General Accounting Supervisor

But First, Coffee Inc.; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

But First, Coffee Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support comprehensive general ledger activities and precise month-end closings in a multi-branch retail/food service context.

You will record transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare journals, and assist with year-end audit while ensuring compliance with BIR and local regulations. Strong Excel/ERP skills and integrity are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license is an advantage.
• 2–3 years of General Accounting experience, preferably from retail, food & beverage, franchising, trading, or multi-branch operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
• Experience in month-end closing, account reconciliation, journal entries, and general ledger management.
• Knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and BIR compliance is an advantage.
• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets; ERP experience with Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate accounting transactions for BFCI and BFCT in accordance with applicable standards and policies.
• Review completeness and accuracy of accounting entries from AR, AP, Treasury, Payroll, and other finance functions.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, adjustments, reclassifications, depreciation, and other accounting transactions.
• Maintain the General Ledger and ensure proper account classification based on the Chart of Accounts.
• Perform monthly closing activities and ensure timely completion of accounting schedules.
• Prepare account reconciliations for cash/bank, AR, AP, Inventory, Fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and unusual account movements.
• Support year-end closing and external audit requirements.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management reporting.
• Assist in monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports; analyze variances.
• Ensure financial reports are supported by accurate accounting records.
• Assist in tax-related schedules and supporting documents; maintain BIR compliance records.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide requested schedules and documentation.
• Identify internal control gaps and support process improvements, including system automation initiatives.
• Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Skills

General accounting

Financial statement preparation

Month-end closing

Journal entries

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Deadlines management

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance related field

CPA license (advantage)

Tools

Odoo

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Description:

General Accounting & Financial Recording

• Record and maintain accurate accounting transactions for BFCI and BFCT in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.




• Review completeness and accuracy of accounting entries from Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Payroll, and other finance functions.




• Prepare journal entries for accruals, adjustments, reclassifications, depreciation, and other accounting transactions.

• Maintain the General Ledger and ensure proper account classification based on the Chart of Accounts.

Month-End and Year-End Closing

• Perform monthly closing activities and ensure timely completion of accounting schedules.




• Prepare account reconciliations, including:

  
  
  
  

  • Cash and bank accounts

  
  

  • Accounts receivable

  
  

  • Accounts payable

  
  

  • Inventory accounts

  
  

  • Fixed assets

  
  

  • Other balance sheet accounts

  
  
  
  



• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and unusual account movements.




• Support year-end closing and external audit requirements.

Financial Reporting Support

• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management reporting.




• Assist in the preparation of monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.




• Provide analysis of account movements and significant variances.




• Ensure financial reports are supported by accurate accounting records.




• Tax and Compliance Support




• Assist in preparation of tax-related schedules and supporting documents.




• Maintain accounting records required for BIR compliance and external audits.




• Coordinate with external auditors and provide requested accounting schedules and documentation.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Identify accounting process gaps and recommend improvements.




• Support finance system improvements, including Odoo implementation and automation initiatives.




• Perform other accounting-related duties assigned by the Finance Manager.

Other Duties

• Perform other adhoc functions that may be assigned by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, Finance, or related field.




• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is an advantage.




• At least 2-3 years of experience in General Accounting, preferably from retail, food & beverage, franchising, trading, or multi-branch operations.




• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation.




• Experience in month-end closing, account reconciliation, journal entries, and general ledger management.




• Knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and BIR compliance requirements is an advantage.




• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets; experience with ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is an advantage.




• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.




• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.




• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.