Assistant Accountant, CG

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete payment process to suppliers and clients, ensuring timely and accurate transactions while managing cash flow needs.

• Supervise the processing of all supplier invoices, including matching purchase orders, entering invoices, ensuring accurate coding, and managing payments.

• Monitor accounts payable and receivable inboxes, responding to or redirecting inquiries as necessary.

• Create and issue sales invoices based on claims for project progress.

• Accurately allocate customer payments against their respective ledgers.

• Professionally follow up on outstanding payments from customers.

• Conduct monthly reconciliations of supplier statements and address any discrepancies.

• Identify and resolve issues within accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchase order systems.

• Accurately process monthly payroll in a timely manner.

• Prepare and submit monthly payroll tax returns for all applicable states.

• Assist in meeting compliance obligations for BAS, superannuation, and payroll tax.

• Maintain the general ledger, including reconciling balance sheets, handling banking, and inter-company transactions.

• Record journal entries at the end of the month and facilitate an accurate month-end close process.

• Manage the fixed asset register, including tracking depreciation.

• Aid in monthly management reporting tasks.

• Ensure secure and easily accessible digital financial records are maintained.

• Contribute to annual budgeting processes and regular forecasting updates.

• Assist with cash flow planning, monitoring, and forecasting efforts.

• Help oversee project financials, including invoicing, purchase orders, subcontractor expenses, and cash flow management.

• Provide administrative support related to finance, including handling induction forms and credit applications.

• Maintain professional relationships with suppliers, clients, and internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with the Operations Manager, Managing Director, and CFO.

• Support both strategic and operational goals.

• Always maintain a high level of professionalism.

• Ensure strict confidentiality is upheld.

• Perform additional duties as reasonably requested by the business.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 2–4 years of experience in accounting roles, specifically with a focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.

• Proficient in accounting software (preferably Xero and Cashflow Frog) and possess advanced Excel skills.

• Strong understanding of payroll, BAS, superannuation, and other statutory responsibilities.

• Solid grasp of general ledger management, month-end closing procedures, and financial reporting.

• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical abilities, and a talent for identifying and resolving discrepancies.

• Professional demeanor, capable of handling confidential financial information discreetly.

• Effective communicator with both internal and external stakeholders; able to collaborate while being self-motivated.

• Proactive approach to supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning while enhancing processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.

• Flexible working hours and supportive work environment.

• Health and wellness programs.