The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and government regulations. This role plays a critical part in project profitability tracking, inventory oversight, supplier coordination, and warehouse cost management. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of supervising a small team while providing strategic financial insights to support business growth.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Reporting & Oversight
- Supervise the preparation and review of accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Oversee month-end and year-end closings.
- Ensure financial reporting complies with company policies and regulatory standards.
Project Profitability Monitoring
- Prepare and maintain P&L reports per project, tracking revenue, direct costs, overhead allocation, and gross margins.
- Conduct regular cost analysis to evaluate project profitability and identify loss drivers, if any.
- Provide insights to project managers and management on underperforming projects and recommend corrective actions.
Cost & Expense Management
- Oversee cost control and expense monitoring at the warehouse and facility, including utilities, supplies, fuel, repairs, and consumables.
- Implement budget tracking tools for operational expenses.
- Analyze trends and variances in operating costs and suggest cost-saving measures.
Inventory & Asset Control
- Ensure accurate tracking and safekeeping of inventory records for materials, finished goods, and consumables.
- Supervise stock movements between warehouse and job sites, ensuring integrity and alignment with project requirements.
- Support and coordinate periodic inventory counts and reconciliation.
Importation & Supplier Payments
- Facilitate and track the importation of goods and materials, coordinating with logistics providers and customs agents.
- Monitor and ensure on-time payments to both local and international suppliers, managing payment terms and cash flow planning.
- Assist with currency exchange monitoring and cost impact evaluations.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Supervise the processing of AP/AR, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of invoices, collections, and payments.
- Monitor client receivables, retention amounts, and collection schedules.
- Reconcile supplier and subcontractor accounts regularly.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Enforce internal control systems for procurement, cash disbursement, payroll, and inventory.
- Ensure compliance with tax filings, business permits, and government regulations (VAT, EWT, ITR, etc.).
- Support internal and external audits through proper documentation and responsiveness.
Supervision & Team Development
- Lead and mentor accounting team members; set performance goals and conduct regular evaluations.
- Assign daily tasks, review outputs, and ensure timely completion of accounting deliverables.
- Train staff on accounting systems, policies, and new procedures.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Oversee the proper use of accounting software and ERP tools related to job costing, inventory, and procurement.
- Propose and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Recommend automation tools or reporting templates to improve financial oversight.
Strategic Financial Support
- Assist management in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and business planning.
- Provide ongoing financial advice on pricing, supplier negotiations, and capital expenditures.
REQUIREMENTS
Must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
- 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or project-based industries
- Familiar with managing inventory, BIR filing reports, projections, and handling a team of 4–10
- Proven experience in team supervision
- Strong knowledge of project costing, inventory control, and financial reporting
- Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, or ERP platforms)
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills