General Accountant

Responsible for managing and maintaining accurate financial and accounting records of the company. The position supports the daily accounting operations, ensures timely recording and reconciliation of financial transactions, assists in financial reporting, and ensures compliance with company policies and applicable Philippine accounting and tax requirements.

The ideal candidate should have relevant accounting experience in the garments, textile, manufacturing, or similar industry, with a strong understanding of inventory, costing, production-related transactions, accounts payable/receivable, and general accounting processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. General Accounting

• Record and maintain accurate accounting transactions in the company's accounting system.
• Prepare and maintain journal entries, schedules, and supporting documents.
• Monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure proper filing and organization of accounting records and documents.

2. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Process and verify invoices, purchase orders, delivery receipts, and other supporting documents.
• Monitor accounts payable and ensure timely processing of company obligations.
• Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and outstanding balances.
• Prepare payment requests and other accounting-related documents.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.

3. Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

• Assist in monitoring and reconciling raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), finished goods, and production-related inventory.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, and other departments regarding inventory records and variances.
• Assist in monitoring material usage and production costs.
• Review inventory movements and investigate discrepancies between physical counts and accounting records.
• Assist in inventory count activities and preparation of inventory reports.
• Support proper accounting treatment of manufacturing and production-related transactions.

4. Costing & Production Support

• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of product costing, particularly for garments and textile products.
• Review material, labor, and other production-related costs.
• Assist in analyzing production variances and cost fluctuations.
• Coordinate with Production and Purchasing teams to obtain accurate costing information.
• Maintain costing records and supporting schedules.

5. Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and accounting schedules.
• Prepare management reports and other financial information as requested.
• Provide accurate accounting data for management decision-making.
• Assist in analyzing financial data, expenses, and variances.
• Ensure reports are submitted accurately and within established deadlines.

6. Tax & Government Compliance

• Assist in the preparation of documents and schedules required for BIR, PEZA (if applicable), and other government compliance requirements.
• Ensure accounting records and supporting documents are properly maintained for tax and audit purposes.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and government agencies when required.
• Assist in monitoring tax deadlines and other statutory requirements.

7. Audit Support

• Prepare schedules and supporting documents required for internal and external audits.
• Assist auditors in obtaining necessary accounting records and documents.
• Address accounting-related audit findings and assist in implementing corrective actions.

8. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Verify the completeness and accuracy of financial documents before processing.
• Identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, and potential accounting issues and report them to management.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferably with 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in the garments, textile, manufacturing, or related industry is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and accounting procedures.
• Experience with inventory accounting, costing, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Philippine accounting and taxation requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Willing to work on-site in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

PREFERRED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Candidates with experience in any of the following are highly encouraged to apply:

• Garments Manufacturing
• Textile Manufacturing
• Apparel Manufacturing
• Export Manufacturing
• Cut-and-Sew Operations
• Fabric and Raw Material Trading
• Manufacturing / Production Companies

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Pay raise
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person