Accountant

CLIENT: An Australian student advocacy service, founded in 2003.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• This role is responsible operationally for Student Edge’s financial reporting and analysis, taxation, and financial regulatory compliance functions

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Month-end Reporting

• Timely and accurate production of daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports as required including:
• Balance Sheet
• Profit & Loss
• Budget variances
• Cash flow reporting
• Month-end reporting
• Prepare annual financial accounts
• Ensure the maintenance of financial policies & procedures

Financial Records & Reconciliations

• Conduct end of month reconciliations and journals
• Receipts and debtors’ reconciliations
• Payments and creditors reconciliations
• Petty Cash management

Financial Oversight

• Oversee accounting functions and processes, including:
• accounts payable/receivable
• daily bank reconciliations
• Oversee debtor’s collection
• Continually review the cash position of the business to achieve the highest return possible while meeting operational needs.

Compliance & Audit

• Prepare and ensure timely lodgment of all statutory taxation requirements including FBT, BAS, IAS, Income Tax returns, R&D returns, payroll tax, and other regulatory and statutory requirements
• Develop, document, and co-ordinate in conjunction with the external auditors (if any) internal control systems, policies, and procedures
• Assist in completing ASIC returns and updating company registers
• Prepare working papers for annual insurance reviews
• Process and administer Workers’ Compensation claims

Miscellaneous

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Establish and monitor procedures for record-keeping and ensure filing systems are maintained and current
• Ensure security, integrity, and confidentiality of data

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 5 years financial management & accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of the Australian taxation process.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in MYOB accounting software.
• Experience in the negotiation & development of commercial contracts.
• Some knowledge or experience in relation to audit requirements and processes.
• Deliver to deadlines
• High Attention to detail
• Good communication skills.
• Strong management skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated with a strong emphasis on achieving results.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think laterally & problem solve
• Strong desire to learn
• Preferably can start ASAP.

WORK DETAILS:

• Shift: Mondays to Fridays, 7:00 AM- 4:00 PM (PH Time)
• Location: Makati | *Work from Home Until Further Notice
• Status: Open to Full time and Contractor