Australian Tax Accountant

Riverstone Logistics; Philippines; On-site; PHP 4,032,000 - 5,824,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverstone Logistics Pty Ltd. seeks a hands-on Finance Manager to own day-to-day accounting for Australian entities, run books in Xero, and build a small finance team focused on clean invoicing, timely month-end close, and strong controls. You will handle BAS, IAS, GST, PAYG, year-end financials, and trust workpapers, with knowledge of inter-entity loans and Division 7A. CPA qualification preferred; 3–5 years’ Australian client experience. This is a 100% office-based role.

Qualifications

• Handle full accounting cycle in Xero for Australian entities.
• Prepare BAS, IAS, GST and PAYG on time.
• Prepare year-end financials and workpapers for trusts and companies.
• Maintain inter-entity loans and related-party transactions compliance.
• Lead and train a small finance team with clean invoicing and payments.
• Produce monthly management reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Liaise with the external accountant, auditors, banks and the ATO.
• 100% Office based role.

Responsibilities

• Own full accounting cycle in Xero for Australian entities.
• Prepare BAS, IAS, GST and PAYG on time.
• Produce year-end financials and trust workpapers.
• Lead and train a small finance team and drive invoicing improvements.
• Deliver monthly management reports and cash flow projections.
• Liaise with external accountant, auditors, banks, and the ATO.
• Support other business needs as required.

Skills

Xero mastery

Excellent English

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Can-do attitude

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA (PH) or Australian CPA

Tools

Xero

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.