senior bookkeeper w/ Australian accounting exp. | hmo from day 1, makati cityHLB Mann Judd

Join the team of an award-winning chartered accounting firm of not just accountants, but also of financial and business advisers.
Our client-partner is Australia's leading Australian mid-sized chartered accounting group building a pioneering team offering opportunities to establish a position at the ground level as they grow their Manila-based teams. The successful candidate will have access to training and opportunities for fast promotion.
We seek a motivated, self-directed finance professional with strong spoken & written English to join our team.
You will be responsible for:
Bank and credit card reconciliations
Managing AP, AR functions
Payroll and required reconciliations
Managing the recording of expenses
Managing the invoicing function which requires a review of project job costing
Conducting the end of month procedures
Liaising with the Sydney team as and when required.
Skills & Knowledge:
Strong attention to detail
Highly developed organizational skills and a methodical approach to completing work
Excellent time management skills
Ability to meet deadlines and have sight of objectives
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and work demands
Advanced Excel, Word skills
Advanced Xero
Minimum of 5 years of Bookkeeping Experience
Workflow Max and Receipt bank use will be preferable
Experience in Australian accounting (with high-level exposure to Australian GST legislation) is a definite advantage
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
Sound understanding of contemporary Australian business practices and culture
Excellent client service skills - ability to provide a professional and responsive service
Abilities / Aptitude:
Tech-savvy and able to learn new software programs quickly
Ability to work semi-autonomously
Ability to solve problems and provide practical solutions to create value
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships (both internally and externally) and quickly establish rapport
Energetic and enthusiastic with a positive outlook
A proactive approach to the role with a willingness to learn and ability to use initiative
Ability to be assertive in a positive manner
Eager and willing to go above and beyond to ensure the success of the role
Must take ownership and accountability for the role and its requirement
Technical (70% of time)
Assist staff with a wide range of Bookkeeping activities
Apply and develop previously acquired Bookkeeping knowledge/skills.
Complete all core tasks as listed out on Process Management Platform (PMP) process maps.
Activities included:
- Prepare Business Activity Statements from client summaries or
accounting software
- Complete all relevant checklists
- Maximise own time to complete assignments and to achieve
agreed performance goals
- Understand client needs and requirements
- Ensure senior staff are aware if any issues
o Preparation of Instalment Activity Statement's, annual GST
returns
o Prepare clear well-documented file notes and keep senior staff
up to date
o General spreadsheet and word processing
o Identify potential issues on jobs and work with senior staff to
solve these issues
o Ensure all review points are dealt with appropriately
Process Management/Administration (5% of time)
Complete all standard administration tasks and assist with the completion of additional tasks.
Activities included:
o Daily timesheet completion (recording of time spent on assigned
tasks)
o Assist with budget preparation as instructed
o Support other HLB staff as instructed
o Assist with bill preparation as instructed
o Updating PMP
Self Management (5% of time)
Maximise own time to complete assignments and to achieve agreed performance goals.
Activities included:
o Manage own workflow (e.g. list jobs in progress & due dates,
prioritise & make job list current, review timesheets & update
hours spent on each job, compare WIP to agreed fees, avoid
write-offs)
o Job clarification - upwards & downwards (e.g. clarify
task/requirements/deadlines)
o Job Control (plan assignments, determine required
information/assistance, estimate problems, monitoring
budgets & productivity targets)
o Inform/follow up senior staff/Managers/ about work progress
(e.g. ask for work review to finalise job, provide progress
updates)
Self Development (5% of time)
Strengthen and specialise technical working knowledge and contribute to build on this knowledge. Develop and apply nontechnical skills.
Activities included:
o Attend all training as required/organised by the firm
(including attendance of tax technical discussion group)
o Self educate, where a job demands skills and knowledge in
an unknown area, with assistance of the firm's resources
(e.g. regular technical updates & readings)
o Ensure adequate knowledge of relevant software
applications used within division
o Attend and contribute to team meetings
Staff Management (5% of time)
Carry out staff management tasks as directed.
