Senior Bookkeeper

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

📋 Description

• Oversee daily bookkeeping and financial operations for multiple interconnected entities.

• Conduct weekly bank reconciliations for all active entities.

• Handle supplier invoices and prepare payment batches for approval.

• Generate and send customer invoices based on provided sales data.

• Manage both accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Administer payroll and keep payroll records current.

• Update cash flow forecasts and payment schedules regularly.

• Prepare monthly intercompany journal entries.

• Reconcile intercompany loan accounts among the entities.

• Maintain GST, PAYG, and superannuation liabilities for review.

• Prepare Xero files for BAS and tax review purposes.

• Raise inquiries when transaction details are unclear.

• Document procedures and maintain process notes effectively.

• Collaborate closely with the business owner and external accountant.

• Ensure accurate financial records are maintained and organized for external audits.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of robust Australian bookkeeping experience.

• Experience managing finances for multiple entities or related groups.

• Proficient in Xero, including bank reconciliations, bills, invoices, payroll, and manual journals.

• Ability to interpret profit and loss statements and balance sheets.

• Solid understanding of GST, BAS, PAYG withholding, STP, and superannuation.

• Experience with inter-company journals, loan accounts, and related-party transactions.

• Confidence in reconciling both sides of inter-company transactions to ensure balance across Xero files.

• Ability to maintain processes for accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Experience in preparing payment batches for review and approval.

• Comfort with using Excel or Google Sheets for reporting and cash flow management.

• Strong communication skills with both the business owner and external accountant.

• Must disclose any current ongoing roles or client work.

• Engagement must be reflected on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor.”

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work from the comfort of your home.

• Flexible time management as an independent contractor, aligned with Australian business hours.

• Engagement through an Independent Contractor Agreement.