General Accountant – Property Management

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

📋 Description

• Process and reconcile daily banking transactions across various entities using Xero.

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and general ledger records, including invoices, bills, and expenses.

• Conduct reconciliations for bank and credit card transactions while monitoring outstanding accounts receivable.

• Review and allocate transactions to the appropriate entities and charts of accounts.

• Investigate and resolve unreconciled, duplicate, or incorrectly recorded items.

• Keep supporting documentation for all financial transactions organized and accessible.

• Assist with intercompany transactions, loans, and month-end balance sheet reconciliations.

• Process and review property management transactions in PropertyMe, including rent, fees, and disbursements.

• Reconcile PropertyMe transactions with bank activity and Xero records.

• Review property-related income and correctly allocate it to landlords and properties.

• Support property management portfolio reporting activities.

• Investigate reconciliation issues in PropertyMe and collaborate with the Property Management team.

• Maintain financial records for landlords and properties within PropertyMe.

• Assist in the preparation and review of Xero Payroll, including timesheets, leave, allowances, deductions, and payroll changes.

• Support superannuation reconciliation and the preparation of payment documentation.

• Maintain payroll schedules and employee financial records accurately.

• Assist with reconciliations related to salary sacrifice and employee deductions.

• Support payroll processes for month-end and year-end reporting.

• Assist with monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reconciliations, as well as month-end schedules.

• Review GST coding and assist with GST transaction reviews and BAS preparation.

• Support compliance schedules related to PAYG, payroll tax, and other tax obligations.

• Prepare necessary documentation for accountants, auditors, and external advisors.

• Maintain organized tax and compliance records in accordance with ATO record-keeping requirements.

• Monitor finance inboxes and address supplier and internal accounting inquiries promptly.

• Request missing invoices, receipts, and supporting documents as needed.

• Maintain supplier and payment information in Xero and related systems.

• Assist with processing payments and managing approval workflows.

• Provide support to the Financial Controller with ad-hoc accounting and finance tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous bookkeeping or general accounting experience, preferably within an Australian context.

• Hands-on experience with Xero, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and accounts payable/accounts receivable.

• Experience with PropertyMe or a comparable property management system is preferred.

• Familiarity with trust/property accounting workflows is highly regarded.

• Must have self-provided equipment.

• Computer specifications: at least 8GB RAM, 512GB HDD/SSD, and an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (12th generation or newer) processor.

• Operating system: Windows 11 Home or Pro.

• Power backup solution such as a power station, power bank, or UPS required.

• Secondary/external monitor is necessary.

• Noise-canceling headset and webcam are essential for communication.

• Minimum internet speed of 40–50 Mbps for both download and upload is required.

• BIR self-registration and necessary government contributions must be completed.

• Submission of NBI or Police Clearance and a government-issued ID is necessary.

• Ability to work from 7 AM to 4 PM MNL time, Monday to Friday.

• Submission of English proficiency test results is required.

• Completion of a personality test is needed.

• A 1–2 minute self-introduction video in English must be submitted.

• A dual-monitor setup is requested for optimal performance.

• Work-from-home location should be quiet, spacious, and capable of being closed off.

• Willingness to adhere to IT, security, system-monitoring, and productivity protocols is essential.

• References from a previous employer or supervisor are required.

• Agreement to an independent contractor contract under Singapore law with Philippines Resources Pte. Ltd.

🏝️ Benefits

• 20 Paid Time Off days annually.

• Referral Bonus of 70 AUD for each successful referral to the Wingman platform.

• Annual trip opportunity.

• Access to a Dedicated Support Contact (CSM).

• Networking opportunities available.

• Various opportunities to upskill and enhance personal development.

• Potential for additional contracts, Statements of Work, or expanded workloads.

• Engage in high-impact projects with Australian partners.

• Flexibility-first approach with full autonomy over work.

• Advisory support for HR, tax, and setup guidance.

• 100% Work-From-Home contracts offered.

• Refundable placement fee of AUD 200, returned after 24 weeks subject to specified conditions.