Position Title: Cost Accounting Supervisor

Location: Metro Pacific Fresh Farms – Greenhouse Facility

Department: Finance / Accounting

Reports To: Accounting Manager

The Cost Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the company’s cost accounting processes, ensuring accurate recording, monitoring, and reporting of all cost-related transactions. The role provides management with timely and reliable cost information to support decision-making, improve efficiency, and optimize profitability. This position supervises the cost accounting team, implements internal controls, and ensures compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Work & Professional Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years focused on cost accounting in a manufacturing or agriculture setup.

Ideal Personality & Behavioral Competencies

• Persevering and diligent in performing detailed cost analysis and monitoring.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to accuracy and completeness.
• Strong sense of responsibility and integrity in handling financial data.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communicator and team player with leadership ability.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new systems and processes.

Primary Responsibilities / Duties

• Supervise and oversee day-to-day cost accounting activities.
• Ensure accurate recording, monitoring, and allocation of production and operational costs.
• Prepare and review cost reports, variance analyses, and profitability reports.
• Monitor inventory movements and conduct regular reconciliations with accounting records.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard costing systems and cost control procedures.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control procedures.

Skills & Certifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in cost accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Years of Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years focused on cost accounting in a manufacturing or agriculture setup.