assistant financial AccountantB & M Global Services Manila, Inc.

The Assistant Financial Accountant will provide tax and statutory and financial accounting support to the Finance Manager and the Tax & Accounting Manager. This team is also responsible for performing certain in-market corporate tasks.
Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting
Post general ledger journals into the statutory ledger
Prepare analysis and support schedules for the statutory accounts
Assist in preparation of monthly and annual statutory accounts for B&McK Services Trust and Baker McKenzie
Complete balance sheet reconciliations for GST, Partner Capital, Prior Year distributions and retained earnings
Complete reconciliation for FX in Local currency in statutory accounts and books
Follow up and clear balance sheet reconciling items in the statutory books
Running interfirm bill reports to support the interfirm billing process
Work closely with the Payroll team in relation to monthly payroll analysis and reporting
Preparation of journal requests to be sent to the R2R team
Tax Returns and ABS reporting
Prepare monthly BAS and IAS
Assist in preparation of the FBT returns
Assist in preparation of the firm's income tax returns
Prepare monthly analysis of repairs and maintenance and assets in accordance with Australian tax guidelines
Complete quarterly work papers of expense review analysis for tax prepayments analysis
Assistance in the annual swap cheque process
Complete various Australian Bureau of Statistics reports requested by the Australian Government
Assist with maintaining tax fixed asset register
Maintain ATO travel diary register
Partner Transactions
Prepare the monthly draw schedule for payroll
Distribute Partner Personal account Statements to partners
Respond to partner related transactions and partner queries
Issue follow ups and reminders to secretaries in relation to submission of Partner expenses in line with global deadlines
Preparation of the annual National Partner top up payment
Calculation of the annual Principal Share of Tax Installments
General
Preparation of manual invoices
Assists Finance Manager and Tax and Accounting Manager with ad hoc tasks
Assist with system related projects as required
Experience Required
Qualifications/Experience
Relevant work experience
University degree with a major in Accounting
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred but not essential
SAP system experience
Technical Skills
Very good knowledge of accounting/book keeping
Strong Excel skills
Demonstrates technical and professional knowledge relevant to Assistant Financial Accountant's role
Work Standards
Is keen to learn and develop
Demonstrates a proactive approach
Consistently produces quality work
Is able to analyse situations and information
Time and Work Management
Consistently meets deadlines
Assists with urgent work outside standard hours
Keeps Manager up to date with progress
Able to work under pressure and remain focused
Personal Attributes
Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and approach
Able to communicate (written and verbal) effectively and clearly
Deals with sensitive information in an appropriate manner