Branch Accountant

ECO SAVERS GROUP VENTURES INC.; Catbalogan; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

ECO SAVERS GROUP VENTURES INC. is hiring a Plant Accountant to oversee accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of all financial transactions for the assigned plant/branch.

The role supports month-end close, financial statements, inventory controls, and internal audits, ensuring compliance with policies and internal controls. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, strong reconciliation and inventory costing skills, and proficiency in MS Excel and accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and reconciliation.
• Good understanding of inventory and cost accounting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting systems.
• High integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• CPA is an advantage but not required.
• Knowledge of LPG, manufacturing, or FMCG industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries for plant/branch transactions and perform month-end closing activities within the prescribed deadline.
• Prepare the assigned plant/branch Financial Statements and related schedules, reviewing data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submission.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain records of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, prepaid expenses, and other relevant accounts.
• Maintain PPE schedule, monitoring asset acquisitions, transfers, depreciation, and disposals.
• Review Daily Sales Reports and validate sales against receipts, collections, and deposits.
• Check cash and collections, monitor deposits, and report discrepancies promptly.
• Check LPG, cylinders, inventory, and reconcile records with operations reports.
• Ensure compliance with Finance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure proper recording of transactions in financial reports.
• Provide reports, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents for audits.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About the role

Plant Accountant is responsible for the complete, accurate, and timely recording, monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting of all financial transactions of the assigned plant/branch. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards, Finance policies, and internal controls while providing reliable financial information to Operations and Management.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and record accurate journal entries for plant/branch transactions and perform month-end closing activities within the prescribed deadline
• Prepare the assigned plant/branch Financial Statements and related schedules, reviewing financial data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submission
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and maintain accurate records of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, prepaid expenses, and other applicable accounts
• Maintain and update the PPE schedule of the assigned plant/branch, monitoring asset acquisitions, transfers, depreciation, and disposals
• Review Daily Sales Reports submitted by Cashiers and branch personnel, validating sales records against receipts, collections, deposits, and supporting documents
• Conduct daily checking and reconciliation of cash and collections reported by Cashiers, monitoring deposits and reporting discrepancies immediately
• Conduct or assist in daily checking of LPG, cylinders, accessories, and other plant/branch inventory, reconciling inventory records with operational reports
• Ensure that the assigned plant/branch follows Finance policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls, monitoring compliance with required documentation and approval processes
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure that operational transactions are properly recorded and reflected in financial reports
• Provide required reports, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents for internal and external audits

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, or related field
• Strong knowledge of accounting and reconciliation
• Good understanding of inventory and cost accounting
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Excel, accounting systems, and financial reporting
• High integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Preferably with background in inventory, audit, plant accounting, branch accounting, or operations accounting
• CPA is an advantage but not required
• Knowledge of LPG, manufacturing, or FMCG industry is an advantage