Senior Accountant - AU Tax & Financial Reporting

Job Role

Senior Accountant – AU Tax & Financial Reporting

Compensation range

$1,850 - $2,250 AUD/month

Engagement type

Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule

This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

Who We Are

At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is

An organization in the management consulting industry providing strategic advisory, digital transformation, technology and talent solutions to help businesses navigate complex challenges and drive growth. They combine deep industry expertise, data-driven insights and tailored services to support business transformation, risk and regulatory guidance, and digital and technology initiatives across multiple sectors.

Role Overview

As a Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of the accurate, reliable, and timely processing of financial transactions within the business, while producing routine reports as well as preparing ad hoc financial reports and analysis. The ability to suggest and implement improvements within the finance function will be an important additional responsibility.

This hands-on role will report directly to the Head of Finance and will play an integral part in supporting the company’s continued growth aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Cash Flow Management
• Efficient processing of accounts payable and receivable transactions, monitoring outstanding invoices, and following up on collections to ensure timely payments and maintain healthy cash flow.
• Monthly Close and Reconciliation Support
• Running the monthly close process and accurate reconciliation of bank and financial accounts, ensuring financial data is reliable, discrepancies are resolved, and reports are prepared on time.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Preparation of regular and ad hoc financial reports, summaries, and variance analyses, providing management with actionable insights to guide decision-making and ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Compliance and Internal Controls
• Ensuring compliance with internal financial policies and procedures and maintaining organised financial records to minimise risk and enhance efficiency.
• Budgeting and External Collaboration
• Assisting in the preparation of accurate budgets and forecasts and collaborating effectively with external accountants to ensure financial accuracy and tax compliance.
• Comply with company policies and procedures on the handling of personal data, data confidentiality and information security.
• Collaborate with external accountants for reporting, audits, and compliance matters

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting (or equivalent) and CPA Philippines highly regarded.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Have worked for an Australian business meaning understanding of tax principles and Australian GST.
• Systems skills including Xero, extensive Excel skills (including pivot tables, vlookup and modelling capabilities) and expense systems.
• Numerically and analytically strong.
• Adaptability to new systems.
• Excellent English and a clear verbal and written communicator.
• Attention to detail and highly organised.
• Integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• People management (needed for future).

Benefits

• Work Arrangement & Expectations:
• This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
• To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:
• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)