SMSF Accountant | Hybrid | Makati | Day Shift | Weekends Off | Day 1 HMO

Emapta; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 HMO coverage

Competitive salary package

Day shift schedule

Hybrid work arrangement

Prime Makati office location

Fixed weekends off

Salary advance program

Emapta Academy upskilling

Office gym access

Job summary

Emapta Philippines is recruiting an SMSF Accountant to support a Melbourne-based client with specialized self-managed superannuation fund work.

You will prepare SMSF financial statements, tax returns, and lodgments while coordinating with the ATO and auditors. The role offers hybrid work from Makati and exposure to a global advisory platform through Emapta.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of SMSF accounting and administration experience.
• Hands-on proficiency in BGL Simple Fund 360.
• Experience preparing SMSF financial statements, tax returns, workpapers, and activity statements.
• Strong knowledge of Australian SMSF compliance, taxation, and audit requirements.
• Experience coordinating with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), SMSF auditors, clients, and external service providers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage client portfolios, work in progress (WIP), timesheets, job budgets, lodgment deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical SMSF and taxation matters clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality and quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end SMSF financial statements, supporting workpapers, and income tax returns.
• Collate financial reports and supporting information for client meetings.
• Prepare and lodge activity statements and other SMSF-related reports as required.
• Liaise with SMSF clients, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), auditors, and third parties on assigned matters.
• Complete SMSF establishment, structure-related tasks, and ongoing fund administration activities as required.
• Follow approved procedures, quality controls, and documentation standards across all engagements.
• Collaborate with the SMSF Manager to manage work in progress (WIP) and meet weekly and monthly productivity targets.

Skills

SMSF accounting

BGL Simple Fund 360

SMSF financial statements

Tax returns (SMSF)

ATO coordination

Client portfolio management

Communication skills

Job description

Safeguard Australia's Retirement Wealth Through Your Superannuation Accounting Expertise Globally

Financial independence begins with the confidence that retirement wealth is in capable hands. Pursue an SMSF Accountant opportunity with a Melbourne financial advisory firm serving thousands of Australian clients. Connect your specialist superannuation knowledge with a broader mission of financial security and wealth preservation while Emapta provides international exposure, hybrid flexibility, and career development alongside top 1% talent worldwide.

Job Overview

• Employment type: Full-time
• Shift: Day Shift (9:00 AM-6:00 PM VIC) | Weekends Off
• Work setup: Hybrid | PNB Building, Makati

Exciting Perks Await!

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift Schedule
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Prime office location in Makati (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Fixed weekends off
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used at your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

Required Skills and Experience

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) accounting and administration.
• Hands-on proficiency in BGL Simple Fund 360 (mandatory).
• Practical experience in preparing SMSF financial statements, tax returns, workpapers, and activity statements.
• Strong knowledge of Australian SMSF compliance, taxation, and audit requirements.
• Experience in coordinating with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), SMSF auditors, clients, and external service providers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage client portfolios, work in progress (WIP), timesheets, job budgets, lodgment deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical SMSF and taxation matters clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality and quality.

Your Daily Tasks

SMSF Accounting and Administration

• Prepare year-end SMSF financial statements, supporting workpapers, and income tax returns.
• Collate financial reports and supporting information for client meetings.
• Prepare and lodge activity statements and other SMSF-related reports as required.
• Liaise with SMSF clients, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), auditors, and third parties on assigned matters.
• Complete SMSF establishment, structure-related tasks, and ongoing fund administration activities as required.
• Follow approved procedures, quality controls, and documentation standards across all engagements.
• Collaborate with the SMSF Manager to manage work in progress (WIP) and meet weekly and monthly productivity targets.

Workflow and Lodgment Management

• Prepare, allocate, and monitor work assigned to contractors and external SMSF auditors.
• Assist with the management of the tax lodgment program and monitor applicable deadlines.
• Maintain accurate daily timesheets and reconcile recorded hours against allocated budgets and costs.
• Monitor job status, outstanding information, and review points to support timely completion.
• Identify and recommend improvements to SMSF accounting, administration, audit, and lodgment workflows.

Client Service and Relationship Management

• Respond to client enquiries and provide clear guidance on technical SMSF and taxation matters within the scope of the role.
• Manage an allocated portfolio of SMSF clients and maintain accountability for service delivery, deadlines, and follow-ups.
• Establish and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships through proactive communication and consistent accounting support.
• Identify opportunities to improve the client experience and elevate complex matters to the SMSF Manager as appropriate.
• Recognize opportunities to introduce relevant Personal Wealth Advisory and Business Advisory services.

Client and Business Development

• Identify client needs beyond standard compliance services and recommend appropriate value-added support.
• Support business growth by identifying potential referral opportunities and prospective clients.
• Connect clients with relevant Business Advisory and Personal Wealth Advisory specialists as appropriate.

Team and Professional Development

• Maintain continuing professional development relevant to SMSF accounting and Australian taxation.
• Stay informed about industry, regulatory, accounting, and taxation changes that affect self-managed superannuation funds.
• Attend required training sessions, technical updates, and team meetings.
• Participate in regular performance reviews, career discussions, and professional development conversations with management.
• Adapt to evolving priorities, systems, and compliance requirements while continuously strengthening technical expertise.

About the Client

Our client is an established Melbourne-based financial advisory firm founded in 1997, serving over 10,000 clients across Australia. They specialize in integrated accounting, taxation, business advisory, wealth management, lending, and self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) services. Their expertise encompasses SMSF establishment, fund administration, regulatory compliance, retirement planning, and investment strategies. Through personalized financial guidance and long-term client relationships, our client helps individuals, families, and business owners protect their assets, strengthen financial security, and pursue sustainable wealth creation and retirement independence.

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