Accounting Supervisor

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. PEZA & Regulatory Tax Compliance

PEZA Reportorial Requirements: Prepare, validate, and submit mandatory periodic reports to PEZA and the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB), including the Ecozone Monthly Performance Report (EZMPR), Annual Tax Incentive Report (ATIR), and Annual Benefits Report (ABR) via the FIRMS portal.   

Incentive & VAT Zero-Rating Management: Monitor compliance with conditions stipulated in the company’s PEZA Registration/Supplemental Agreement. Manage documentation for Certificate of Entitlement to Tax Incentives (CETI) and VAT zero-rating certificates on local purchases directly and exclusively used in registered activities.   

BIR & Statutory Filings: Review and ensure timely filing and payment of all applicable BIR tax returns (withholding taxes, VAT, income tax returns) and local government clearances.   

Segregation of Accounts: Maintain separate books of accounts for PEZA-registered activities (tax-exempt/incentivized) and non-registered or local sales activities (subject to regular corporate income tax).

2. General Ledger & Financial Reporting

Day-to-Day Operations: Supervise general ledger maintenance, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), fixed asset accounting, and cash/bank reconciliations.   

Period-End Closing: Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing schedules, reviewing journal vouchers, accruals, prepayments, and foreign exchange (FX) revaluations for export/import transactions.   

Financial Statements: Prepare accurate monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement) and management variance reports. 

3. Cost & Inventory Accounting (Manufacturing / Export Focus)

Costing & Valuation: Oversee standard vs. actual product costing, raw material variances, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods valuation.

Inventory Audits & Liquidation: Coordinate periodic physical inventory counts and ensure proper accounting documentation for imported raw materials, constructively exported goods, and PEZA-approved scrap/waste disposal.   

4. Audit, Internal Controls & Budgeting

External & Government Audits: Act as the primary point of contact for external financial auditors, BIR examiners, and PEZA compliance auditors; prepare audit schedules and supporting reconciliations.   

Internal Controls: Implement and enforce financial policies and internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent compliance penalties.  Budgeting & Cash Flow: Assist in annual budget preparation, financial forecasting, and weekly/monthly cash flow monitoring. 

5. Team Supervision

Supervise, train, and evaluate junior accounting staff (AP, AR, Billing, and Costing associates).   

Review staff output for accuracy, enforce deadlines, and act as an escalation point for complex accounting or compliance issues.