Lead Accountant

Cebu Relocation Support Available | Lead Accountant | Starting at ₱70K | FREE AI Certification

Cebu City | Onsite – IT Park | Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Monday – Friday

Ready to take your accounting career somewhere bigger — literally

GoTeam is looking for a Lead Accountant who is ready to step into a high-impact role supporting a New Zealand-based construction and financial operations team. This is a great opportunity for experienced accounting professionals who want to grow their international accounting exposure while being based in Cebu City, with relocation support available for qualified candidates outside

Cebu.

This role is built for someone who does not just do the books. You will help protect the financial integrity of the business, ensure reporting accuracy, support NZ compliance requirements, and provide the kind of financial insights that help leadership make confident decisions.

You will be working in a structured onsite environment where accuracy, discipline, accountability, and strong technical judgment matter. If you are someone who enjoys clean ledgers, clear processes, financial reporting, compliance work, and solving accounting problems with logic and precision — this role may be your next big move.

YOU'RE LIKELY A STRONG FIT IF YOU HAVE

• Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting operations, including month-end closing, reconciliations, payroll support, and compliance reporting
• Strong background in financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Hands-on experience using Xero for bookkeeping, reconciliation, reporting, and workflow support
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, data modeling, charts, and financial analysis
• Experience supporting international clients or businesses, especially AU, NZ, UK, or US-based operations
• The confidence to interpret unfamiliar accounting rules, ask the right questions, and apply sound accounting logic

STRONG SIGNALS

• Previous experience working with New Zealand accounting, GST, PAYE, Provisional Tax, FBT, or IRD-related requirements
• Background in construction, project-based accounting, financial services, or outsourced accounting environments
• Ability to prepare dashboards, management reports, financial summaries, and stakeholder-ready reports
• Experience coordinating with auditors and supporting internal/external audit requirements
• Strong process mindset with the ability to review workflows, identify gaps, and recommend improvements
• Exposure to tools such as Xero, MS 365, Advanced Excel, and willingness to learn Procore

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

This is not a routine bookkeeping role.

You will support a New Zealand-based operation where accounting is tied to compliance, project profitability, cash flow visibility, and operational decision-making. You will be expected to understand the why behind the numbers, not just process transactions.

For qualified candidates outside Cebu, the client is open to providing a relocation package to support your move to Cebu and help you transition into the onsite setup.

RESPONSIBILITY PILLARS

General Ledger & Daily Operations

You own the heartbeat of the financial function — ensuring daily accounting activity is accurate, complete, and aligned with business operations.

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
• Maintain and update the general ledger to ensure accuracy and data integrity
• Oversee daily accounting processes to support operational continuity
• Support full-cycle accounting, including month-end closing and reconciliations
• Ensure transactions are properly classified, supported, and ready for review

Financial Reporting & Management Insights

You own the translation of numbers into business clarity — helping leadership understand performance, risk, cash flow, and profitability.

• Prepare financial statements, management reports, dashboards, and financial summaries
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and variance analysis
• Provide financial insights related to project profitability and long-term financial health
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure reporting is timely, accurate, and useful for decision-making

Compliance & Audit Coordination

You own the discipline behind the numbers — ensuring processes are compliant, audit-ready, and aligned with New Zealand accounting expectations.

• Support NZ accounting and tax compliance requirements, including GST, PAYE, Provisional Tax, FBT, and related reporting
• Ensure timely submission of tax filings, compliance reports, and statutory requirements
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audit cycles
• Develop, follow, and strengthen internal controls to reduce financial risk
• Apply accounting logic when interpreting unfamiliar tax or compliance rules

Process Leadership & Systems Support

You own continuous improvement — helping the business operate with cleaner workflows, stronger controls, and better reporting tools.

• Audit existing workflows and recommend improvements
• Support system enhancements and process documentation
• Use Xero for bookkeeping, reconciliation, reporting, and workflow automation
• Apply advanced Excel skills to support financial analysis and reporting accuracy
• Learn and support Procore-related processes, with training provided by the company

ABOUT THE CLIENT

The client is a New Zealand-based organization supporting construction operations and financial management functions. Their work requires strong financial control, compliance awareness, and accurate reporting across business operations.

Their offshore team operates within defined scopes, structured workflows, and clear review cycles — making this role ideal for an experienced accountant who values accountability, precision, and professional discipline.

WORK SETUP

• Work Arrangement: Full onsite
• Location: GoTeam Office, IT Park, Cebu City
• Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Philippine Time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Relocation Support: Available for qualified candidates outside Cebu
• Tools: Xero, MS 365, Advanced Excel
• Additional Tool: Procore — training will be provided

Benefits of GOTEAM

Accelerate Your Personal Growth

• Company-provided laptop + second monitor
• Industry-best HMO for 1 dependent + extended dependents
• ₱200,000 HMO coverage, private room, and ₱10,000 medicine reimbursement
• Option to enroll up to 4 additional dependents via salary deduction
• ₱1M life insurance coverage
• Membership in GoTeam Sports Club, Yoga, and Wellness Programs

Unlock Your Possibility

• Prorated 5 days Vacation Leave + 5 days Sick Leave upon regularization
• 5 Service Incentive Leave days upon first work anniversary, convertible to cash if unused
• Salary loan access after regularization
• Employee discounts, raffles, and Day-1 welcome gift
• Opportunity to win a trip to Bali through company programs

Live Your Purpose

• Join GoTeam Cares volunteer programs
• ₱10,000 referral bonus + opportunity to win a trip to Bali
• Monthly gratitude events, team dinners, and leadership talks

Your Family's Benefits

• 24/7 financial, legal, and counseling support for up to 4 family members
• Free telemedicine consultations
• Virtual family events and prize opportunities

OUR HIRING PROCESS

What Happens After You Click Apply

When you click Apply, you'll be taken to the Multiplai Interview Room.

This is our AI-powered, self-guided interview experience designed to be fair, flexible, and stress-free.

You can start immediately or complete it later at a time that works for you.

What You'll Need

• Stable internet connection
• Desktop or laptop
• Headset

You'll answer interview questions at your own pace — no live interviewers, no surprise questions, and no pressure. Once completed, the platform generates an AI-assisted summary of your responses, and one of our recruiters will follow up with next steps.

Qualified candidates may also be asked to complete a technical assessment focused on accounting logic, GAAP principles, and the ability to interpret unfamiliar tax rules.

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