Inventory Accounting Associate

Arvin International Marketing Inc.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Arvin International Marketing Inc. is seeking an Inventory Accounting Associate to ensure accurate recording, monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting of inventory across branches and warehouses nationwide.

The role works closely with Accounting, Warehouse, Logistics, Purchasing, Sales, and Branch Operations teams to safeguard inventory costs and financial records. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and 2–3 years of related experience, with proficiency in Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in accounting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, or related role.
• Experience in multi-branch or warehouse inventory is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with SAP, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of VAT, withholding tax, and Philippine accounting practices is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Record and monitor inventory receipts, sales, transfers, returns, adjustments, and other movements.
• Reconcile physical inventory, warehouse/branch records, ERP/system balances, and accounting records.
• Assist in physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and investigation of variances.
• Monitor inventory costing, cost of sales, purchase costs, freight, and related expenses.
• Prepare inventory reports, reconciliations, aging schedules, and variance analyses by branch/warehouse.
• Monitor slow-moving, damaged, expired, and obsolete inventory.
• Coordinate with branches, warehouses, logistics, purchasing, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing, including inventory-related journal entries.
• Support audits by preparing inventory schedules and supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Management Accounting

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an Inventory Accounting Associate to support the accurate recording, monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting of inventory across our branches and warehouses nationwide. The role will work closely with Accounting, Warehouse, Logistics, Purchasing, Sales, and Branch Operations teams to ensure accurate inventory quantities, costs, and financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and monitor inventory receipts, sales, transfers, returns, adjustments, and other inventory movements.

• Reconcile physical inventory, warehouse/branch records, ERP/system balances, and accounting records.

• Assist in physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and investigation of inventory variances.

• Monitor inventory costing, cost of sales, purchase costs, freight, and related expenses.

• Prepare inventory reports, reconciliations, aging schedules, and variance analyses by branch/warehouse.

• Monitor slow-moving, damaged, expired, and obsolete inventory.

• Coordinate with branches, warehouses, logistics, purchasing, and suppliers to resolve inventory discrepancies.

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing, including inventory-related journal entries and reconciliations.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing inventory schedules and supporting documents.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls.

• Perform other accounting and inventory-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

• 2–3 years of experience in accounting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, or a related role.

• Experience in distribution, trading, manufacturing, agricultural, food, chemical, or FMCG industries is an advantage.

• Experience handling multi-branch or warehouse inventory is preferred.

• Knowledge of inventory reconciliation, costing, and physical inventory counts.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with accounting/ERP systems such as SAP, QuickBooks, or similar.

• Knowledge of VAT, withholding tax, and Philippine accounting practices is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Willing to coordinate with or travel to branches and warehouse locations nationwide when required.

About the Company

We are a growing nationwide distributor of salt, rice, chemicals, agricultural products, and other essential commodities, serving customers through our network of branches and distribution facilities across the Philippines.