Senior Financial Accountant

Job Title:

Senior Financial Accountant - Funds (Philippines)

Reports to:

Current as at:

May 2026

Location:

Remote - Philippines

Direct Reports:

Employment:

Full-time, permanent

Area of Key Responsibilities

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)

Financial Statements & Reporting

• Prepare individual SPV financial statements (P&L, balance sheets, notes) for audit and lodgement from information provided by the Funds Accountant.
• Review financial statements and supporting documentation for consistency, accuracy, and alignment with underlying transactions.
• Coordinate with external auditors on planning, queries, and sign-off act as primary liaison for fund accounts.
• Ensure timely preparation and lodgement of all financial statements to regulators and stakeholders.

Tax Compliance & Review

• Review tax returns (income tax, capital gains, withholding) prepared by external tax agents before lodgement.
• Ensure tax positions are consistent with financial accounts and comply with Australian tax requirements.
• Liaise with external tax advisers on queries and year-end adjustments flag discrepancies to the GM of Finance.
• Support BAS and GST compliance across relevant entities.

Distribution & Calculation Review

• Review distributions calculated by the Funds Accountant for compliance with fund deed terms, reinvestment tests, and regulatory thresholds.
• Verify mathematical accuracy of distribution waterfall calculations and supporting schedules.
• Sign off on distributions before communication to investors and external parties.

1. Financial Statement Timeliness & Accuracy

• Financial statements for all SPVs prepared and audit-ready within agreed timelines.
• Zero material errors or restatements in lodged financial statements.
• Audit sign-off achieved with minimal queries or adjustments.

2. Tax Return Compliance

• All tax returns reviewed and approved for lodgement on time no missed regulatory deadlines.
• Tax positions validated as consistent with financial accounts discrepancies resolved before lodgement.
• Positive feedback from tax advisers on responsiveness and accuracy.

3. Distribution Accuracy

• All distributions reviewed and signed off before lodgement zero calculation errors.
• Distribution compliance with deed terms confirmed on a 100% basis.

4. Equities Reporting

• Month-end equities reconciliation completed on time with 100% accuracy.
• Cash positions reconciled no restatements or corrections required.

5. Finance Controls

• Key fund accounting controls documented, tested, and working effectively.
• No control lapses identified in audit or compliance reviews attributable to the role.

6. Stakeholder Relationships & Communication

• Auditor and tax adviser feedback indicates responsive and collaborative engagement.
• External queries resolved within 2 business days.
• GM of Finance kept informed of progress, risks, and timeline changes proactively.

Equities Portfolio Reporting

• Reconcile and report on Marshall Investments equities portfolio holdings as part of the monthly close.
• Ensure cash positions are reconciled and portfolio valuations are accurate and current.
• Produce equities reporting for inclusion in monthly management accounts.

Finance Controls & Risk Management

• Identify and escalate control gaps or anomalies in fund financial reporting propose mitigating actions.
• Maintain documentation standards and audit trails for all fund accounting processes.
• Contribute to periodic control self-assessments and audit readiness activities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build productive working relationships with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory bodies.
• Respond promptly to auditor and tax agent queries prepare supporting schedules and explanations.
• Communicate proactively with the Funds Accountant and GM of Finance on status, risks, and emerging issues.

Qualifications & Experience

Personal Attributes & Ways of Working

• CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent professional qualification).
• 5-7 years post-qualification experience in financial reporting, audit, or financial control.
• Accounting practice background preferred (Big 4 or mid-tier), with subsequent experience in an investment company or fund manager.
• Funds management experience strongly preferred: SPV accounting, fund financial statements, distribution mechanics.
• Understanding of Australian tax including BAS, GST, income tax, and trust/partnership structures.
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation, audit processes, and external reporting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams to deadline.

• Trustworthy and reliable: operates with integrity and delivers consistently without close supervision.
• Autonomous and self-directed: manages own workload, sets priorities, and drives tasks to completion.
• Strong communicator: writes clearly, reports concisely, and keeps stakeholders informed without prompting.
• Manages up effectively: escalates issues, flags risks early, and provides regular status updates.
• Confident to challenge: calls out discrepancies, questions assumptions, and seeks support when needed.
• Project management mindset: tracks timelines, manages dependencies across audit cycles and tax windows.
• Flexible and adaptable: pivots between SPV work, corporate reporting, and ad hoc priorities as required.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven: maintains high accuracy across financial statements, tax returns, and reconciliations.