General Accountant

Department: Finance and Accounting
Work Location: Cebu, Philippines
Industry: Manufacturing, Mining, and Cement Operations
Employment Type: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY

The General Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, monitoring transactions, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies. The role supports the company's manufacturing and mining operations by monitoring operational expenses, inventory, fixed assets, project costs, and other financial activities to ensure proper cost control and reliable financial reporting.

The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of general accounting principles, financial analysis, and internal controls, preferably with experience in manufacturing, mining, cement production, or other industrial operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. General Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger entries, journal vouchers, and supporting accounting schedules.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting transactions.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure that financial records are complete, accurate, properly documented, and filed in accordance with company policies.

2. Manufacturing and Mining Cost Accounting

• Monitor and analyze production costs, operating expenses, and project-related expenditures.
• Assist in tracking the cost of raw materials, fuel, lubricants, spare parts, maintenance supplies, and other production inputs.
• Support the monitoring of mining site expenses, equipment operating costs, hauling expenses, and other site-related expenditures.
• Assist in analyzing direct and indirect costs, overhead allocation, and cost variances against budgets.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, warehouse, engineering, and site personnel to validate operational expenses and supporting documents.
• Help identify cost discrepancies and recommend improvements in cost monitoring and financial controls.

3. Inventory and Fixed Asset Management

• Reconcile accounting records with physical inventory reports for raw materials, finished goods, consumables, and spare parts.
• Monitor inventory movements, adjustments, and valuation in coordination with the warehouse and operations teams.
• Maintain fixed asset records for equipment, machinery, vehicles, and other company property.
• Prepare depreciation schedules and assist in the recording of asset acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and impairments.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and fixed asset verification when required.

4. Tax Compliance and Statutory Reporting

• Assist in preparing and reviewing tax-related schedules and supporting documents for applicable BIR filings.
• Ensure the proper recording and documentation of VAT, withholding taxes, and other applicable tax transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of schedules and reconciliations required for statutory reporting and external audits.
• Monitor compliance with relevant Philippine accounting standards, tax regulations, and other applicable financial reporting requirements.

5. Budget Monitoring and Internal Controls

• Assist in preparing financial schedules and reports for budgeting, forecasting, and management review.
• Monitor actual expenditures against approved budgets and identify significant variances.
• Verify the completeness and accuracy of invoices, purchase orders, delivery receipts, liquidation reports, and other supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, approval procedures, and internal control requirements.
• Recommend improvements in accounting procedures, documentation, and financial reporting processes.

6. Audit and Interdepartmental Coordination

• Provide accounting schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with Finance, Treasury, Purchasing, Warehouse, Human Resources, and Operations regarding accounting-related concerns.
• Follow up on outstanding transactions, unreconciled accounts, and missing documentation.
• Perform other accounting-related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Management Accounting, or a related field.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is an advantage.

Work Experience

• At least 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, mining, cement production, construction, or other industrial companies is preferred.
• Familiarity with cost accounting, inventory accounting, fixed assets, and financial reporting is an advantage.
• Experience handling month-end closing, account reconciliation, and tax compliance is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with Philippine tax compliance and BIR requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or ERP systems.
• Ability to prepare financial schedules, reconciliations, and accounting reports.
• Knowledge of manufacturing or mining cost structures and inventory control is an advantage.

ATTITUDES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet reporting deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different departments.
• Willingness to coordinate with manufacturing facilities, mining sites, warehouses, and other operational units as required.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing operational and business requirements.
• Committed to confidentiality and compliance with company policies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Based in Cebu, Philippines.
• Primarily office-based, with coordination and occasional visits to manufacturing facilities, warehouses, or mining project sites as required.
• May be required to work extended hours during month-end closing, year-end closing, audits, and statutory reporting periods.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and account reconciliations.
• Completion of month-end and year-end closing requirements within established deadlines.
• Accuracy of inventory, fixed asset, and cost accounting records.
• Timely preparation of tax schedules and audit requirements.
• Compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.
• Effective identification and resolution of accounting discrepancies.

Pay: Php20,000.00 - Php45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person