payable schedules and payment summaries.
• Prepare checks, check vouchers, and supporting documents for supplier payments.
• Review disbursement vouchers and verify supporting documents.
• Prepare applicable Certificates of Creditable Tax Withheld at Source (BIR Form 2307).
• Monitor and control check releases and maintain accurate payment records.
• Receive and monitor supplier Statements of Account (SOA).

3. Tax Compliance and Government Remittances

• Prepare and monitor applicable BIR tax returns, including VAT, withholding tax, and income tax returns.
• Ensure timely payment and reporting of applicable taxes and government obligations.
• Process and monitor SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions and employee loan remittances.
• Monitor applicable business permit fees, real property taxes, and other statutory payments.
• Maintain updated tax schedules and government compliance records.

4. Documentation and Internal Controls

• Maintain organized accounting files, journal vouchers, bank documents, disbursement registers, check voucher registers, and tax records.
• Monitor Purchase Orders, Purchase Requisitions, invoices, Delivery Receipts, Receiving Reports, and other supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Review accounting workflows and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

5. Team Supervision

• Assist the Accounting Manager in coordinating and supervising daily accounting activities.
• Guide accounting staff in completing assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Promote proper documentation, accountability, and compliance with company policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in general accounting.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, check preparation, journal entries, and month-end closing.
• Familiarity with Philippine tax compliance, BIR reports, and government remittances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Good analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is an advantage.
• Experience in the manufacturing or construction industry is an advantage, particularly in handling supplier transactions, disbursements, bank transactions, and month-end accounting activities.

Fresh graduates are not the target for this position due to the required accounting experience. However, applicants with relevant accounting experience from different industries are welcome to apply.

Skills and Competencies

• General Accounting
• Accounts Payable and Disbursement Processing
• Check and Check Voucher Preparation
• BIR Tax Compliance
• SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG Remittances
• Journal Entries and Journal Vouchers
• Month-End Closing and Financial Reporting
• Bank Transactions and Accounting Documentation
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Team Coordination and Supervisory Skills

Work Location: In person