ACCOUNTING MANAGER – BULACAN AREA

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management and Reporting

Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

Ensure accurate recording of revenues, including billing for trucking services, fuel surcharges, demurrage, and other charges.

Monitor cost of operations, such as fuel, repairs, toll fees, and driver allowances.

Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, fuel cards, and cash advances.

Develop and maintain budget forecasts and variance analyses.

2. Cost Control and Analysis

Track and analyze operational costs per truck or per route to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Monitor fuel consumption, tire expenses, maintenance, and repair costs to ensure efficiency.

Work with Fleet and Operations departments to align accounting data with actual operational performance.

Compute and analyze cost per kilometer, cost per trip, and profit margin per client or lane.

3. Billing, Collections, and Payables

Supervise billing and invoicing for trucking and logistics services.

Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on overdue payments from clients.

Oversee accounts payable, ensuring timely payment to suppliers, fuel providers, and drivers.

Maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions (delivery receipts, trip tickets, billing statements, etc.).

4. Compliance and Audit

Ensure compliance with BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and other local government requirements.

Manage tax filings, VAT, EWT, and income tax returns.

Ensure adherence to company policies and internal control systems.

5. Cash Flow and Treasury Management

Manage cash flow to ensure availability of funds for operations (fuel, tolls, repairs, payroll).

Implement cash advance and liquidation policies for drivers and operations staff.

Monitor petty cash, collections, and deposits daily.

6. Leadership and Coordination

Coordinate with Operations, Fleet Maintenance, and HR for expense validation and reporting.

Present financial performance reports and insights to top management for decision-making.

7. Systems and Process Improvement

Implement or enhance accounting systems suited for logistics operations.

Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for financial documentation, billing, and collections.

Continuously improve reporting accuracy and turnaround time.

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field
• Experience At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with a minimum of 2 years in a managerial role; experience in trucking or logistics is a plus
• Skills/Competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and multitasking abilities; proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)