ACCOUNTING MANAGER (PASAY CITY, METRO MANILA)

Acestar International Service Corp.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Acestar International Service Corporation is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the accounting department and oversee the company's financial activities in Pasay City. You will supervise staff, review records, ensure accurate reporting, and maintain strong financial controls to support operations.

You'll collaborate with management and other departments to monitor expenses, assess performance, and drive budgeting, cash flow planning, and compliance with Philippine tax and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience supervising or managing an accounting team preferred.
• Knowledge of Philippine accounting standards and tax compliance requirements.
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team and oversee daily departmental operations.
• Review financial transactions, journal entries, billing records, disbursements, and account balances.
• Supervise the processing of supplier payments, customer collections, and other financial transactions.
• Ensure that accounting records are accurate, complete, and properly supported.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, payables, advances, and other financial obligations.
• Oversee the preparation of periodic financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, cash movements, and overall financial performance.
• Monitor budget utilization and identify significant variances.
• Provide financial assessments and recommendations to management.
• Assist in developing budgets, cash flow projections, and financial plans.
• Ensure adherence to Philippine accounting standards and tax compliance.
• Oversee the preparation of documents for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax professionals, and relevant government offices.
• Establish and maintain procedures for proper financial documentation and transaction approval.
• Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls.
• Assign responsibilities and monitor the performance of accounting personnel.
• Review completed work and provide guidance on accounting procedures.
• Develop staff capabilities through coaching and training.
• Ensure departmental deliverables are completed within established deadlines.
• Promote accuracy, accountability, and confidentiality within the team.
• Oversee financial monitoring of trucking, freight, transportation, and other logistics expenses.
• Review operational billings, supplier charges, and transportation-related costs.
• Coordinate with Operations, Trucking, Purchasing, and other departments regarding financial records.
• Monitor the accuracy of charges and expenses associated with company services.

Skills

Dept Management

Financial Analysis

General Accounting

AP/AR

Budgeting

Cash Flow

Tax Compliance

Audit Management

Financial Controls

Cost Analysis

Staff Supervision

Excel

Accounting Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Location: Pasay City
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Logistics / Freight Forwarding

Position Overview

Acestar International Service Corporation is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead its accounting department and oversee the company's financial activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising accounting personnel, reviewing financial records, overseeing reporting requirements, and maintaining reliable financial procedures. This position will also work closely with management and other departments to monitor company expenses, evaluate financial performance, and support business operations.

Applicants with experience in logistics, freight forwarding, trucking, or transportation are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

Accounting Department Management

• Lead the accounting team and oversee daily departmental operations.

• Review financial transactions, journal entries, billing records, disbursements, and account balances.

• Supervise the processing of supplier payments, customer collections, and other financial transactions.

• Ensure that accounting records are accurate, complete, and properly supported.

• Monitor outstanding receivables, payables, advances, and other financial obligations.

Financial Planning and Reporting

• Oversee the preparation of periodic financial statements and management reports.

• Analyze revenue, expenses, cash movements, and overall financial performance.

• Monitor budget utilization and identify significant variances.

• Provide financial assessments and recommendations to management.

• Assist in developing budgets, cash flow projections, and financial plans.

Compliance and Financial Controls

• Ensure adherence to applicable Philippine accounting and taxation requirements.

• Oversee the preparation of documents for internal and external audits.

• Coordinate with auditors, tax professionals, and relevant government offices.

• Establish and maintain procedures for proper financial documentation and transaction approval.

• Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls.

Team Leadership

• Assign responsibilities and monitor the performance of accounting personnel.

• Review completed work and provide guidance on accounting procedures.

• Develop staff capabilities through coaching and training.

• Ensure departmental deliverables are completed within established deadlines.

• Promote accuracy, accountability, and confidentiality within the team.

Industry-Related Financial Activities

• Oversee financial monitoring of trucking, freight, transportation, and other logistics expenses.

• Review operational billings, supplier charges, and transportation-related costs.

• Coordinate with Operations, Trucking, Purchasing, and other departments regarding financial records.

• Monitor the accuracy of charges and expenses associated with company services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of professional accounting experience.

• Previous experience supervising or managing an accounting team is strongly preferred.

• Solid understanding of financial statements, general accounting, billing, payables, receivables, and reconciliations.

• Knowledge of Philippine accounting standards and tax compliance requirements.

• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Background in logistics, freight forwarding, trucking, transportation, or related industries is an advantage.

• CPA license is preferred but not mandatory.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

• Effective leadership, communication, and coordination skills.

• High level of integrity and discretion when handling financial information.

Core Skills

• Accounting Department Management

• Financial Statement Analysis

• General Accounting

• Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Cash Flow Monitoring

• Tax Compliance

• Audit Management

• Financial Controls

• Cost and Expense Analysis

• Staff Supervision

• Microsoft Excel

• Accounting Software

Working Arrangement

• Full-time, on-site position based in Pasay City.

• Works closely with senior management and department heads.

• May require additional working hours during financial reporting, audit preparation, and closing periods.