AU Tax/Fund Accountant

EG Funds Management (Philippines); Mandaluyong; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Mandaluyong is seeking an experienced Accountant. The role involves preparing financial reports, handling accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring timely completion of audits and tax returns. Candidates should have a strong background in accounting, with proficiency in Excel and experience with MRI systems being advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in an accounting role.
• Prior experience in audit firms or similar.
• Proficient in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping, data entry, and bank reconciliations.
• Management reporting and statutory reporting.
• Liaising with auditors and tax advisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA preferred

Tools

MRI system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Reporting Structure

• Directly reporting to the Head of Fund Accounting based in Sydney, Australia.

• Working alongside the Fund Accountant team based in Manila.

• Preparation and presentation of financial reports to the senior management, including the CFO, fund managers and asset managers based in Sydney.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Degree in Accounting or Finance, CA/CPA is preferred.

• Experience in accounting for revenue, expenses, capital expenditure, property management, development, etc.

• Prior experience in audit firms or similar, with at least 5 years in an accounting role.

• Experience in MRI system preferred.

• Proficiency in English communication, both verbal and written, is highly desirable.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills is essential.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint is an advantage.

Tasks and responsibilities

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Bookkeeping, data entry, bank reconciliations, consolidation financial packs, cash flow forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Actuals vs Budgets variance analysis.

• Management reporting.

• Accounts payable and receivable.

• Statutory reporting including preparation of quarterly business activity statements, income tax returns and, interpreting tax statements into financial accounts.

• Preparation of financial information to ensure timely completion of the audit and tax returns.

• Liaising with auditors and tax advisors.

• Liaising with external property managers and bank relationship managers (where applicable).

• MRI system administration.

• Identify and implement system/process improvement.

Behavioural Competencies

• Proactive, self-driven and having strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.

• Well-organized with proficient in time management.

• Quick learner and with a development mindset.

• Amenable to work in an on-site setup and with early daytime working hours (6:00 am to 3:00 pm)