QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to detect, investigate, and report accounting discrepancies.
- High level of integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Able to work independently at the branch while following the Company's accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with branch personnel and Main Office Accounting.
- At least 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience
DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB PERFORMED:
Sales and Revenue Recording
- Record and monitor all branch sales transactions.
- Ensure all sales are supported by approved sales orders, delivery receipts,invoices, and other required documents
- Prepare the Branch Sales Report and submit it within the prescribed deadline.
Accounts Receivable and Collection Monitoring
- Maintain a record of all branch customer receivables.
- Monitor customer accounts and outstanding balances.
- Coordinate with Sales and Credit & Collection regarding overdue accounts.
- Prepare or assist in preparing the collection report.
Cash and Check Handling
- Record all cash and check collections received by the branch.
- Ensure collections are deposited intact and on time.
- Reconcile the branch collection records with deposit slips and bank records.
- Report discrepancies immediately to the Main Office Account
Accounts Payable / Branch Expense Monitoring / Budget Control
- Receive and check documents for branch expenses and purchases.
- Verify completeness of Purchase Request, Purchase Order, Delivery Receipt,
Invoice and Other supporting documents
- Identify significant variances.
- Notify the Main Office Accounting of unusual spending.
- Check whether expenses have the required approval.
- Monitor unbudgeted expenditures and ensure appropriate approval is obtained.
- Prepare payment vouchers or payment requests when applicable.
- Submit complete documents to Main Office Accounting for payment processing.
Petty Cash Management
- Check petty cash liquidation/replenishment requests.
- Reconcile cash on hand and valid receipts/vouchers.
- Conduct periodic cash counts.
- Immediately report shortages or irregularities.
Inventory and Fixed Asset Monitoring
- Reconcile inventory records with the accounting records.
- Monitor inventory movements.
- Check supporting documents for Purchases, Sales, Transfers, Returns, Issuances,
Adjustments
- Assist in physical inventory counts.
- Investigate inventory variances.
- Maintain a branch listing of fixed assets.
- Monitor transfers, disposals, and missing/damaged assets.
- Report unrecorded or missing assets to Main Office Accounting.
- Ensure capital expenditures have proper approval and supporting documents.