Chief Accountant - #

This is a great opportunity to join a global pet product distribution company.

The Chief Accountant will be primarily responsible for overseeing the regional accounting operations and will serve as the main point of contact from the Philippines to other operating countries. This aims is to ensure that F/S has complied with IFRS including day-to-day operations. Prepare detailed status of accounts payable/Accounts receivable/Inventory related to monthly reports for inter-company reconciliation, Bank reconciliation, inventory reconciliation, and provisions.

Company Profile

Our client provides innovative solutions to veterinarians, farmers, and animal owners in more than 100 countries around the world. Covering more than 50 species, their range of products and services enables them to diagnose, prevent, and treat the majority of pathologies. Every day, they are committed to improving animals’ quality of life and to shaping together the future of animal health.

Overall Duties and Responsibilities

Financial and accounting compliance

• Prepare detailed status of accounts payable/Accounts receivable/ Inventory related to monthly reports for inter-company reconciliation, Bank reconciliation, inventory reconciliation, and provisions.
• Solve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Provide Auditors or Fiscal Authorities information related to bookkeeping, and accounting issues (if any) and coordinate the audit process.
• Prepare financial reports within deadlines and transmit them to Local Management, Area, and Corporate Financial Control monthly using the defined formats of the Group
• P&L , Financial Indicator, Treasury Forecast
• Prepare the quarterly closing for consolidation purposes under IFRS standards and report the financial statements in the Group format and following the Group guidelines.
• Keep and maintain accounting records and documents in an organized filing system for easy retrieval, in a proper and safe place, and with appropriate backup.
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting and internal control procedures in line with Group best practices and code of ethics
• Preparing the yearly Budget and monthly Forecast.

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and submit monthly/half yearly/yearly tax reports as may be needed
• Ensure compliance of all tax reports with Philippine tax laws by getting them reviewed on a regular basis by a tax advisor. Annual CIT returns shall be systematically validated by such external tax advisor

Cash and assets management

• Have the payments processed according to the Group and Regional guidelines and best practices, monitor receivables, and provide for any doubtful accounts.
• Ensure that the bank and accounting books are reconciled regularly
• Forecast the cash situation on 12 months rolling basis
• Report the net situation, Cash flow forecasts, and treasury using the Group treasury reporting tools
• Manage the assets and in particular the cars and IT equipment in such a way as to allow an efficient operational activity, generating the highest possible ROA, and a smooth flow of information within the affiliate and between the affiliate and the external counterparts. Safeguard the assets and premises and their usage with appropriate controls, procedures, and risk mitigation.

Dashboards

• Put in place dashboards to follow the expenses:
• By department
• Monthly cash-flow forecast: implement, analyze, and propose corrective actions if required.
• Prepare every month's financial analysis to expenses, sales, and comparison with the Budget and identify any corrective actions that may be needed.
• Preparation of financial analysis/ dashboard for discussion with the local management and Regional Financial controller to various elements including Receivable, Inventory, Payable, and Expense control.

Admin (minimal or as needed only)

• Main contact person of field team supervisors for anything needed in the office
• Endorse queries from the Company mobile number to the appropriate departments
• Monitor attendance and ensure submission of leave forms by the team
• Assist in finding suppliers/providers, as needed
• Coordinate with building administrator for gate passes, work permits, and scheduling of pest control

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related feed
• With at least 5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Must know with any type of ERP system, PPT, Excel, and Google Spreadsheet.
• Both written and verbal English proficiency is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Must be amenable to work on-site.

Advantageous:

• Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry is a good advantage. The role is also open for people from distribution, logistics, and importation.
• Knowledge of HR processes, and permit processing.
• CPA

Behavioral Competencies:

• Autonomy, Self-Discipline, and Rigor
• Integrity and Confidentiality
• Honesty and Ethics
• Analytical and Human Resource Management
• Supportive and able to influence people to motivate them to go the extra mile.
  
  

Job type: Permanent

Emp type: Full-time / Direct Employment

Schedule: Monday – Friday, preferably 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Manila Time)

Location: Onsite, Taguig City

Industry: Veterinary Distribution