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Global Catering (GCAT) is seeking a General Accountant to support billing, revenue and payables functions in the Manila area. The role focuses on accuracy, timeliness and compliance with internal controls.
Candidates should have a BS Accountancy, 2–3 years in a similar capacity, and strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience in airline or catering operations is preferred. Excellent communication and analytical abilities are required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
BILLING:
A. Ensures all CDN (Catering Delivery Note) is complete versus the Daily Booking List per
Airline
B. Checks CDN per Airline (Quantity and Meal Plan) per day
C. Generate Catering Specs for double checking and load to TIC folder or file
D. Advises Sales Department for the price checking and update the corresponding price
change, if any
E. Responsible for the preparation of Debit/Credit Memo for any adjustments
F. Process Invoice Generation
G. Ensures that new updates per Airline News is properly applied in the billing
H. Preparation of monthly billing for all brokerage fees due from Airlines
I. Ensures on-time dispatch of Billing Invoices
J. Performed any other tasks as assigned by Senior Accountant/Finance Manager
REVENUE AND RECEIVABLE:
A. Prepares and submit Revenue per airline to Senior Accountant for review
B. Prepares Airline Global bonus discount and other discount (if any)
C. Monitors accounts receivables and customers' outstanding balance
D. Prepares and on-time issuance of customers' official receipts
E. Follow-up customers' collection or check payments and remittances
F. Prepares monthly reconciliation of accounts as assigned
G. Prepares various account schedules for audit (external & internal)
PAYABLE AND OTHERS:
A. Invoices received in CRK unit, validates completeness on supplier's invoices both for non-
trade and trade payments before transmitting to MNL unit.
B. Closely coordinate with General Accountant – MNL based
C. Performs occasional liaison tasks in government agencies and other institutions.
D. Responsible in securing and payment of company's business permits/licenses and real property tax (if any) on time, renewal of insurances, etc.
E. Keep safe a copy of all company's documents such as SEC Registration, Clearances issued by government agencies, Business Permits, BIR Form 2303 (Certificate of Registration), Vehicle Registrations, ITR, etc.
F. Performed any other tasks as assigned from time to time.
G. Petty Cash Custodian & prepare the SAP booking & posting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education, experience and training required
College Degree in B.S Accountancy or any related courses, Fresh graduate or with work experience in the same capacity, good communication skills, - Computer literate (word, excel, power point). 3-5 years experience as a General Accountant preferably coming from Airline and catering operations. Preferably can drive 4 wheel car, with valid driver's license
Language Skills
Above average skill in both verbal and written communication as well as good acumen in business and technical agri-related writing.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Experience and training required
Has at least 2 to 3 years work experience in the same capacity preferably from airline and catering operations, supply chain management and/or hotel and restaurant environment.
Reasoning and Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written and/or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (as required)
No specific licenses or accreditation is critical to the position. Employee with valid driver's license is preferred.
Physical Demands
The employee will be required to exert physical demands on regular basis: sitting, walking, viewing a computer monitor, typing, handwriting, answering the phone, talking and hearing. In good physical well-being, able to handle long distance walking and stair climbing activities.
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About Global Catering (GCAT)
Founded in 1998, Global Catering is a joint venture between Citadel Holding and the world's largest inflight caterer, Gate Gourmet. Global Catering is operating two airline catering facilities strategically located near the Philippines' key airports Manila and Clark. Both facilities, Manila & Clark, are fully HACCP and Halal Certified and operating based on Gate Gourmet standards and processes.
Serving people on the move, we are here to provide our customers with top-quality products and services at all times and value the trust they have in us. Excelling is our permanent goal in order to be the best-in-class services provider in the market, and to become a benchmark for our competitors.
Collaborating and respecting each other are our basic behaviors in order to set an example for our employees and to create a healthy and productive work environment for the utmost benefit of our customers and shareholders. Accordingly, we are on time, every time. We are honest to each other and admit our mistakes without fear and hesitation openly, so we can learn from them in order to grow and become better.
Now and in the future, it is our vision to provide our customers and shareholders who trust us with excellence in all aspects.