General Accounting Supervisor

General Accounting Operations

• Supervise the daily activities of the General Accounting team.
• Review accounting entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded in the accounting system.
• Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger.
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports to Management.
• Analyze financial data and explain significant account variances.

Month-End and Year-End Closing

• Supervise month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure timely completion of account reconciliations.
• Review adjusting and closing entries.
• Coordinate with other departments to complete closing requirements.

Account Reconciliation

• Review reconciliations for bank accounts, intercompany accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure supporting documentation is complete and properly maintained.

Tax and Regulatory Compliance

• Assist in preparing tax returns and regulatory reports.
• Ensure accounting records comply with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and BIR regulations.
• Support tax audits and government examinations.
• Maintain accounting documentation for statutory compliance.

Audit Coordination

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Address audit inquiries and assist in resolving audit findings.
• Implement audit recommendations within the department.

Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal accounting controls.
• Recommend improvements to accounting procedures and workflows.
• Monitor adherence to company financial policies.

Leadership and Team Management

• Supervise, coach, and mentor Accounting personnel.
• Assign work and monitor staff productivity.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Identify training and development needs.

Other Duties

• Assist the Comptroller in budgeting and financial planning.
• Participate in ERP implementation and accounting system improvements.
• Perform other accounting and supervisory duties assigned by the Comptroller.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred but not required.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or Finance is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory position.
• Experience in financial reporting, general ledger, taxation, and audit.

Knowledge

• Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS)
• Philippine Tax Laws
• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Bank Reconciliation
• Internal Controls
• Budgeting
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel

Skills

• Leadership and people management
• Financial analysis
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Report preparation
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency