Senior Accountant Xero Specialist | Australian Clients | WFH

Countive Incorporated; Cavite City; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 3-month contract based in Cavite. The role involves supporting Australian clients, managing local compliance, and improving accounting systems. Candidates should have over 7 years of accounting experience, with at least 4 years working with Australian clientele. Proficiency in Xero is essential, along with strong knowledge of BAS/IAS reporting. This position requires onsite presence during the initial handover period, with a hybrid option available thereafter.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, with 4+ years handling AU clients.
• Strong knowledge of BAS/IAS, month-end, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Xero with 2+ years minimum.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge Australian BAS & IAS statements.
• Perform Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations.
• Manage AP inboxes, cash flow, and journal entries.

Skills

Accounting experience

BAS/IAS knowledge

Xero proficiency

ERP systems knowledge

English communication

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Senior Accountant (AU/PH) — 3-Month Contract | Cavite-Based (Onsite Preferred)

Location: Cavite (onsite required for handover; hybrid optional after training)

Contract: 3 months (extendable or convertible to ongoing project-based role)

Compensation: Fully Dependent on AU experience, ERP, Power BI, or SQL proficiency - Qualifications and CPA Status will not topple demonstrated Experience

About the Role

We’re hiring a Senior Accountant for immediate start to support our Australian construction client while assisting with local PH compliance and systems improvement. You’ll work directly with an Australian-qualified accountant during an intensive onsite handover in Cavite. The goal: ensure seamless continuity for the client and build a foundation for long-term accounting and automation capabilities inside our firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge Australian BAS & IAS statements
• Perform Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations with variance analysis
• Manage AP inboxes, cash flow, and journal entries
• Handle PH payroll and BIR filings where required
• Contribute to ERP migration and process improvement projects
• Support automation/reporting initiatives using Power BI, SQL, or low-code tools
• Develop internal documentation and Xero training materials

Qualifications & Requirements

• 7+ years of accounting experience, with minimum 4 years handling AU clients
• Strong knowledge of BAS/IAS, month-end, and financial reporting
• Proficient in Xero (2+ years minimum)
• Experience in Sage, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems an advantage
• Bonus: Exposure to Power BI / SQL / API automation tools
• Excellent English communication skills (written & verbal)
• Cavite-based or willing to work onsite for the handover period
• Must be able to work independently and hit the ground running — no handholding

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Operates autonomously under minimal supervision
• Confident handling both AU and PH accounting requirements
• Systems thinker — understands workflows, not just ledgers
• Driven, disciplined, and structured in their work habits

To Apply

Go through the Manatal Application Link and upload resume

Note: Compulsory Screening Declaration (applied via form submission)

By applying for this role you declare that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, that you are available to commit exclusively to this engagement for the agreed contract period, understanding that any false or misleading information may result in disqualification or termination of the engagement.