Senior Financial Accountant – Corporate Accounting

Satellite Office; Taguig; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in the Philippines is seeking a qualified accountant to manage financial operations. The role covers corporate accounting, treasury operations, and audit compliance across group entities. Candidates should have CPA or CA qualifications, strong analytical skills, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with systems like Xero and Spotlight is preferred, along with a strong attention to detail and proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, or treasury operations.
• Strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and regulatory compliance.
• Proactive and solutions oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for Rawlings Bolton.
• Manage trustee payments, distributions, accounts payable, and direct debits.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.

Skills

CPA or CA qualified

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Xero

Spotlight

Employment Hero

Job description

This role is responsible for managing the internal financial operations of Rawlings Bolton and its related entities, including corporate accounting, treasury, payroll, and financial reporting. The position ensures accurate, timely, and compliant reporting across six group companies with varying levels of activity, while supporting strategic initiatives such as automation, systemisation, and audit readiness.

The role is designed to operate in close collaboration with the fund-focused Senior Financial Accountant, with both roles cross-trained to provide coverage and flexibility across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting & Reporting

1. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for Rawlings Bolton and related entities.
2. Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure accurate posting of transactions.
3. Manage client invoicing based on our bespoke proposals, revenue recognition, and expense tracking.
4. Prepare consolidated group reporting using Spotlight.
5. Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
6. Ensure compliance with statutory obligations (BAS, IAS, payroll tax, ASIC filings).

Treasury Operations

1. Manage trustee payments, distributions, accounts payable, and direct debits.
2. Oversee payroll processing in collaboration with Employment Hero.
3. Prepare weekly cashflow funding spreadsheets and monitor liquidity.
4. Support treasury controls and systemisation initiatives.

Audit & Compliance

1. Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
2. Ensure all reporting deadlines are met, and documentation is audit ready.
3. Maintain strong internal controls and contribute to compliance with ASIC, ATO, and AFSL obligations.

Team Collaboration & Coverage

1. Cross train with fund-focused Senior Financial Accountant to ensure mutual coverage and support.
2. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and automation projects.
3. Provide technical guidance to junior team members (if applicable).

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential

1. CPA or CA qualified.
2. Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
3. Minimum 5 years’ experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, or treasury operations.
4. Strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and regulatory compliance.
5. Experience with Xero, Spotlight, and payroll systems (e.g. Employment Hero).
6. Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
7. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

1. Experience in mid-sized or boutique financial services firms.
2. Exposure to fund administration or investment management environments.
3. Familiarity with unit registry or fund accounting systems.

Key Attributes

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive and solutions oriented.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with mentoring capability.
• Continuous improvement mindset and tech-savvy