Senior Tax Accountant

Summary

Join ConnectOS, a top-rated Philippines employer, and work for their Australian client, a business advisory and accounting services expert. This role offers a competitive salary (P120,000-P130,000 monthly) and benefits including work-from-home options, comprehensive health insurance, paid leave, and career growth opportunities. You will compile and analyze financial information, prepare financial statements, resolve accounting discrepancies, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate possesses at least four years of Australian public practice experience (or equivalent), a relevant bachelor's degree, and CA/CPA qualifications. Proficiency in accounting software and tax laws is essential.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Australian Public Practice is preferred, demonstrated equivalent commercial experience may be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject: CA/CPA qualified
• Thorough knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles. Australian Standards
• Demonstrated technical abilities and experience in using MYOB AE, Excel Microsoft Outlook, QuickBooks, MYOB Account Right and Xero. ATO Portal
• Thorough knowledge of applicable business and tax laws, codes and regulations. Able to understand and complete a Division 7A Loan Reconciliation workpaper
• Experience in completing Australian tax returns for individuals, trust, companies and partnerships

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders, Companies and Trusts, including monthly, quarterly and annual BAS’s and income tax returns
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Provide matters for consideration for review by Managers/Directors
• Agree all workflow deadlines before commencing work and ensure these deadlines are met
• Complete all workpaper files before providing for review
• Check taxation and other correspondence before submitting to Managers/Directors
• Research taxation matters and communicate findings with Managers/Directors
• Delegate and supervise appropriate work to Intermediates/Graduates
• Mentor Intermediates/ Graduates
• Assist in preparing advisory based services to clients

Preferred Qualifications

• FYI Docs
• DEXT

Benefits

• WFH
• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities