ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR - AR

Unicharm (Philippines) Corp.; Makati; On-site; PHP 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Annual and sick leave

Career development

Collaborative environment

Cross-functional exposure

Job summary

Unicharm (Philippines) Corp. in Makati City is seeking an Accounting Supervisor – AR Specialists to lead the Accounts Receivable and credit control functions.

You will ensure accurate billing, effective collections, and timely month-end closing while collaborating with Sales and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes overseeing AR processes, ageing analysis, risk management, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant AR, Credit and Collection, or General Accounting experience.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of AR processes, credit and collection practices, and month-end closing.
• Excellent communication and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Receivable process including billing, collections, and cash applications.
• Monitor AR balances and ageing reports; ensure timely follow-up.
• Analyze overdue accounts and mitigate credit risks.
• Coordinate with Sales, Finance, and Customer Service to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare AR ageing, collection performance, and credit exposure reports.
• Assist month-end closing activities and AR reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management

Credit & Collection

Customer Account Reconciliation

AR Ageing Analysis

Collection Monitoring

Credit Risk Management

Month-End Closing

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Accounting / ERP Systems

Team Supervision

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Unicharm (Philippines) Corp., a leading consumer goods company, is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Supervisor – AR Specialists to join our Finance and Accounting team in Makati City.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Accounts Receivable (AR) and credit control functions, ensuring accurate and timely billing, effective collection of outstanding receivables, proper customer account reconciliation, and efficient month-end closing activities.

This role will work closely with Sales, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to maintain healthy receivable balances, minimize credit risks, and support the company's overall financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process, including billing/invoicing, collections, cash application, and customer account reconciliation.

• Monitor daily and monthly accounts receivable balances and ageing reports, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding accounts.

• Analyze overdue accounts and identify potential collection and credit risks, recommending appropriate actions to minimize bad debts and improve cash flow.

• Coordinate closely with the Sales, Finance, Customer Service, and other relevant departments to resolve billing discrepancies, deductions, disputes, and collection issues.

• Ensure invoices, credit/debit memos, and other AR-related transactions are processed accurately and within established timelines.

• Review and reconcile customer accounts, ensuring discrepancies are properly investigated and resolved.

• Prepare and present AR ageing, collection performance, credit exposure, and other management reports and analyses as required.

• Monitor collection performance against established targets and provide recommendations for process improvements.

• Assist in establishing and maintaining effective credit and collection policies and procedures in accordance with company guidelines.

• Supervise, guide, and support AR team members to ensure quality, accuracy, productivity, and compliance with established processes.

• Assist with month-end closing activities, including AR reconciliation, account analysis, accruals, and other required accounting schedules.

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting policies, internal controls, company procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, controls, reporting, and collection efficiency.

• Provide support for internal and external audits and ensure required documentation is complete and readily available.

• Perform other ad hoc accounting and finance-related tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

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

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit and Collection, or General Accounting, preferably within the consumer goods, FMCG, or similar industry.

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team-lead capacity is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable processes, credit and collection practices, account reconciliation, and month-end closing procedures.

• Good understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and applicable financial and regulatory requirements.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate with customers and cross-functional teams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, and familiar with accounting/ERP systems.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.

• Able to work independently while effectively collaborating with different departments.

• Proactive, results-oriented, and committed to maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Key Skills

• Accounts Receivable Management

• Credit & Collection

• Customer Account Reconciliation

• AR Ageing Analysis

• Collection Monitoring

• Credit Risk Management

• Month-End Closing

• Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Microsoft Excel

• Accounting / ERP Systems

• Team Supervision

• Process Improvement

What We Offer

At Unicharm (Philippines) Corp., we value our people and are committed to providing a rewarding and supportive work environment. Successful candidates can look forward to:

• Competitive salary package

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage

• Annual leave and sick leave benefits

• Career development and professional training opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Opportunities to work with a leading multinational consumer goods organization

• Exposure to cross-functional and regional business operations

About Unicharm (Philippines) Corp.

Unicharm (Philippines) Corp. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of consumer goods with a strong presence across the Asia-Pacific region.

We are committed to our mission of enhancing the quality of life for people around the world through innovative, high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of our consumers.

Our organization is driven by a culture of innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, and continuous improvement. We believe that our people are key to our success, and we strive to provide an environment where employees can grow, develop their skills, and build meaningful careers.