Lead Bookkeeper (AU Experience) - Hybrid Cebu

About the role

An established commercial and retail property group managing office, retail and industrial assets across several Australian states is looking for an experienced Lead Bookkeeper to support its Australian finance function. The role sits in a newly established offshore finance team in Cebu, working 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (AEST) on a hybrid basis. You will own month-end preparation, multi-entity bookkeeping, intercompany transactions and the review of financial records in Xero, and act as first-line reviewer of the Intermediate Bookkeeper's work.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day corporate accounts payable, accounts receivable, staff expenses and corporate card transactions across multiple entities in Xero
• Prepare payment runs, supplier and customer records and supporting documentation for Australian review and approval
• Prepare and review bank, supplier, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances and unmatched balances
• Prepare month-end working papers, including accruals, prepayments, fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
• Compile data for monthly management reporting and BAS preparation, and investigate unusual movements
• Review the Intermediate Bookkeeper's work as a first-line quality check
• Maintain accurate working papers and finance records, and help improve finance processes by spotting gaps and duplication
• Prepare journals and accounting adjustments for Australian review, staying within authority boundaries

Required profile

• 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounts experience, including Australian client or employer exposure
• Accounting, finance or commerce qualification, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Ability to communicate clearly in written English with an Australian finance team and suppliers
• Experience in a documented financial control environment with defined approvals and segregation of duties

Required skills

• Xero, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Australian accounting practices, including GST and BAS
• Multi-entity accounts and intercompany reconciliations
• Month-end processes, accruals and prepayments
• Excel, including lookups, pivot tables and reconciliation of large data sets
• SharePoint or similar document management systems (advantageous)

What we offer

• HMO, dental and life insurance for you and one free dependent from day one, with the option to add more
• Uncapped placement incentives
• Ongoing training and upskilling
• Paid leaves including birthday, vacation, medical and maternity, with up to 6 vacation days convertible to cash on your anniversary
• Employee engagement activities such as year-end party, family day and team building