Acounting Supervisor

Amber Kinetics Philippines, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amber Kinetics Philippines, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to oversee financial reporting, ensure IFRS/Philippine GAAP compliance, strengthen internal controls, and support management with reliable financial information.

The role includes month-end close, policy development, ERP integrity, supplier payables review, and budget/forecast support. Interaction with auditors and regulatory agencies is required; manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy is required.
• CPA certification is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Manufacturing industry exposure is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close and reporting processes.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform consolidation with intercompany eliminations and related entries.
• Review monthly financial reports before submission to management.
• Maintain ERP integrity and accurate recording of transactions.
• Coordinate with teams to resolve booking, system, and reporting issues.
• Ensure compliance with statutory/regulatory filings and liaise with auditors and regulators.
• Maintain and update accounting policies and internal controls.
• Train new staff on policies and controls.
• Review supplier payables for accuracy and supporting docs.
• Monitor debt covenants and provide management with timely reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and monitoring against budget.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Philippine GAAP knowledge

Tax and regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Controls implementation

Staff training

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Certified Public Accountant (adv)

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting management through reliable financial information.

This role oversees month-end close, accounting policies, ERP integrity, supplier payables, and budget and forecast support in accordance with IFRS or Philippine GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Closing and Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close processes.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform consolidation activities, including intercompany eliminations and related journal entries
• Prepare and perform initial review of monthly financial reports prior to management submission.

2. Accounting Policies, Procedures, and Internal Controls

• Develop and update existing accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation and effective communication (“cascading”) of policies to all affected personnel.
• Implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Conduct accounting and policy training for new employees.

3. Regulatory and Statutory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including timely filings and reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors and bank auditors, as required
• Act as the primary accounting point of contact for regulatory agencies, including:
  • Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

4. ERP and Accounting System Management

• Maintain the integrity of the ERP system and ensure all transactions are properly recorded.
• Ensure accounting records comply with IFRS or Philippine GAAP.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve booking, system, and reporting issues.

5. Supplier Payables Review and Management

• Review supplier payables to ensure validity, completeness, and proper supporting documentation in line with tax requirements.
• Analyze long-outstanding payables, discuss issues with relevant stakeholders, and recommend appropriate resolutions.

6. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Monitoring

• Support annual budget preparation and quarterly forecast processes.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast.
• Track and monitor compliance with debt covenants and provide timely reporting to management.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Philippine GAAP
• Solid understanding of Philippine tax and regulatory requirements
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability to implement controls, improve processes, and train staff
• Strong coordination and communication skills

Other Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
• Certified Public Accountant, an advantage.
• 3-5 years related work experience.
• Exposure to manufacturing business would be an advantage