Accounting Head Import And Distribution Company

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Salary Range: Open

Work Setup: Onsite

Shift Schedule: Day Shift

Location: Pasay City

The role

The Accounting Head will lead the day-to-day operations of the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and efficient accounting processes.

This role is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who has managed high-volume transaction environments and can effectively oversee a team while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and operational efficiency.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the daily operations of the accounting department, covering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Manage and oversee high-volume invoice processing of 2,000+ invoices per month, ensuring accuracy, timely processing, proper documentation, and adherence to internal controls.
• Review and improve AP processes to ensure efficient invoice validation, recording, reconciliation, and payment processing.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor accounting transactions and balances to identify discrepancies, variances, and potential control issues.
• Manage tax compliance activities, including preparation and filing of tax returns and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely and complete submission of audit requirements.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, including financial analysis, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Prepare and present accounting and financial reports to management to support business decision-making.
• Establish, implement, and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen financial controls.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team to ensure strong performance and continuous professional growth.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting, billing, payment, and financial reporting concerns.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA license is preferred.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial accounting role, preferably within FMCG, retail, distribution, or manufacturing.
• Proven experience processing or overseeing high-volume transactions monthly.
• Strong background in high-volume AP & AR and invoice processing operations.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Experience managing AP, AR, General Ledger, and month-end/year-end closing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume onsite environment.
  
  

• We kindly request your patience as we receive a significant number of applications. Rest assured that our team will update your application's status soon. In the meantime, we encourage you to follow our LinkedIn page to stay informed about future opportunities and company updates.