Activities included:
o Routine duties (experience from previous positions):
o Assign and delegate work to staff as directed (e.g.
assess own workload, assess workload of team
members, assign or delegate tasks according to skill
level, discuss requirements/timeframe/budget)
o Task clarification (explain why and how to complete
tasks), provide guidance
o Review staff assignments as instructed (e.g. read
letters/working papers/draft accounts/tax returns & make
necessary changes, provide feedback, explain problems
& solutions)
o Budget management (monitor own/subordinates time on
jobs, communicate to Supervisor/Manager if budget
issues)
o Conduct team meetings (e.g. prepare agenda, seek
agenda points from staff)
o Review/supervise timesheet completion & staff workflow
as instructed (e.g. ensure correct usage of client, matter
& milestone, sufficient narration of timesheets etc.)
Staff Development (5% of time)
Carry out training tasks as directed and assist with general
queries.
Activities included:
o Provide on-the-job training for junior staff within their scope
of responsibility
o Participate in mentoring program and conduct informal
mentoring
o Prepare or conduct training for juniors
Core Competencies
These are the behaviours and technical attributes that individuals must have to perform effectively at work and apply to everyone in the firm:
A Trusted Advisor
• I am valuable, accessible, supportive and trustworthy
A Communicator
• I deliver messages and ideas that are clear, concise and influential
Accountable
• I am prepared to justify my own actions with the same expectation of others
A Leader
• I have a vision, a drive and a commitment to achieve that vision
An Initiator
• I am action oriented with a keen desire to seek out new opportunities
Commercial
• I have a keen awareness of improving financial performance and identifying associated risks
Professional
• I am diligent and ethical in my own behaviour and constantly looking for ways to improve
Personable
• I am approachable, responsive and friendly
Reliable
• I do what I say I will do
Innovative
• I introduce creative methods, ideas and solutions
Key Competencies
Action orientation by taking initiative and originating action to get things done; ability to work autonomously on a wide range of engagements
Analysis, judgement and problem solving to be able to define problems, break them down into component parts, define goals, conduct research, and provide answers based on systematic and rational decisions
Quality orientation by knowing about and complying with the firm's quality standards unsupervised; pay attention to detail; developing effective self review procedure to reduce supervisor's review time
Planning and organising oneself to prioritise tasks, plan ahead and have a structured approach to work; set up & monitor timescales
Interpersonal sensitivity to understand quickly what the other person's needs are and to be responsive and attentive to feedback; active listening
Customer focus by seeking for first-hand customer information/ feedback and using it for improvements; establish and maintain effective relationships with customers
Reliability by demonstrating a high level of dependability in all aspects for a wide range of engagements; ability to control jobs
Resilience and adaptability to maintain effective work behaviour in the face of setbacks and/or pressure
Staff management skills to effectively assign and delegate tasks, set clear targets and measures, monitor process/progress/results and take corrective action
Staff development skills to act as a role model, to create development opportunities according to individual needs and to co-operate with the development system in the organisation
A fulfilling career awaits you with these great benefits!
What's in store for you:
Above-average industry-standard compensation package
Daytime hours (6:45 AM to 3:45 PM), weekends off
Stunning office space in Makati City
Premium Compensation and Benefits
With transportation allowance for the onsite training
 Health Benefits (HMO coverage available) including 1 dependent upon hire
 Team Uniforms
 performance rewards and incentives
 training opportunities in Australia, among others.
Professional and Personal Development
20 Leave credits consumed at your discretion with up to 5 days commutable to cash
Exposure to world-class, high-level management from foreign direct superiors
Highly structured and defined tasks
Large Team Environment
Access to training and opportunities for fast promotion
Experienced unparalleled induction and training experience for new team members ensuring every opportunity is provided for success in the role.