Accounting Manager

Executive search firm Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting on behalf of a reputable and leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company. Our respected client is looking for an Accounting Manager who will supervise the company's general accounting activities, trial balance preparations, analysis of accounts, Hyperion reporting, budget and financial audits coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receives and checks completeness of suppliers' invoices received for direct or inventory items and other requests for payments without PO. Ensures proper department, account charging, and correct withholding taxes rates are applied on supplier's invoices.
  • Records the supplier's invoices and checks request in SAP. Forwards recorded documents to Disbursements Analyst.
  • Validates and post entries for invoices involving Fixed Assets acquisition.
  • Coordinates with Importation and Inventory section and other department on matters involving invoice package.
  • Maintains supplier records in SAP.
  • Monitors, analyses and prepares journal vouchers (JV) related to the following:
  • Amortization of Prepayments
  • Depreciation
  • Accrual of Benefits
  • Charges to ZPC, Novartis and Gel P.
  • Other Expenses that may be assigned for analysis
  • Prepares reconciliation of suppliers' statement of accounts versus book balances.
  • Prepares various reports for management use.
  • Prepares schedules and analysis needed by the SGV/BIR auditors.
  • Prints and reconciles balances of monthly aging AP-trade and Non-Trade against General Ledger.
  • Downloads and prints f depreciation schedule form.
  • Enters accounts and prepares summary needed in the filing of VAT return. Reconciles balances of summary against GL balance.
  • Performs other assignments which may be required from time to time by superior.


Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Commerce major in Accounting.
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience as Financial / General Accounting Supervisor / General Accounting Manager / External Auditor in manufacturing industry preferably in Pharmaceutical, Food, and Cosmetics.
  • Must be computer literate preferably in SAP.
  • Must possess familiarity with accounting standards, taxes and other government and regulatory body's regulations.
  • Must be able to interpret financial / Management reports.
  • Must be able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills/Knowledge:

  • Basic GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
  • Basic Understanding on ISO 9001:2015
  • Basic Understanding on EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety)
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Performance Management
  • Targeted Selection
  • Labor Relations and CBA Negotiation Classes
  • Financial Management
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Knowledge on concepts and principles of QMS