Financial Accounting Specialist

Century Pacific Food, Inc.; Eastern Manila District; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Pacific Food, Inc. is seeking a Financial Accounting Supervisor to support decision-making by collecting, analysing, investigating and reporting financial data for the Finance – Emerging Business Division.

You will ensure the timely closing of books, maintain reliable records, and provide financial insights to the BU Controller while coordinating with Corporate Accounting and other stakeholders to record transactions accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Experience in accounting or audit.
• CPA qualification.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, balance sheet analysis and financial controls.
• Ability to collect, examine and analyse financial information and assess compliance with applicable standards, regulations and internal controls.
• Strong attention to detail and timely work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements by collecting, recording, summarising, analysing and monitoring divisional financial transactions.
• Assess the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial statements and accounting records.
• Ensure financial records are reliable and relevant, and establish well-documented systems for recordkeeping and accounting.
• Ensure the proper set-up of prices and discounts in the system.
• Ensure the timely payment of divisional liabilities and monitor the recording and collection of receivables.
• Ensure the proper capitalisation of divisional assets.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and balance sheet analyses.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and financial standards, best practices, company policies and government regulations.
• Regularly update the BU Controller regarding the financial status of the division.
• Provide financial advice by studying operational issues, applying financial principles and practices, and developing recommendations.
• Ensure the timely closing of books by adhering to deadlines set by Corporate Accounting.
• Coordinate with Corporate Accounting, the accounting divisions of related parties and other appropriate stakeholders to understand and properly record transactions.
• Perform other functions necessary to accomplish finance and organisational objectives.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Balance sheet analysis

Internal controls

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or equivalent

CPA certification

Job description

About the role

The Financial Accounting Supervisor supports decision-making by collecting, analysing, investigating and reporting financial data. This role is responsible for keeping the Finance – Emerging Business Division’s books reliable, relevant, accurate, complete and timely, while providing financial insights to the BU Controller and supporting sound business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements by collecting, recording, summarising, analysing and monitoring divisional financial transactions.

• Assess the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial statements and accounting records.

• Ensure financial records are reliable and relevant, and establish well-documented systems for recordkeeping and accounting.

• Ensure the proper set-up of prices and discounts in the system.

• Ensure the timely payment of divisional liabilities and monitor the recording and collection of receivables.

• Ensure the proper capitalisation of divisional assets.

• Prepare monthly reconciliations and balance sheet analyses.

• Ensure compliance with accounting and financial standards, best practices, company policies and government regulations.

• Regularly update the BU Controller regarding the financial status of the division.

• Provide financial advice by studying operational issues, applying financial principles and practices, and developing recommendations.

• Ensure the timely closing of books by adhering to deadlines set by Corporate Accounting.

• Coordinate with Corporate Accounting, the accounting divisions of related parties and other appropriate stakeholders to understand and properly record transactions.

• Perform other functions necessary to accomplish finance and organisational objectives.

What we're looking for

• A graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or an equivalent degree.

• Experience in accounting or audit.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification.

• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, balance sheet analysis and financial controls.

• Ability to collect, examine and analyse financial information and assess compliance with applicable standards, regulations and internal controls.

• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop appropriate solutions and recommendations.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail, professional judgment, accountability and commitment to accurate and timely work.