Job Overview:
The Junior Accountant will support business services in handling assigned client(s) by the partner or client counterpart in the preparation of tax returns and workpapers for multiple clients. This role will have the opportunity to manage client portfolio tasks and deadlines as well as communicate to the respective client engagement team.
Work Setup:
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Monday to Friday - 7:00AM - 4:00PM
Office Assignment:
- MAKATI OFFICE: 22F Tower 1, One Ayala Corporate Center, Ayala Ave., Makati City
Job Responsibilities:
- Analyze financial information and prepare balance sheets
- Coordinate with management and staff to prepare budgets
- Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and procedures, and relevant regulations
- Resolve accounts payable and receivable issues or queries
- Accurately perform daily reconciliations of cash, cheque and credit card transactions
- Assist in financial and tax audits, and general ledger preparation
- Prepare income tax returns and corporate reporting requirements
- Develop monthly financial statements that include cash flow, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets
- Preparation of general purpose financial reports
- Preparation of workpapers in line with practice standards and processes
- Complete end of month close procedures
Financial and Internal Requirements:
- Daily input of time into the practice management system
- Daily communication with client engagement team on priorities and actions
- Highly responsive to emails and communication from client relationship team
- Awareness to time, budget and KPI expectations
- Provision of queries to client engagement team
- Filing of relevant client information to the relevant internal database
Communication Platforms Used:
- Office 365 (Emails, Workflow, Requirements/Procedures)
- Microsoft Teams (Meetings, telephone calls and instant messaging)
- APS (Practice Management System)
Job Qualifications:
Non-Negotiable Qualifications:
- Education: BS Accountancy graduate
- Years of Experience: At least 1 year of Australian Tax experience
- Industry Exposure: Australian Public Practice / Tax and Accounting Services
- Technical Skills: Understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices; knowledge of Australian Tax Compliance (Income Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax, BAS, IAS, etc.); ability to identify and escalate technical issues when they arise
- Soft Skills: Strong written and verbal English communication skills; well-organized and detail-oriented; analytical mindset; strong problem-solving skills; report writing skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; client-focused with a commitment to quality service and client relationships; open to learning new software
- Accounting System/Software: Knowledge of Xero
- Certificates or Licenses: CPA or Non-CPA
- Language Requirements: Strong written and verbal English skills
- Others: Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical Skills: Experience preparing management reports
- Certificates or Licenses: CPA preferred
- Others: Experience handling multiple client engagements and delivering quality client service outcomes
