Australian Tax Accountant

Riverstone Logistics; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 4,891,000 - 6,225,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverstone Logistics Pty Ltd. seeks a hands-on Senior Accountant to own day-to-day accounting and Australian tax compliance for its group of companies and trusts.

You will run books in Xero, prepare tax workpapers, and build a small finance team, ensuring clean invoicing, accurate month-end close and timely BAS/GST/PAYG lodgements.

Qualifications

• Xero proficiency demonstrated in practical interview tasks (Xero Advisor certification is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of GST, BAS, PAYG, income tax and company tax in Australia.
• Deep understanding of discretionary trusts, unit trusts and corporate trustees.
• 3–5 years’ experience working on Australian clients’ books and tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting cycle in Xero for multiple Australian entities, including reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll journals and month-end close.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS, GST and PAYG on time or prep for lodgement by tax agent.
• Prepare year-end financials and tax workpapers for companies and trusts, incl. distribution calculations.
• Maintain inter-entity compliance and related-party transaction controls (Division 7A).
• Build, train and lead a small finance team with clear invoicing, collections and supplier-payments processes.
• Streamline invoicing and account management with logistics/operations systems.
• Produce monthly management reports, cash flow forecasts and aging analyses for leadership.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, banks and the ATO as needed.
• Support other business areas as required; this is a 100% office-based role.

Skills

Xero mastery

Australian tax system knowledge

Finance team leadership

Excellent English

Can-do attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (PH) or Australian accounting practice experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Description:

About The Role

Riverstone is an Australian business group working in logistics, infrastructure and industrial equipment across Australia and the Asia-Pacific. You'll own the day-to-day accounting and Australian tax compliance for our group of companies and trusts, run our books in Xero, and build a small finance team that keeps invoicing and accounts clean, fast and accurate. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows the Australian system inside out and is happy to roll up their sleeves.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle in Xero for multiple Australian entities: bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll journals and month-end close
• Prepare and lodge (or prepare for lodgement by our registered tax agent) BAS, IAS, GST and PAYG obligations on time
• Prepare year-end financials and tax workpapers for companies and trusts, including trust distribution calculations and resolutions
• Keep the group structure compliant - inter-entity loans, Division 7A considerations and related-party transactions
• Build, train and lead a small finance team, setting up clear processes for invoicing, collections and supplier payments
• Streamline and automate invoicing and account management, working with our logistics and operations systems
• Produce clear monthly management reports, cash flow forecasts and aged debtor/creditor reports for leadership
• Liaise with our Australian external accountant, auditors, banks and the ATO as needed
• Pitch in across the business when the team needs a hand - admin, operations support or customer queries
• 100% Office based job

About You

• Xero mastery - you'll be asked to demonstrate it in a practical test during interview (Xero Advisor certification is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of the Australian tax system - GST, BAS, PAYG, income tax and company tax
• Deep understanding of Australian company and trust structures, especially discretionary (family) trusts, unit trusts and corporate trustees
• Proven ability to build and work with a finance team to streamline invoicing and the management of accounts
• Excellent spoken and written English and strong interpersonal skills - you'll deal directly with Australian management, clients and suppliers
• A can-do attitude - willing to pitch in and help the team with other roles when required
• A degree in Accounting, Finance or similar; CPA (PH) or experience in an Australian accounting practice is highly regarded
• At least 3-5 years' experience working on Australian clients' books and tax

About Us

Riverstone is an Australian business group working in logistics, infrastructure and industrial equipment across Australia and the Asia-Pacific.