Senior Bookkeeper, Accounts Officer

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

📋 Description

• Accurately generate and issue invoices to customers in a timely manner.

• Monitor accounts receivable and proactively follow up on overdue invoices via phone and email.

• Confirm payment arrangements and escalate legitimate disputes as necessary.

• Allocate receipts and maintain detailed customer account records.

• Process supplier invoices and manage payments efficiently.

• Conduct bank reconciliations and address any discrepancies that arise.

• Maintain the general ledger along with comprehensive bookkeeping records.

• Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) and coordinate with the external accountant or tax agent.

• Ensure accurate GST treatment for all transactions.

• Keep financial records audit-ready at all times.

• Prepare and sustain cash flow forecasts.

• Develop and manage budgets, reporting actual performance against these budgets.

• Identify and flag potential risks regarding cash flow and budget compliance.

• Oversee the daily finance operations, including reconciliations, collections calls, and reporting.

• Maintain proactive communication with Brad and Matt regarding financial outcomes.

• Seek clarification on unclear instructions or figures instead of making assumptions.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of practical, full-cycle bookkeeping/accounts experience, covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and BAS preparation.

• Proven ability to prepare BAS accurately and punctually.

• Demonstrated experience in proactively contacting clients to collect overdue payments.

• Experience in preparing cash flow forecasts and/or budgets, along with reporting actual performance against them.

• Proficient in Xero or a comparable cloud accounting platform like MYOB.

• Strong skills in Excel.

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

• Capability to meet recurring compliance deadlines consistently.

• Self-disciplined and able to work independently without needing prompting or supervision.

• Confident and professional communication skills, particularly in discussing financial matters with clients.

• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting with minimal oversight.

• Availability for 20 hours per week during AEST/AEDT business hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work from home or in a remote setting.

• Part-time schedule of 20 hours per week.

• Working hours aligned with Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT) business hours.