Finance Supervisor

Responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal standards. The Accounting Supervisor manages the preparation of financial statements, supervises and leads a team of accounting staff, and supports audit processes as well as month - end and year-end closings. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of the organization’s financial data, fostering team development, and contributing to effective financial planning and decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and validate financial transactions, including journal entries, vouchers, and disbursements, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Prepare timely and accurate interim financial reports and statements for internal management and external stakeholders
• Participate in regular internal and external audits, including tax audits, by ensuring the availability and accuracy of required documentation and reports
• Oversee and manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, proper deductions, and timely disbursement of salaries and benefits
• Prepare and file government-mandated reports, particularly those required by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), such as VAT, withholding tax, and income tax return
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior accounting staff, ensuring high performance, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines and internal controls
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and financial analysis
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Core:

• Provides direction, mentorship, and oversight to accounting staff; fosters a culture of accountability and accuracy
• Interprets complex financial data, identifies variances, and supports data-driven decision-making
• Reviews financial records with precision, ensuring data integrity and compliance with standards
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism in handling financial records and sensitive payroll or tax data
• Balances multiple deadlines such as payroll cycles, tax filings, and reporting requirements
• Coordinates effectively with cross-functional teams, external auditors, and government agencies
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Functional:

• Prepares and reviews interim and final financial reports in line with PFRS or applicable standards
• Understands and ensures compliance with BIR regulations, including VAT, withholding tax, and other reportorial requirements
• Oversees payroll processing, ensuring compliance with labor laws and timely disbursements
• Supports internal and external audits by ensuring completeness, accuracy, and accessibility of financial records
• Validates accuracy and documentation of financial transactions before approval
• Skilled in using financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Xero, or similar platforms) for ledger maintenance, reporting, and reconciliatioN
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Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or a related field
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Relevant Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 1 to 2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity, managing junior accounting staff or overseeing specific accounting functions