Financial Accountant

Looking for candidates from the Philippines
Position: Financial Accountant
Work hours: 7:00AM - 4:00 PM AU (With overlapping 1-2 hours CA Time)
Compensation range: AUD 2,500 - 2,600/month

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About our client
Our client is a dynamic scale-up company headquartered in Australia, with successful expansions into New Zealand and Canada. As a leading eyewear brand, they excel in both retail and eCommerce sectors. Their team is a tightknit bunch of down-to-earth individuals who look for ways to relentlessly improve on everything they do, every day.

They are all about changing how their customers see the world and how the world sees them.

About the role
The role will support both Australian and Canadian finance operations, with a balanced focus on Canadian Accounts Payable and Australian month-end financial accounting. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial processing, timely reconciliations, and clear communication across multiple time zones.

This position requires a reliable and proactive professional who can manage transactional tasks while taking ownership of month-end activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Australian and Canadian Finance Managers and will have opportunities for growth by taking on additional responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities:

• Process approximately 200–300 invoices per month, including accurate coding, validation, and ensuring invoices are appropriately approved.

• Manage weekly Accounts Payable runs and ensure all payments are completed accurately and on time.

• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure balances are accurate and discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.

• Support the month-end close process, including preparation of journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Manage clearing and intercompany accounts across Australian and Canadian entities.

• Maintain accurate Excel-based workpapers and reconciliation files.

• Provide audit support by preparing schedules and tax return preparation.

• Communicate daily task status, priorities, and completion updates to stakeholders.

• Proactively flag issues, delays, or uncertainties and seek clarification when required.

• Maintain consistent working hours and provide advance notice of any changes in availability.

• Support ad hoc finance tasks when capacity allows, including assisting with data analysis, reporting, or process improvements during mid-month periods.

Requirements:

• At least two (2) years of experience in a financial accounting or similar accounting role, with exposure to both AP and month-end activities.

• Proven experience managing Accounts Payable processes, including high-volume invoice processing and weekly payment runs.

• Demonstrated ability to perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal postings accurately.

• Experience working in a multi-entity or group structure, including intercompany transactions.

• Working knowledge of Australian accounting practices, with the ability to apply accounting principles accurately.

• Proficiency in using Accounts Payable systems such as Lightyear, NetSuite, Microsoft Excel, or a similar system.

• Strong Excel skills, including preparation of reconciliations, workpapers, and supporting schedules.

• Ability to work effectively across Australian and Canadian time zones with at least partial daily overlap.

• Highly proactive communicator who provides regular status updates, clearly flags issues or delays, and ask questions when needed.

• Strong organisational skills with a high level of reliability, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines consistently.

• A growth mindset with willingness to take on additional responsibilities and develop new skills over time.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Power BI or data and reporting tools.

• Retail industry experience.

• Preferably CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

Benefits (Inclusive in the given salary range):

• $50 Internet Allowance

• $50 HMO allowance

• 20 days Paid Time Off