Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Oversee daily bookkeeping activities across various property development, joint venture, and civil construction projects.

• Process, reconcile, and accurately categorize supplier invoices, consultant fees, credit card transactions, and receipts using Xero.

• Allocate expenses to the appropriate project, entity, and detailed cost category.

• Coordinate with the team, contractors, and consultants to gather any missing invoices, receipts, supporting documents, and expense allocations.

• Review supplier invoices and supporting documentation against project records, delivery dockets, and other pertinent information.

• Manage the preparation of weekly accounts payable, including compiling payment schedules and circulating invoices for review and approval.

• Prepare and submit monthly BAS.

• Assist in monthly financial reporting and project cost tracking.

• Monitor intercompany and project-related loans, prepare loan documentation, record amounts and interest rates, and coordinate signing and recordkeeping.

• Aid in property settlement accounting and the recording of settlement-related GST.

• Collaborate with the external accountant on financial records, tax compliance, and settlement accounting.

• Enhance bookkeeping processes, improve data accuracy, and automate repetitive tasks through technology and AI tools.

• Contribute to project cost analysis, reporting, and tracking construction costs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience based in Australia, preferably in a senior role managing complex, high-volume transactions.

• Strong working knowledge of Xero, including bank reconciliation, accounts payable, expense coding, and financial recordkeeping.

• Thorough understanding of general accounting principles and Australian accounting standards, especially in relation to GST and BAS preparation and submission.

• Demonstrated ability to manage financial records across multiple projects, entities, or cost centres while ensuring a high level of accuracy.

• Advanced Excel proficiency, including the use of pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

• Familiarity with Hubdoc, OneDrive, or similar document management systems.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a systematic approach to verifying invoices, receipts, cost allocations, and supporting documentation.

• Strong follow-up and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized and adept at managing competing priorities, recurring deadlines, and an increasing volume of invoices.

• Tech-savvy and open to leveraging AI and automation tools to enhance workflows and reporting.

• A CA or CPA qualification is highly regarded.

• Previous experience in property development, construction, civil works, or project-based accounting is a notable advantage.

• Experience in management accounting, project cost reporting, cash flow tracking, or financial analysis is a significant benefit.

• Experience in managing intercompany transactions, shareholder loans, property settlements, and project-related expenses is a valuable qualification.

• Interest in AI tools, workflow automation, and enhancing finance processes through technology is a noteworthy asset.

• Availability to work from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Australian time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career advancement.

• Chance to work in a fantastic environment.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Work from home, eliminating the daily commute.