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Key Responsibilities:1. General Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Record all financial transactions related to plant operations.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts related to manufacturing activities.
• Ensure proper classification and posting of plant expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Handle month-end and year-end closing for the plant.

2. Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis

• Maintain and update standard cost structures for raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze actual production costs versus standard/budgeted costs.
• Investigate and report on cost variances, wastage, and inefficiencies.
• Coordinate with production and purchasing teams to validate cost changes.

3. Inventory Management

• Monitor raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods inventory.
• Reconcile inventory balances between accounting system and physical count.
• Assist in periodic physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Account for inventory adjustments due to spoilage, shrinkage, or rework.

4. Financial Reporting

• Prepare and submit plant-level financial reports (P&L, inventory reports, cost summaries).
• Provide management with timely and accurate reports on plant performance and KPIs.
• Support group-level consolidation of financial reports.

5. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation of plant budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor actual spending versus budget and provide variance explanations.
• Coordinate with plant and operations managers to ensure budget adherence.

6. Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure all accounting practices adhere to local laws, BIR regulations, and company policies.
• Implement and maintain internal controls over inventory, assets, and transactions.
• Assist during internal and external audits, providing necessary documents and support.

7. Support to Plant Operations

• Serve as a finance partner to the plant team by providing financial insights.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to optimize costs and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, or related course.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory, and plant operations.
• Familiar with accounting systems and ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks).
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, charts, data analysis).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with operations teams.
• CPA license is an advantage but not required.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in the food manufacturing industry (e.g., meat processing, bakery, beverages, etc.).
• Familiarity with BIR compliance, LGU requirements, and audit preparation.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements (e.g., HACCP, GMP) from a cost-impact perspective.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person