AU Bookkeeper (Cebu) - #34416

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.

Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role:

As a Bookkeeper, you will manage the day-to-day financial management and accounting transactions for all WPS corporate entities in a team-oriented environment. You will be responsible for all aspects of maintaining financial records. Duties include monitoring transactions and identifying irregularities, posting transactions to accounts, generating invoices and receipts, and preparing and lodging business activity statements (BAS).

As a bookkeeper, you will be responsible for the following activities: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations, Client Support, Treasury Support, and assisting with month end processing and reporting.

Ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner is critical to the success of this role as well as meeting all required deadlines. You will be an integral part of the Finance team, working to provide a platinum service to all our clients as well as building strong professional relationships within our finance team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Record all supplier invoices and expense transactions accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Process authorized accounts payable in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
• Manage & reconcile all supplier statements.
• Manage & reconcile - Credit Cards.
• Handle all supplier queries in a professional manner.

Accounts Receivable

• Process invoices in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
• Process account payments & receipts.
• Prepare and process statements and overdue letters.
• Follow debt collection procedures for outstanding invoices.
• Handle all client queries in a professional manner.

Bank Reconciliation and Month End Processing.

• Reconcile all bank & loan statements in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
• Assist with end-of-month processing as directed.

Treasury Support

• Daily processing account statements and update balances in the Bank Balance file.
• Daily check payments released by Director.
• Update payments in accounting software.
• Run .aba files – upload in Bank for payment release.
• Process remittance advices.
• Clear Paid transactions from Bank Balance File.

Client Support

• Monitor incoming client enquiries and respond effectively and in a timely manner.
• Notify line managers if client queries become higher than normal patterns.
• Identify common queries and make suggestions to line managers for process improvements to reduce queries.
• Ensure that client satisfaction is at the forefront of all your do.

Compliance

• Comply with relevant accounting acts, regulations, and statutes.
• Comply with all required policies and procedures.
• Undertake continuous personal and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Participate in annual performance appraisal programs.

Qualifications:

• A Tertiary Qualification in Bookkeeping is essential.
• Xero Certification is desirable.
• AU BAS License is desirable.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 2 - 3 years proven bookkeeping experience is essential.
• The ability to manage multiple client files is also essential.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Xero Accounting Software.
• Demonstrated experience in Invoice Processing Automation software, e.g. Dext
• Ability to manage incoming client communications effectively.
• Knowledge of Australian accounting procedures, including GST and BAS.

Skills:

• Proven Accounts Payable, Receivable and Bank
• Reconciliation experience
• Demonstrated understanding of Australian accounting principles, general ledgers, financial reporting, COA, BAS, IAS & SGC
• Highly organized and productive
• Able to multitask and have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professional presentation and great communication skills
• Self-motivated, reliable, self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to identify key issues, trends, and interrelationships between issues.
• Able to follow systems & procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Desire for improving client satisfaction is a must.

Advantageous but not required:

• Payroll experience is advantageous.
• Experience in operating as a Bookkeeper in a Bookkeeping firm is desirable.
• AU taxation experience.

Job Type: Permanent

Emp Type: Full-Time / Direct Employment

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MNL time Or 9-day fortnight

 Location: Cebu, City

Industry: Business Services Company