Cost Accounting Head (Restaurant Chain / FMCG)

PM Consulting; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 2,200,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Consulting seeks a Cost Accounting Senior Manager (CPA) to lead the cost accounting function for a fast-growing restaurant and FMCG business in Mandaluyong City. The role covers product costing, inventory valuation, cost controls, and financial analysis to enhance profitability.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in cost accounting across restaurant, FMCG, or manufacturing sectors, with 3-5 years in management, and strong Excel/ERP skills to drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• CPA is required and a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• 8+ years progressive accounting experience with 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong background in Cost Accounting within Restaurant, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Retail, or Manufacturing industries.
• Experience handling inventory accounting, standard costing, BOM, variance analysis, and product costing.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; leadership and communication.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; on-site in Mandaluyong City.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost accounting operations across multiple business units.
• Develop, review, and maintain standard costing methodologies and product cost structures.
• Analyze manufacturing, commissary, and restaurant costs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor inventory valuation, inventory movements, and cost variances.
• Oversee monthly inventory reconciliation and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze cost reports, profitability and margin analyses.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Production to drive cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning related to production and operating costs.
• Mentor and develop the cost accounting team.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

Excel

ERP systems

Variance analysis

Product costing

Inventory accounting

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About the job Cost Accounting Head (Restaurant Chain / FMCG)

Job Title: Cost Accounting Senior Manager (Restaurant Chain / FMCG)
Location: Mandaluyong City
Work Setup: On-site
Schedule: Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are looking for a highly analytical and results-driven Cost Accounting Senior Manager (CPA) to lead our cost accounting function for a fast-growing restaurant and FMCG business. This role is responsible for overseeing product costing, inventory valuation, cost controls, financial analysis, and process improvements to support operational efficiency and profitability.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cost accounting within the restaurant, food manufacturing, FMCG, or retail industry, with a strong understanding of inventory management, production costing, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's cost accounting operations across multiple business units.
• Develop, review, and maintain standard costing methodologies and product cost structures.
• Analyze manufacturing, commissary, and restaurant costs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor inventory valuation, inventory movements, and cost variances.
• Oversee monthly inventory reconciliation and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze cost reports, profitability analysis, and margin reports.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Production teams to improve cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning related to production and operating costs.
• Support business expansion initiatives by providing financial insights and cost analysis.
• Mentor and develop the cost accounting team while driving continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong background in Cost Accounting within Restaurant, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Retail, or Manufacturing industries.
• Experience handling inventory accounting, standard costing, BOM, variance analysis, and product costing.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Willing to work on-site in Mandaluyong City, Monday to Friday.