Accounting Senior Specialist

Our Clients; Makati; On-site; PHP 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Makati with CPA credentials and a minimum of 3 years in accounting, including people management. The role covers financial reporting, product costing, tax compliance, and reconciliations, ensuring precise records and regulatory adherence.

Ideal candidates have strong ERP skills, cost accounting experience, and a background in FMCG, manufacturing, or retail. Join a leading FMCG organization and drive sound financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including 1 year in a people-management role.
• Strong background in financial reporting, taxation, reconciliations, cost accounting, gross profit analysis, and trial balance preparation.
• Experience preparing tax returns and audit schedules; perform bank, account, and BIR reconciliations.
• FMCG, manufacturing, or retail experience is highly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Proficient in analyzing financial data and maintaining accounting records; experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly sales reports, product costing analyses, gross profit reports, and trial balances.
• Perform financial analysis to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records.
• Prepare and file tax returns and supporting audit schedules in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and BIR-related reconciliations.
• Maintain and update pricing systems, discount structures, and related accounting records.
• Review books of accounts and identify discrepancies or areas requiring corrective action.
• Coordinate with treasury, external auditors, and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Supervise accounting processes and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Perform ad hoc accounting, reporting, and compliance-related tasks as required.

Skills

People management

Financial analysis

Tax compliance

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Education

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join one of the leading FMCG organizations and take your career to the next level!

Office location: Makati

Work Setup: Full onsite

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Dayshift

Role Overview

The Accounting Specialist is a supervisory level position, who will be responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, including financial reporting, product costing, tax compliance, and account reconciliations. The role ensures the accuracy of financial records, supports business decision-making through financial analysis, and maintains compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, including 1 year of people management experience.
• Strong background and hands-on experience in financial reporting, taxation, reconciliations, cost accounting, gross profit analysis, and trial balance preparation.
• Experienced in preparing tax returns and audit schedules; and perform bank, account, and BIR reconciliation duties.
• Relevant work experience within the FMCG, manufacturing, or retail industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Proficient in analyzing financial data and maintaining accounting records, as well as utilizing accounting & ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly sales reports, product costing analyses, gross profit reports, and trial balances.
• Perform financial analysis to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records.
• Prepare and file tax returns and supporting audit schedules in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and BIR-related reconciliations.
• Maintain and update pricing systems, discount structures, and related accounting records.
• Review books of accounts and identify discrepancies or areas requiring corrective action.
• Coordinate with treasury, external auditors, and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Supervise accounting processes and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Perform ad hoc accounting, reporting, and compliance-related tasks as required.