Accounting Supervisor

Waste PH; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste PH is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Supervisor to lead our AP and AR teams and oversee daily accounting operations in Cebu City. You will ensure accurate financial records, timely billing and payments, and strong internal controls while developing an accountable, efficient staff.

The role requires hands-on supervision, process improvements, and collaboration with other departments to resolve discrepancies and support month-end closings. CPA is an advantage but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including 1 year in a supervisory or team‑lead role.
• Practical experience handling both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Working knowledge of general accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and Philippine tax requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• CPA qualification is an advantage, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise AP and AR personnel, assign responsibilities, and monitor workloads, accuracy, and deadlines.
• Review outputs, provide coaching, and address performance gaps.
• Establish clear procedures and coordinate with other departments to resolve accounting concerns.
• Oversee supplier invoice processing, expense verification, and payment scheduling.
• Ensure transactions have complete supporting documents and required approvals.
• Review supplier reconciliations, outstanding payables, and payment discrepancies.
• Monitor due dates and coordinate payment priorities with management.
• Oversee accurate and timely customer billing, payment recording, and account reconciliation.
• Review receivables aging, monitor overdue accounts, and guide collection follow‑ups.
• Coordinate with sales and operations to resolve billing disputes and documentation issues.
• Escalate collection risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Review journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger schedules.
• Coordinate month‑end and year‑end closing activities.
• Prepare timely reports on payables, receivables, collections, expenses, and cash requirements.
• Support budgeting, cash‑flow planning, audits, and tax compliance activities.
• Maintain organized accounting records and enforce approval limits, segregation of duties, and confidentiality.
• Identify process improvements that reduce errors and improve turnaround time.
• Perform other related accounting and supervisory duties assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Integrity

Confidentiality

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented, hands‑on Accounting Supervisor to lead our Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) personnel and oversee day-to-day accounting operations.

The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial records, timely billing and payments, effective collection monitoring, and strong internal controls while developing an accountable and efficient accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Team Supervision

• Supervise AP and AR personnel, assign responsibilities, and monitor workloads, accuracy, and deadlines.

• Review team outputs, provide coaching, and address performance gaps.

• Establish clear procedures and coordinate with other departments to resolve accounting concerns.

Accounts Payable

• Oversee supplier invoice processing, expense verification, and payment scheduling.

• Ensure transactions have complete supporting documents and required approvals.

• Review supplier reconciliations, outstanding payables, and payment discrepancies.

• Monitor due dates and coordinate payment priorities with management.

Accounts Receivable

• Oversee accurate and timely customer billing, payment recording, and account reconciliation.

• Review receivables aging, monitor overdue accounts, and guide collection follow‑ups.

• Coordinate with sales and operations to resolve billing disputes and documentation issues.

• Escalate collection risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Accounting, Reporting, and Controls

• Review journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger schedules.

• Coordinate month‑end and year‑end closing activities.

• Prepare timely reports on payables, receivables, collections, expenses, and cash requirements.

• Support budgeting, cash‑flow planning, audits, and tax compliance activities.

• Maintain organized accounting records and enforce approval limits, segregation of duties, and confidentiality.

• Identify process improvements that reduce errors and improve turnaround time.

• Perform other related accounting and supervisory duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

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

• At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, including 1 year in a supervisory or team‑lead role.

• Practical experience handling both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

• Working knowledge of general accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and Philippine tax requirements.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• High standards of integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.

• Ability to manage competing deadlines and follow through on unresolved issues.

• CPA qualification is an advantage, but not required.