Senior AU Accountant

About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR and remote talent management partner and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philippines. We connect talented Filipinos to global opportunities with high-growth startups and dynamic companies, enabling them to build careers from the comfort of their own homes. We provide end-to-end support in recruitment, HR, payroll, compliance, and employee engagement - creating an environment where talent can thrive and global companies can grow.

About the Client

Our client is online-first rug retailer founded in 2014. The company was created to revolutionize the rug-buying experience, moving away from overwhelming, unassisted e-commerce to a service-led model that blends interior design with technology.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our client's Finance team. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure all financial transactions are recorded according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies. You will lead monthly and yearly closes, provide technical support to junior associates, and act as a subject matter expert in key strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency.

• Work hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm AEDT/AEST (8:00 am to 2:00 pm PHT).
• Work set-up: Remote, PH.

What You'll Do

• Financial Closes: Lead the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and manage month-end consolidation.
• GL Management: Perform daily general ledger accounting tasks, including reconciliations (bank, payment channels, Xero, and intercompany) and adjustment journals.
• Operations Support: Review purchase orders against invoices, process payments, and manage customer returns and refunds.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare tax returns, manage annual financial audits, and ensure payroll is processed accurately and timely.
• Strategic Support: Prepare cash flow forecasting, consolidate budget files, and support business leaders in revenue growth and cost-saving initiatives.
• Mentorship: Provide coaching and technical support to junior associates and develop effective reports to support business needs.

What You Bring

• Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Experience: 10+ years of accounting experience, specifically within a retail or e-commerce environment.
• Market Knowledge: Previous experience working in the AU, US, HK, or NZ markets.
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in financial accounting, treasury, tax, internal controls, and process improvement.
• Software Skills: Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Google Suite, and accounting techniques; experience with Xero is a significant plus.
• Leadership: People leadership experience is preferred; you should be comfortable acting as a finance business partner to senior leadership.

Hiring Process

We utilize AI tools to enhance hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation. Consequently, candidates will engage with an AI Interviewer, supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will support your entire application journey.

Our AI Expectations: While we encourage you to use AI for CV refinement and research, we require that all interviews and assessments be completed through your own authentic effort. The use of real-time AI assistance during interviews or to complete skills tests is strictly prohibited to ensure a fair and genuine evaluation of your capabilities.

What You'll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you'll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.

• Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
• Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people's career and welfare.
• Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
• Powering global startups: We've created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.