Associate Director - Intermediate Accountant (AU)

Job Title: Associate Director (AU)

Work Setup & Schedule:

Hybrid (7AM to 4PM)

What you'll be doing:

• Reviewing Business Activity Statements.
• Reviewing junior working papers and other assigned accounting work for accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Identifying errors and recurring issues and recording them in a written log so that patterns across the team are visible.
• Providing clear corrections, explanations and technical feedback to the preparer, including the reason behind each correction rather than simply fixing the work.
• Communicating proactively with the onshore team – raising significant errors, queries and trends as they arise rather than at the conclusion of a job.
• Escalating recurring or significant issues to the relevant Job Supervisor and to the client's Executive team.
• Performing bank, debtor, creditor, payroll and balance sheet reconciliations as required, and investigating and resolving reconciling items
• Assisting the Senior Accountant with annual compliance work, financial statements, income tax returns and other tasks as directed.
• Supporting the Job Supervisor in identifying areas where further training or process improvement is required.
• Meeting with the client's Executive team weekly to report on recurring mistakes, technical weaknesses, training requirements, process improvements and the recommended next course of action.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy of client financial information.
• Handling source documents and correspondence by email with links or folder locations, so that nothing is lost in chat.
• Performing other accounting duties as required in the course of their engagement.

What will make you a great fit:

• Preferably a CPA with at least 5 years of tax experience in a reputable professional services firm
• Experience in Xero and Australian accounting is required
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work independently and take lead in understanding and meeting client's businesses.
• Strong accounting and BAS technical knowledge.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and proactive communication habits - raising matters early and in writing.
• Ability to clearly explain technical matters to a preparer of a lower experience level.
• Patience and a willingness to provide constructive feedback and training.
• Ability to identify the root cause of repetitive errors rather than simply correcting them

What D&V Philippines can offer you:

D&V Philippines is a place where you can build and grow your career because we invest in your training and development. You'll be a key player in our mission to deliver high-quality, cost-effective finance and accounting services for CFOs and professional services firms in Australia, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

You'll also get to enjoy these perks on top of the essential employee benefits:

• Competitive salary with non-taxable allowances
• Health and wellness benefits
• Vacation and sick leave credits
• Yearly company and employee performance bonuses
• Free meal during office days
• Parent-friendly office
• Training and certifications
• CPD Training Assistance and PRC license renewal reimbursement
• Year-round employee engagement activities