Senior Management Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of the daily accounts payable operations, which encompass invoice entry, coding, verification, processing, reconciliations, and preparation of payments.

• Oversee accounts receivable tasks including customer invoicing, receipt allocation, debtor collections, resolving disputes, and updating cash collections.

• Execute the complete Australian payroll process, covering timesheets, overtime, allowances, deductions, leave management, new hires, terminations, journal entries, STP reporting, and superannuation.

• Uphold the integrity of the general ledger and carry out reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, clearing accounts, payroll, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and balance sheets.

• Generate month-end journal entries, assist with the month-end closing process, prepare profit and loss statements, and conduct variance analysis.

• Provide support for BAS/GST, FBT, year-end processes, audits, and external accountant requests.

• Manage project financial data, monitoring revenue, variations, actual and committed costs, forecasts, and gross margins.

• Create project reports and dashboards for Project Managers and executive leadership.

• Detect cost overruns, margin risks, unapproved variations, late cost commitments, and potential margin losses.

• Implement financial controls, approval limits, segregation of duties, audit trails, and necessary documentation.

• Enhance finance workflows and minimize manual processes by leveraging accounting systems, Excel, automation, and suitable technology.

• Serve as the finance liaison for customers, suppliers, subcontractors, Project Managers, and internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with the Senior Accountant and cross-functional teams while independently managing assigned finance responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in accounting or finance.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Demonstrated experience in a mid-to-senior-level accounting position.

• Proven expertise in managing Australian accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Strong background in AP data entry, invoice processing, coding, supplier reconciliations, and payment preparation.

• Familiarity with Australian payroll, including STP and superannuation obligations.

• Solid general ledger, reconciliation, and month-end accounting experience.

• Experience with foreign-currency transactions and bank reconciliations.

• Practical knowledge in project accounting, job costing, project forecasting, or margin analysis.

• Background in shopfitting, construction, installations, logistics, manufacturing, or a similar project-based field is highly advantageous.

• Strong grasp of financial controls and accounting principles.

• Advanced skills in Excel and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Keen attention to detail and numerical precision.

• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of financial tasks.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Comfortable engaging directly with Australian customers, suppliers, Project Managers, and internal stakeholders.

• Availability to work effectively during Australian business hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work from home.

• Flexible time management as an independent contractor.

• Alignment with Australian business hours for collaboration, while maintaining contractor flexibility.