Supply Chain Accounting Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to Accounting leadership the Accountant Supply Chain Accounting Support is responsible for supporting Manila-based supply chain accounting activities for assigned business units and regions. The role serves as an extension of the Accounting organization by providing month-end close support inventory accounting standard cost accounting journal entry preparation account reconciliations logistics and freight accounting support and other supply chain accounting activities.

The Accountant partners closely with Supply Chain Accounting Corporate Accounting Plant Controllers Procurement Logistics and other cross-functional stakeholders to support timely financial close accurate inventory valuation strong internal controls and standardized accounting processes across the supply chain organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supply Chain Accounting Operations

• Support recurring month-end close activities including journal entry preparation accruals account analysis close schedules and supporting documentation.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for assigned supply chain accounting balances including inventory inventory in transit freight accruals logistics-related accounts and other supply chain accounting balances.
• Investigate accounting variances involving inventory valuation purchase price variance (PPV) freight standard costs and other supply chain accounting accounts escalating issues as appropriate.
• Prepare recurring supply chain accounting reports including inventory reports cost reports logistics accounting reports and variance analyses.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Support standard cost maintenance and inventory accounting activities including standard cost updates inventory reserve analysis inventory adjustments and inventory reconciliations.
• Support accounting activities related to freight warehousing procurement inventory movements and inventory valuation.
• Assist Supply Chain Accounting with accounting review of standard costs inventory valuation purchase price variance (PPV) and other supply chain accounting activities.

Controls & Compliance

• Support compliance with accounting policies and internal controls for assigned supply chain accounting processes.
• Support internal and external audit requests through preparation of documentation and timely responses to information requests.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with Supply Chain Accounting Corporate Accounting Plant Controllers Procurement Logistics and other stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and support timely financial close.
• Identify opportunities to standardize document and improve recurring supply chain accounting processes.

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Accountancy required.
• CPA or Registered Cost Accountant designation preferred.
• 24 years of accounting experience preferably in manufacturing inventory cost or supply chain accounting.
• Experience supporting month-end close inventory accounting standard costing or supply chain accounting preferred.
• Experience with SAP required; experience with OneStream Power BI inventory systems or costing systems preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing procurement logistics or distribution accounting processes preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles inventory accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate accounting issues and identify root causes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build effective relationships across Accounting Supply Chain Procurement Logistics and Operations.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process standardization and efficiency.
• Detail-oriented with a high standard for accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work onsite in Makati three days per week.