Cost Accountant (Manufacturing Company)

Dempsey Resource Management Inc; San Juan; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Dempsey Resource Management Inc in Metro Manila is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our finance team. You will perform cost analysis, manage standard vs actual costing, and prepare periodic reports that explain variances and support decision making.

The role also covers inventory control, assisting with tax compliance, audits, and month-end closing. A CPA with a Bachelor’s degree and related experience in manufacturing or inventory accounting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy with CPA.
• Experience in general accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or inventory accounting is preferred.
• CPA certification is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Cost accounting and analysis, including standard vs actual cost reports with variances.
• Prepare reports on raw materials, packaging, importation costs, taxes, and related expenses to determine landed cost.
• Assist in improving cost accounting systems, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Inventory control and coordination: counts, discrepancy investigations, and adjustments.
• General accounting and compliance: assist audits and month-end close, tax filings.

Skills

Cost accounting

General accounting

Inventory accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy with CPA

Job description

• Cost Accounting and Analysis
• Collect cost information and maintain an accurate expense and costing database.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare monthly standard-versus-actual cost reports, including price, material, and quantity variances, with explanations of significant differences.
• Prepare reports on raw materials, packaging, importation costs, taxes, and related expenses to determine total landed cost.
• Prepare periodic profit-margin analyses and cost forecasts; recommend cost-effective measures.
• Assist in improving cost accounting systems, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Inventory Control and Coordination
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and monitor cycle counts conducted by the Materials Control and Audit Departments.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and recommend adjustments supported by proper documentation and approval.
• Coordinate with Materials Control and HR & Administration regarding the identification, location, and disposal of obsolete inventory.
• General Accounting and Compliance
• Support implementation and proper use of the computerized accounting system, including BIR-CAS compliance requirements.
• Assist in preparing documents and schedules for internal, external, and BIR audits.
• Prepare and file applicable national and local tax returns, including VAT, withholding taxes, expanded withholding taxes, and income tax, as assigned.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Other Duties
• Coordinate with relevant departments to obtain timely and accurate cost and financial information.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the Accounting Supervisor or Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy with CPA
• Experience in general accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or inventory accounting is preferred.

SALARY:

35,000-40,000