Accounting Specialist

Caravan Food Group Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Caravan Food Group Inc. is seeking an Inventory Analyst to support inventory control and financial reporting in Makati. The role covers end-to-end stock reconciliation, monitoring movements, and coordinating with warehouse, purchasing, retail operations, and accounting teams.

You will perform periodic counts, analyze variances, prepare journals for adjustments, and assist with month-end closing and inventory schedules. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, with strong Excel and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Financial Management, or related field.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in inventory accounting, inventory audit, or inventory management is an advantage but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Review stock transfers (in/out) and reconcile transfer-out with transfer-in transactions.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory movements using the company’s systems.
• Organize and coordinate periodic and cycle inventory counts.
• Consolidate and analyze inventory count results.
• Investigate inventory variances, discrepancies, and shrinkages.
• Prepare and submit periodic inventory balance reports.
• Organize inventory disposal documentation and processing.
• Prepare journal vouchers for inventory adjustments.
• Verify accuracy of inventory costing, stock balances, and valuation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and documents.
• Collaborate with Inventory Audit Group on reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Inventory Systems

Analytical Thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication & Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy/Accounting-related

Tools

Inventory/Accounting software

Job description

A. Inventory Management & Reconciliation

• Review stock transfers (in/out) and ensure transfer-out transactions from transferring stores are properly reconciled with transfer-in transactions of receiving stores.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory movements using the company’s inventory and accounting systems.
• Organize and coordinate periodic and cycle inventory counts.
• Consolidate and analyze inventory count results.
• Investigate inventory variances, discrepancies, and shrinkages.
• Prepare and submit periodic inventory balance reports.
• Organize inventory disposal documentation and processing.
• Prepare journal vouchers (JVs) for inventory-related adjustments.
• Verify accuracy of inventory costing, stock balances, and inventory valuation.
• Maintain accurate and organized inventory records and supporting documents.
• Work closely with the Inventory Audit Group regarding inventory concerns and reconciliations.

B. Financial Reporting & System Monitoring

• Assist in month-end inventory closing activities.
• Generate inventory monitoring and variance analysis reports.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of inventory transactions in the system.
• Support audit requirements by preparing necessary inventory schedules and reports.
• Identify system discrepancies and recommend process improvements related to inventory monitoring and reporting.

C. Other Functions

• Assist in other operational tasks in cases of manpower shortage or urgent situations including but not limited to inventory count, cash count, special audit, and related activities.
• Coordinate with warehouse, purchasing, retail operations, and accounting teams regarding inventory concerns.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Financial Management, or any related course.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in inventory accounting, inventory audit, or inventory management is an advantage but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and coordination skills.