Senior Bookkeeper – Property & Mortgage Finance

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate internally with the Director and Operations Manager, as well as externally with accountants, financial advisors, lenders, and aggregators in Australia and the Philippines.

• Oversee daily bookkeeping tasks for various Australian business entities, which includes maintaining the general ledger and managing the chart of accounts.

• Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations, handle accounts payable and receivable, and process payroll and superannuation contributions.

• Assist in the preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS), ensure GST compliance, and monitor cash flow.

• Create monthly management reports, financial statements, and provide support for budgeting and forecasting activities.

• Coordinate with external accountants and financial advisors to maintain accurate, compliant, and up-to-date records.

• Reconcile lender commission payments, trail commissions, and statements from aggregators.

• Aid in settlement financial reporting and assess business performance metrics.

• Compile financial data and KPI reports for management and external accountants.

• Record and reconcile transactions and investment accounts related to Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs).

• Support accounting for SMSF property purchases and prepare necessary documentation for accountants.

• Ensure accurate SMSF records to fulfill compliance obligations.

• Manage bookkeeping for multiple investment properties and property entities, including reconciling loan accounts and tracking rental income and expenses.

• Monitor equity and loan balances and generate financial reports for several property entities.

• Assist accountants during the end-of-financial-year (EOFY) procedures.

• Maintain bookkeeping records for the Philippine entity, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

• Provide support for local payroll administration and collaborate with Philippine accountants on financial reporting and compliance matters.

• Assist with Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) documentation and statutory requirements as needed.

• Generate monthly financial reports for management and ensure accurate financial reporting for both Australian and Philippine entities.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of bookkeeping experience, with a minimum of 2 years supporting Australian businesses.

• Prior experience in an Australian mortgage brokerage, including commission reconciliation, trail commissions, and settlement processes.

• Demonstrated experience working with Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs).

• Proven ability to manage property investment portfolios and bookkeeping for multiple property entities.

• Experience in bookkeeping for a Philippine entity, including familiarity with Philippine accounting practices, payroll, and statutory reporting (BIR).

• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards, GST, BAS, payroll, and superannuation.

• Experience managing multiple entities across different jurisdictions.

• Exceptional skills in reconciliation, financial reporting, and attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Capability to work independently while collaborating with stakeholders in Australia and the Philippines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.