SMSF Accountant

Virtual Business Partners Pty. Ltd.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Professional development

2 weeks Christmas vacation

Referral bonuses

Supportive work environment

Competitive salary with bonus

Job summary

Virtual Business Partners Pty. Ltd. is seeking an SMSF Accountant to manage SMSF accounting, compliance, and reporting under Australian superannuation and tax laws.

You will prepare financial statements, lodge SARs, and ensure SIS Act compliance while maintaining accurate fund records. The role requires knowledge of SMSF legislation, tax compliance, and financial reporting, with 2–5 years’ experience and proficiency in Class 360SMSF software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA/CPA or progress towards professional qualification.
• 2–5 years’ experience in SMSF accounting or public practice.
• Strong knowledge of Australian superannuation legislation and tax law.
• Experience with Class 360SMSF software.
• Experience with Xero Practice Manager and FYI Docs (not essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual SMSF financial statements including operating statements and member balances.
• Complete and lodge SMSF annual returns (SAR) with the ATO.
• Ensure SIS Act and regulations compliance.
• Maintain fund records: trust deeds, investment strategies, and minutes.
• Monitor contribution caps, pension requirements, and minimum drawdowns.
• Prepare quarterly business activity statements.
• Prepare workpapers to reconcile SMSF financial statements for audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CA/CPA or progress towards

Tools

Class 360SMSF

Xero Practice Manager

FYI Docs

Job description

Overview of the role

The SMSF Accountantis responsible forthe preparation, administration, and compliance of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs)in accordance withAustralian superannuation and taxation laws. This role requires a strong understanding of SMSF legislation, taxcomplianceandfinancial reporting.

Main duties include:

SMSF Compliance & Administratio n

• Prepare annual financial statements for SMSFs, including operating statements and member balances.
• Complete and lodge SMSF annual returns (SAR) with the ATO.
• Ensure compliance with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act (SIS Act) and regulations.
• Maintainaccuratefund records, including trust deeds, investment strategies, and minutes.
• Monitor contribution caps, pension requirements, andminimumdrawdowns.
• Prepare business activity statements quarterly
• Prepare detailed workpapers to reconcile the SMSF FinancialStatements for Audit purposes

Taxation & Reporting

• Prepare SMSF tax calculations and ensuretimelylodgement.
• Manage GST, PAYG, and other relevant tax obligations where applicable.

Investment & Transaction Processing

• Record and reconcile investment transactions including shares, property, managed funds, and alternative assets.
• Ensure proper classification and valuation of investments.
• Review and reconcile bank accounts, broker statements, and other financial data.

Regulatory Updates & Continuous Improvement

• Stay up to date with changes in superannuation and tax legislation.
• Suggestprocess improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Assistwith internal training and knowledge sharing.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA, CPA, or progress towards professional qualification.
• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in SMSF accounting or public practice.
• Strong knowledge of Australian superannuation legislation and tax law.
• Experience withClass 360SMSF software.
• Experience with Xero Practice Manager and FYI Docs (not essential)
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities
• 500K per incident HMO coverage + Dental & Optical benefits
• 2-week paid Christmas vacation
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM