General Accounting Supervisor

Cobden & Carter International; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobden & Carter International is seeking an experienced CPA with a Bachelor’s in Accountancy to lead general accounting, AR/AP, and audit preparation from our Makati City office.

You will oversee G/L, bank reconciliations, tax compliance, and budget support, while guiding junior staff and ensuring strong internal controls in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• CPA required and Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.
• At least 5+ years in general accounting, AR/AP, and team supervision.
• Experience leading tax compliance, internal controls, and audit prep.
• Proficient in MS Excel/Office and accounting software (SAP, Infor SunSystems).
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with attention to reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger operations, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and consolidation.
• Direct accounts receivable and payable, invoices, customer ledgers, collections, and aging analyses.
• Manage statutory tax filing, compliance, and remittances per local regulations.
• Prepare monthly revenue/expenditure analyses and year-end audit schedules.
• Assist Finance & Admin Manager with budget prep, quarterly reviews, and budget tracking.
• Provide supervisory guidance and delegation to junior accounting staff.
• Maintain internal controls, reconcile intercompany and customer accounts, and validate post-migration data.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and IT to resolve billing, credit term, and system discrepancies.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

CPA

Tools

SAP

Infor SunSystems

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Oversee general ledger operations, journal entry preparation, bank reconciliations, and financial statement consolidation.

• Direct accounts receivable and payable functions, including invoice verification, customer ledger updates, collection tracking, and aging analyses.

• Manage statutory tax filing, compliance, and remittances in alignment with local regulatory requirements.

• Prepare financial analyses, monthly revenue and expenditure reports, and year-end audit schedules for external auditors.

• Assist the Finance & Admin Manager in annual and mid-year budget preparation, quarterly reviews, and budgetary performance tracking.

• Provide direct supervisory support, technical guidance, and task delegation to lower-level accounting personnel.

• Maintain robust internal controls, reconcile intercompany and customer accounts, and perform post-system migration validation tests.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and IT teams to resolve billing, credit term, and system discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy; must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• 5+ years of experience in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and team supervision.

• Hands-on experience in leading tax requirements, statutory filings, internal controls, and audit preparation.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel/Office applications and hands-on experience with accounting software such as SAP or Infor SunSystems.

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with close attention to detail and reporting deadlines.

Work Setup: Full on-site

Schedule: Day Shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

Location: Makati City

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