AU Accountant - #34647

This is a great opportunity for someone to join a growing company that aims to redefine industry standards and provide unparalleled value to businesses across Australia to help them reach their goals and achieve strategic success.

Company Profile:

Our client delivers comprehensive suite of offerings designed to address the evolving needs of businesses in Australia across areas such as IT solutions, bookkeeping, workforce management, business intelligence and a complete pharmacy franchise operating model.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the timely and effective delivery of services to assigned clients, including Accounts Payable, financial budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
• Participate in client onboarding, collaborating with the sales team to provide a comprehensive view of the client’s business.
• Ensure excellence in servicing clients, profitability, and satisfaction with deliverables.
• Assist in managing financial controls, systems, and associated procedures, including bank reconciliations, debtor & credit reconciliation, general ledger management, and payroll analysis.
• Contribute to monthly/quarterly financial reviews with clients and act as a trusted advisor on their financial performance.
• Support the monitoring and management of financial key performance indicators and key business drivers for assigned clients.
• Assist in the day-to-day management of bookkeeping and accounting practices, providing feedback for operational excellence.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of procedures, operational policies, security protocols, and best practices for clients and WPS.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue by building lasting client relationships and presenting business growth opportunities.
• Uphold statutory accounting acts, regulations, and statutes.
• Promote and model the value of self-improvement and actively seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.

KRA's and KPIs:

Financial Management and Reporting:

KRA: Timely and accurate completion of financial budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for assigned clients.

Specific: Achieve 100% accuracy in financial budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.

Measurable: Complete financial reports for all assigned clients within the set deadlines.

Achievable: Attend regular training sessions to stay updated on the latest financial management tools and techniques.

Relevant: Ensure that financial reports comply with relevant statutory accounting acts and regulations.

Time-bound: Implement process improvements to reduce the time required for financial reporting by 15% within the next quarter.

Process Improvement and Operational Efficiency:

KRA: Identification and implementation of process improvements that lead to increased efficiency and effectiveness in financial processes.

Specific: Identify and implement three process improvements in financial processes within the next six months.

Measurable: Achieve a 20% increase in efficiency in the financial processes targeted for improvement.

Achievable: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights for efficient process enhancements.

Relevant: Ensure that the implemented improvements align with the overall business goals.

Time-bound: Present a comprehensive report on implemented process improvements and efficiency gains at the monthly team meeting.

Compliance and Statutory Regulations:

KRA: Adherence to all relevant statutory accounting acts, regulations, and statutes.

Specific: Conduct quarterly audits to ensure 100% compliance with statutory

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting required.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience is required.
• Familiarity with Xero Accounting Software.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, reconcile, and communicate financial information and management reports.
• Must be knowledgeable with Microsoft products, including Excel, Outlook,

Advantageous:

• Experience in Australian Accounting is highly preferred.
• Understanding of Australian statutory accounting policies and procedures.
• CPA or CA Professional is nice to have but not a requirement
• AU BAS experience is desirable but no required
• Familiarity with using Dext, XPM, and Xbert.

Behavioural Competency:

• Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at all levels.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Capacity to work effectively in a team and meet deadlines.

Job Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Manila Time) Or 9-day fortnight

Location: Cebu IT Park, Cebu City

Industry: Consulting/Agency