Accounting & Admin Officer

Our Clients; Santo Tomas; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients is seeking an Accounting & Admin Manager to oversee the company’s accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate month-end closings, reporting, compliance, and cost control. The role also supports administrative efficiency, audits, inventory activities, and ERP initiatives while providing financial insights to management.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in accounting/finance, strong GAAP knowledge, ERP experience, and the ability to work with senior management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA is an advantage.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, preferably in roles such as Accountant, Supervisor, Controller, or Finance Manager.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and reporting.
• Experience with month-end closing, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Experience with ERP platforms and multi-company reporting is a plus.
• Proficient MS Excel and strong analytical skills; able to present to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting activities and ensure timely recording of financial transactions.
• Manage monthly financial closing, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Review expenses for cost control opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare and review financial reports for management; ensure compliance with standards and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, cost monitoring, and financial planning activities.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure timely audits and regulatory submissions (PEZA, BIR, DOLE as applicable).
• Support ERP-related initiatives and continuous process improvements.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication with senior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA is an advantage

Tools

ERP systems

ERP implementation

Job description

Office Location: Sto. Tomas, Batangas

Work Setup: Full Onsite

Schedule: Monday to Friday | Mid shift

Role Overview

The Accounting & Admin Manager oversees the company’s accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely month-end closing, reporting, compliance, and cost control. The role also supports administrative efficiency, audit requirements, inventory activities, and ERP-related initiatives while providing financial insights and guidance to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, preferably in an Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, Controller, or Finance Manager capacity.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, financial reporting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in month-end financial closing, financial analysis, expense monitoring, and management reporting.
• Experience with ERP implementation and/or modern ERP systems, preferably with exposure to the accounting/finance modules.
• Experience in multi-company reporting is an advantage.
• Strong MS Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze financial data and prepare management reports.
• Experience working with senior management and cross-functional teams, with the ability to communicate financial matters clearly.
• With experience in manufacturing environments, particularly within semiconductor, power generation, or related industries.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee daily accounting activities and ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of monthly financial closing activities, including account reviews, reconciliations, and required supporting schedules.
• Review monthly expenses and identify potential cost leakages, unnecessary expenditures, and opportunities for improved cost control.
• Prepare and review financial reports and provide relevant financial information and analysis to management.
• Ensure accounting practices and financial reports are aligned with applicable accounting standards, policies, and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, cost monitoring, and other financial planning and analysis activities as required.

Compliance, Audit & Inventory

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and ensure the timely completion of annual audits and submission of required supporting documents.
• Ensure timely completion and filing of required reports and regulatory requirements, including PEZA, BIR, and DOLE submissions, as applicable.
• Support and participate in physical inventory activities, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation of inventory records.
• Review financial and operational documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.

Operations & Process Improvement

• Review work orders and related documentation to ensure consistency with established standards and identify issues requiring attention from manufacturing or operations leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting, administrative, and reporting processes to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Promote lean office practices and contribute to initiatives that improve administrative and financial workflows.
• Support the implementation, enhancement, and effective use of the company’s ERP platform, particularly for accounting and finance processes.
• Develop and maintain relevant accounting, finance, and administrative documentation and process references.

Management & Business Support

• Serve as a key finance and accounting resource to management, providing insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams on financial and operational matters.
• Support organizational initiatives and growth strategies by providing timely financial information, analysis, and recommendations.
• Perform other accounting, finance, and administrative responsibilities as needed to support business operations.