Part of the Deep Blue Group of Companies, DBC Philippines is a fast-growing business delivering innovative, digital, and high volume solutions to the Australian retail property market. Working across multiple products and brands, with a focus on the sale and purchase of property connecting people, systems, and data across the pre-sale, conveyancing  and building inspections process through to settlement, we’re changing the face of the Australian residential property market.

The primary role of the Senior Accountant is to ensure that the financial information is complete and accurate. This is achieved through timely execution of bookkeeping activities and associated cadences, including the preparation of accounting records and data which feed into the team’s reporting obligations. You should have a keen eye for detail, a strong desire to keep learning and enjoy upholding high standards of excellence in the services you deliver. Operating in a fast-paced environment you are able to adapt quickly, manage workloads and meet deadlines with support and oversight. You have excellent communication skills and approach tasks with a problem-solving attitude, with a constant lens of continuous improvement. 

As Accounts Payable, you will be responsible for: 

• Communicates with vendors and processes Vendor Bills
• Process payments and secure that receipts are forwarded to vendors
• Prepares BIR requirements such as BIR 2307, VAT & withholding Tax on Compensation, etc.
• Liaise with banks and third-party auditing firms for Business needs
• Create and validate Vendor requirements before posting to Netsuite
• Make journal entries for the month-end closing
• Prepare necessary reports used for Budget and Funding
• Update bank balances daily
• Do bank reconciliations
• Report and update to manager on any issues encountered by the team for resolution
• Perform other tasks assigned by Management

As General Ledger, you will be responsible for: 

• Preparation and posting of journal entries for the designated DBC affiliates
• Process month-end entries, accruals, prepayments, amortization, and other adjustments
• Maintain fixed asset register and fixed asset related entries
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, preparation of supporting analysis and schedules
• Communicate reconciling items on the balance sheet for disposition
• Ensures GL account balances and trial balances are appropriately reconciled
• Preparation of B/S & P&L fluctuation analysis and other adhoc financial reports as requested by supervisor/management
• Oversee tax and financial regulatory compliance of the designated entities
• Communicate any potential risk arising from non-compliance
• Ensure compliance to all finance policies and internal controls
• Policies and helps in the implementation of internal controls
• Support auditor in conducting internal and external audits
• Other general accounting tasks specifically for the assigned entities such as creating/ updating process documentations, participate in the back up continuity plan, knowledge sharing, etc.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Financial Management 

• Must be a Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) 

• More than 5 years of professional experience in Record to Report or General accounting processes and Accounts Payable (end to end)

• Preferably with working experience working in an SSC or BPO environment and exposure in establishing new processes, documentations and initiating process improvement projects thereafter 

• Previous knowledge and experience in month end processes and accounting adjustments, including accruals and prepayments 

• Analysis skills and the ability to identify and understand variances and trends 

• Well-developed computer skills – MS365 Suite and other accounting systems such as Xero, Netsuite, etc.   

• Basic knowledge in Continuous Process Improvement 

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills 

• Self motivated with a desire to learn 

• Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and within set deadlines 

WORKING LOCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

This role works in a HYBRID SETUP and in order to be considered for this opportunity you must be able to demonstrate your home working environment is as follows:

• conducive home office (free from noise and distraction)
• main internet: wired internet of at least 5mbps
• reliable back up internet: at least 3mbps speed

If our Senior Accountant role sounds like an opportunity you'd excel in, please apply now and take the next step in your career within a successful business that values you, your wellbeing, and success.