Senior Accountant

YourBookkeepersOnline (YBO); Davao City; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accounting firm in the Philippines is seeking a qualified accountant to prepare personal income tax returns and provide bookkeeping services. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, and strong English communication skills. Candidates with experience in cloud accounting software and Australian accounting practices are preferred. This role promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in the related field.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Familiarity with Australian accounting practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review personal income tax returns.
• Collaborate with Australian tax agent.
• Perform regular data entry and bookkeeping.

Skills

Cloud accounting software experience (Xero, Sage HandiTax)

Client engagement skills

Strong English communication

Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

Professional License (Board License Exam)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review personal income tax returns for individuals which includes but not limited to employees, business schedules & rental properties.
• Declaration of income from all sources
• Input of dividends, distributions and any associated franking credits
• Input of any allowable deductions
• Preparation of business schedules and reconciliation of all income and expenses, if any
• Preparation of rental schedule including depreciation schedules thereon, if any
• Preparation of motor vehicle schedule, if any
• Preparation/calculation of capital gains on disposal of assets, if any
• Preparation and review of financial statements, tax returns, and instalment activity statements and business activity statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds.
• Analysis of ledger data/ledger scrutiny
• Preparation and reconciliation of all bank, loan, goods and services tax related items, asset register/depreciation schedules, etc.)
• Preparation of monthly management reports for review.
• Regular data entry and bookkeeping of client’s records.
• Preparation and compilation of all documents and Workpapers required.
• Collaboration with Australian tax agent partner/manager.
• Handle other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy;
• Professional License (Passed Board License Exam) is required
• At least 3 years of working experience in the related field
• Experience in modern cloud accounting software such as Xero, Xero Practice Manager, Sage HandiTax and HandiLedger will be highly regarded
• Experienced in providing accounting services to a portfolio of clients will also be highly regarded.
• Experience in multi-client service environment.
• Can demonstrate ability to engage with clients, mainly through email
• Experience in Australian accounting and its multi-client service environment is a plus.
• Strong English – both written and verbal to correspond to Australian Clients
• Dynamic personality that can adapt to fast paces growth environment
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning in Accounting, Technology and Business process
• Team-oriented