Accounting Manager

MANILA KLEAN FUEL CORP.; Marikina; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,228,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleanfuel in Pasig City is seeking an Accounting Manager specializing in importation to oversee accounting operations, inventory costing, and cost management. The role collaborates with Importation and Procurement teams and leads a team to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Requirements include CPA, 3–5 years of relevant experience in importation, trading, manufacturing or inventory-driven businesses, and strong skills in financial reporting and internal controls.

Qualifications

• CPA is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with exposure to importation, trading, manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, account reconciliation, inventory costing, and general accounting operations.
• Familiarity with import-related costs such as freight, duties, taxes, brokerage, and other landed costs.
• Experience using ERP systems and SAP.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing or supervising an accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Director and collaborate with Importation and Procurement teams.
• Oversee accounting and recording of importation-related transactions.
• Monitor and review importation-related costs (freight, duties, taxes, brokerage, etc.).
• Ensure proper recording and allocation of importation costs for inventory costing and reporting.
• Reconcile import-related accounts, supplier balances, and inventory records.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger balances.
• Oversee monthly financial closing and reporting processes.
• Prepare Financial Statements, management reports, and importation-related analyses.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Lead and develop the accounting team to meet departmental goals.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Attention to detail

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We Are Hiring: Accounting Manager (Importation)

At Cleanfuel, we are looking for an experienced and results-driven Accounting Manager to oversee our accounting operations, with a strong focus on importation-related accounting, inventory, and cost management.

The ideal candidate has solid hands-on accounting experience, preferably in importation, trading, manufacturing, or other inventory-driven businesses. CPA is required. We are looking for someone with strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work closely with our Importation and Procurement teams.

What Will Be Your Role?

As an Accounting Manager, you will:

• Report directly to the Director and work closely with the Importation and Procurement teams on accounting and financial matters.
• Oversee the accounting and recording of importation-related transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and review importation-related costs, including purchase costs, freight, duties, taxes, brokerage fees, and other applicable charges.
• Ensure the proper recording and allocation of importation costs for accurate inventory costing and financial reporting.
• Reconcile import-related accounts, supplier balances, inventory records, and other related accounts.
• Review supporting documents and accounting entries related to importation transactions.
• Oversee the monthly financial closing process and ensure that all transactions are properly recorded and reported.
• Prepare accurate Financial Statements, management reports, and importation-related financial analyses.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger balances to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor inventory and cost-related accounts and investigate discrepancies and variances.
• Support external audits and provide the necessary accounting schedules and documentation.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, government regulations, and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to achieve departmental goals.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with exposure to importation, trading, manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting.
• CPA is equired.
• Hands-on experience in importation-related accounting, inventory accounting, or cost accounting is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, account reconciliation, inventory costing, and general accounting operations.
• Familiarity with import-related costs such as freight, duties, taxes, brokerage, and other landed costs.
• Experience in process improvement and implementing internal controls.
• Experience using ERP systems and accounting software, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Must Haves:

• Strong accounting and financial management experience.
• Importation accounting experience is highly preferred.
• Solid operational and technical accounting background.
• Strong understanding of inventory and cost accounting.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile importation-related transactions and costs.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing or supervising an accounting team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and SAP.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Importation, Procurement, Finance, and other departments.

Head Office Location

Cleanfuel Marcos Highway, Brgy. Dela Paz, Pasig City
(Near Robinsons Metro East and in front of Mitsubishi Motors)