Accounting Supervisor

Manila Bankers Life Insurance Corporation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Bankers Life Insurance Corporation in the Philippines is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to maintain accounting records, assist in monthly financial statements, and ensure timely filing of all tax returns while supporting the Accounting Manager and Comptroller to keep the department efficient.

The role includes supervising Accounting Assistants, reviewing ledgers, preparing month-end reports, bank reconciliations, and assisting with audits to uphold internal controls and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or BSc/BA in Accounting or Finance
• Master's degree and professional certification
• CPA preferred; CMA or CIA a plus
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in accounting or related field
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing procedures

Responsibilities

• Reviews accounting data to ensure proper reporting per GAAP
• Monitors and adjusts General Ledger accounts with abnormal balances
• Prepares month-end closing entries and supporting schedules
• Supervises Accounting Assistants and ensures procedures are followed
• Prepares bank reconciliations and tax paperwork
• Assists in preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports
• Ensures timely filing of government taxes and regulatory filings

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Leadership

Auditing procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy / BSc/BA in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree and professional certification

CPA preferred; CMA or CIA a plus

Job description

About the role

Responsible for keeping and maintaining the Accounting Records of the Company, assisting in the preparation of the monthly financial statements and other required management reports, timely filing of all tax returns and for assisting the Accounting Manager and the Comptroller in ensuring that the Accounting Department operates smoothly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews accounting and financial data/reports of the Accounting Assistants to ensure proper reporting of financial information in accordance to general accepted accounting standards

• Monitors, analyzes, and adjusts all General Ledger accounts with abnormal balances

• Checks, verifies, and encodes all adjustment entries before month end closing

• Prepares various schedules to support income statement and balance sheet accounts

• Assists in the preparation of month end reports and other required management reports

• Supervises Accounting Assistants to see to it that accounting procedures and systems are consistently implemented

• Prepare entries in the check vouchers, monthly closing entries, reconciling items and other relevant accounting documents

• Assist in reviewing tax returns and reports prepared by the Accounting Assistant to ensure that all information is complete and correct

• Ensured the timely processing and filing of mandated government taxes, dues, and returns to eliminate the risk of paying penalties and surcharge

• Prepares monthly Bank Reconciliation reports which should be completed before closing the books

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or BSc/BA in Accounting or Finance; master's degree and professional certification

• Certified Public Accountant (Preferred); CMA or CIA are pluses

• At least 3 years of experience in a Supervisory Level gained from the Insurance or services Industry

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing procedures and a sound judgement

• High leadership skills, sound working relationship with peers, superiors, and internal and external auditors