Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper, Client Facing, Philippines Contract

Achen-Henderson-LLP; Manila; Remote; PHP 781,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month bonus

PTO allowance

Health top up

Growth opportunities

Job summary

GURU by Achen Henderson is hiring a Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper in the Philippines as an independent contractor. You will manage day-to-day accounting for 10–30 clients, own client relationships, and coordinate with specialists to ensure accurate books and timely reporting.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including a CPA designation and experience with Canadian firms. This contractor role offers growth, a 13th month equivalent bonus, PTO, and health top ups.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (Philippines or equivalent).
• 5+ years post designation experience in public practice or shared services.
• 2+ years working with a Canadian accounting firm.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with strong client communication skills.
• Proven expertise in QuickBooks Online.
• Strong experience in account reconciliations, month end entries and reviews, and managing client portfolios.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and set expectations.
• Tech savvy with advanced computer skills.
• Able to work night shift (aligned with Canadian hours).
• Self starter with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Comfortable working under an independent contractor arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle bookkeeping and accounting for a dedicated portfolio of 10 to 30 clients.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for your clients, leading client meetings and managing expectations.
• Perform account reconciliations and month end processes.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and support year end coordination.
• Convert client files between accounting systems as needed.
• Communicate directly with clients and respond to file specific accounting questions.
• Coordinate with tax, payroll, or other specialists when a client's needs go beyond bookkeeping.
• Identify file specific risks or issues early, resolving what you can and escalating when necessary.
• Improve internal and client processes and systems.
• Support automation and system efficiencies.
• Provide regular updates during team check ins.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

CPA designation

Public accounting experience

Canadian client experience

Fluent English

QuickBooks Online

Education

CPA designation (Philippines or equivalent)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Dext

Hubdoc

Job description

***THIS IS ONLY FOR THE PHILIPPINES JOB SEEKERS***

We're Hiring: Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper, Client Facing (Philippines, Independent Contractor)

Location: Remote (Philippines), Independent Contractor

Schedule: Full time, Night Shift (PH time, aligned with Canadian business hours)

Compensation: ₱70,000 to ₱90,000 per month (depending on experience), inclusive of a 13th month equivalent bonus and PTO allowance, plus a health top up and performance based growth opportunities, provided as part of our contractor compensation package

About GURU by Achen Henderson

GURU is AH's cloud based, flat rate virtual finance department providing bookkeeping, payroll, AR/AP, GST/HST, and year end coordination. You will play a central role in delivering accurate, timely financial insights that help entrepreneurs grow with confidence.

We're not your traditional firm. We value transparency, trust, and accountability. Every team member plays a key role in business decisions. If you're looking for a long term opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper based in the Philippines, engaged as an independent contractor, to manage day to day accounting operations for a dedicated portfolio of 10 to 30 clients while serving as the primary point of contact for those clients.

This is a client facing role: you will own the relationship with your clients, lead client meetings, and ensure their books are accurate, timely, and well managed. You'll handle full cycle bookkeeping directly and, where a file requires it, coordinate with other team members and specialists (tax, payroll, or a fractional CFO) to make sure every part of the engagement runs smoothly.

Success in this role means understanding each client's business, communicating clearly and proactively, and applying strong accounting controls to keep client books clean and reliable.

Note: Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications. Testing will be required to verify technical and communication skills. This is a contractor engagement, not an employment relationship.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle bookkeeping and accounting for a dedicated portfolio of 10 to 30 clients
• Serve as the primary point of contact for your clients, leading client meetings and managing expectations
• Perform account reconciliations and month end processes
• Prepare accurate financial reports and support year end coordination
• Convert client files between accounting systems as needed
• Communicate directly with clients and respond to file specific accounting questions
• Coordinate with tax, payroll, or other specialists when a client's needs go beyond bookkeeping
• Identify file specific risks or issues early, resolving what you can and escalating when necessary
• Improve internal and client processes and systems
• Support automation and system efficiencies
• Provide regular updates during team check ins
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture

Minimum Qualifications

• CPA designation (Philippines or equivalent)
• 5+ years post designation experience in public practice or shared services
• 2+ years working with a Canadian accounting firm
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with strong client communication skills
• Proven expertise in QuickBooks Online
• Strong experience in account reconciliations, month end entries and reviews, and managing client portfolios
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and set expectations
• Tech savvy with advanced computer skills
• Able to work night shift (aligned with Canadian hours)
• Self starter with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
• Comfortable working under an independent contractor arrangement

Nice to Have

• Experience with Xero, Dext, and Hubdoc
• System conversion or migration experience
• Familiarity with other modern cloud accounting tools
• Prior exposure to Canadian tax compliance environments
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members

What We Offer

• Career growth opportunities, including paths to leadership
• Comprehensive training with top Canadian tax and accounting professionals
• A 13th month equivalent bonus, paid annually as part of your contract terms
• 17 days of PTO allowance, built into your contractor agreement: can be used for mental health days, your birthday, or Philippine holiday observance
• Observance of 12 Canadian statutory holidays
• Health insurance top up
• Transparent KPIs and performance metrics
• A culture of collaboration and leadership

Our Vision

Experts who own their craft and their outcomes. A team of teams that deliver unparalleled results.

Our Core Values

• Own the Craft: Deliver exceptional, polished work with clear communication and efficient execution.
• Own the Outcome: Be accountable, address issues early, and consistently deliver on expectations.
• Team of Teams: Collaborate openly, share context, and bring in the right expertise when needed.
• Make Meaning: Lead with purpose, care for others, and strengthen the community around us.

Who Thrives Here?

Self managed, tech savvy, detail oriented professionals who value excellence, ownership, and collaboration. If you're a strong communicator who enjoys working directly with clients and is passionate about helping businesses grow, you'll thrive at Achen Henderson.