Cost Accounting Supervisor

Metro Pacific Fresh Farms, Inc.; Bulacan; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Bulacan is seeking a Cost Accounting Supervisor to oversee cost accounting processes and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical capabilities, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. This role involves supervising the cost accounting team, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Competitive compensation will be offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in cost accounting within manufacturing or agriculture.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills required.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in cost accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cost accounting activities.
• Prepare and review cost reports and analyses.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Monitor inventory movements and conduct regular reconciliations with accounting records.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard costing systems and cost control procedures.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control procedures.

Skills

Cost accounting expertise

Analytical skills

Leadership ability

Effective communication

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Cost accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title: Cost Accounting Supervisor

Location: Metro Pacific Fresh Farms – Greenhouse Facility

Department: Finance / Accounting

Reports To: Accounting Manager

The Cost Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the company’s cost accounting processes, ensuring accurate recording, monitoring, and reporting of all cost-related transactions. The role provides management with timely and reliable cost information to support decision-making, improve efficiency, and optimize profitability. This position supervises the cost accounting team, implements internal controls, and ensures compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Work & Professional Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years focused on cost accounting in a manufacturing or agriculture setup.

Ideal Personality & Behavioral Competencies

• Persevering and diligent in performing detailed cost analysis and monitoring.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to accuracy and completeness.
• Strong sense of responsibility and integrity in handling financial data.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communicator and team player with leadership ability.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new systems and processes.

Primary Responsibilities / Duties

• Supervise and oversee day-to-day cost accounting activities.
• Ensure accurate recording, monitoring, and allocation of production and operational costs.
• Prepare and review cost reports, variance analyses, and profitability reports.
• Monitor inventory movements and conduct regular reconciliations with accounting records.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard costing systems and cost control procedures.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control procedures.

& Certifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in cost accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Years of Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years focused on cost accounting in a manufacturing or agriculture setup.