Senior Accountant

• Dayshift
• Office Based
• Good Working Environment

Role Purpose

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the finance and accounting operations within the Philippines team. The role encompasses all aspects of finance management including financial reporting, financial administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal controls and procedures. The role also works closely with the Finance Manager in the Australian office.

Key Responsibilities And Deliverables

• Financial Reporting – coordinate, direct and review the preparation of
• Monthly financial statements and associated reports
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolution of issues arising
• Compliance reporting for regulatory requirements and year-end tax requirements
• Reporting for commercial operations
• AR Team Management – manage the AR team to ensure that customer accounts are reconciled, payments are received on time and queries or claims are resolved timeously and effectively. Support the team with problem solving transaction disputes or query resolution.
• AP Team Management – manage the AP team to ensure invoices are processed within approval limits and payment control policies. Ensure vendor accounts are reconciled regularly and good controls are implemented to manage payments.
• Team Management – work closely with the finance team to maintain, develop and support a high performing team with good controls and procedures. Ensure tasks are being carried out timely, accurately and effectively.
• Business Processes – develop and document business processes and controls to improve or maintain internal controls.
• Liaise with Finance Manager and CFO – liaise with the Finance Manager and CFO in the Australian office to ensure the finance team carries out work to a high standard. Work together to resolve any problems the team encounter.

Skills and Competencies

• A commercial finance or accounting background supported with extensive relevant experience and at least 5 years in a similar role
• Leadership – ability to lead, mentor and coach the finance team to drive accountability for their deliverables.
• English – excellent English language skills, both verbal and written.
• Confidentiality – demonstrated competency with keeping sensitive information confidential and ability to apply discretion on what can be disclosed to who.
• Computer skills – advanced skills with Microsoft Excel. Experience with ERP software (Microsoft D365 or Microsoft Business Central) is beneficial.
• Attention to Detail – strong attention to detail with ability to methodically ensure all aspects of a broad range of daily tasks are methodically and accurately executed.
• Planning and coordination capabilities – ability to plan, coordinate and manage the execution of allocated deliverables within agreed timelines to consistently deliver on our customer pledge.
• Results – take ownership of outcomes required to ensure a high-quality result.
• Personal leadership – personal awareness, confidence and organisation to manage personal work output to deliver effectively and efficiently on assigned projects.
• Attitude – ability to generate high levels of energy with a focus on results and success.
• Collaboration – ability to work in teams and influence outcomes through excellent communication, persuasion and negotiation skills both verbal and written.
• Dealing with ambiguity – ability to seek clarity from complex or ambiguous requirements with a flexible approach to changing situations and priorities.
• Problem Solving – ability to investigate, identify, analyse and resolve issues as they arise.
• Learning mindset – open to continual learning and personal development in pursuit of excellence.

Position Reports to: Finance Manager (based in Australia office)