Intermediate Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive bookkeeping and accounting tasks for designated Australian clients.

• Maintain records in the general ledger and manage accounts payable and receivable processes.

• Conduct reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, merchants, and balance sheets.

• Prepare and oversee accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, loans, payroll, and other accounting schedules.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unusual balances, and transactions that have been recorded incorrectly.

• Generate weekly and monthly financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and budget versus actual reports.

• Assist in monitoring cash flow, management reporting, and financial analysis.

• Process monthly journal entries and facilitate accurate and timely month-end closures.

• Handle Australian payroll processing, including leave, deductions, reimbursements, and final payments.

• Reconcile payroll liabilities, PAYG, superannuation, and related accounts.

• Aid in STP reporting, payroll-related BAS/IAS reconciliations, and other compliance activities.

• Directly communicate with Australian clients regarding inquiries related to accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll.

• Follow up on missing information, provide updates on work progress, and proactively address issues.

• Assist in implementing accounting systems, improving processes, developing reporting templates, and automation.

• Support various finance and accounting activities as necessary.

• Strive to meet agreed KPIs related to accuracy, timeliness, productivity, accountability, quality of work, and client communication.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be based in the Philippines.

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.

• At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience is essential.

• Strong expertise in end-to-end bookkeeping and general ledger accounting is necessary.

• Practical experience in preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations is required.

• Experience in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports is needed.

• A solid understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping is essential.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

• Experience with cloud-based accounting software is necessary.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are a must.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities is essential.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities are required.

• Must consistently meet reporting and processing deadlines.

• Willingness to handle a diverse range of accounting and payroll responsibilities is necessary.

• Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities independently and meeting deadlines is essential.

• Experience in Australian accounting or bookkeeping is highly desirable.

• Xero experience or certification is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with MYOB or QuickBooks is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of Australian GST, BAS, PAYG, superannuation, and payroll requirements is highly desirable.

• Experience with Employment Hero or similar payroll platforms is highly preferred.

• CPA qualification or ongoing professional studies in accounting is highly desirable.

• Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously is highly preferred.

• Willingness to disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work is required.

• Willingness to represent this engagement on LinkedIn as an “Independent Contractor” is necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Enjoy 100% remote work from home.

• Benefit from flexible time management as an independent contractor.

• Receive training and ongoing support in Australian accounting systems, payroll procedures, and reporting requirements.

• Performance and remuneration reviews conducted every four months.