Senior Bookkeeper (027 - 1389)

Overview

This role is for a Senior Bookkeeper based in the Philippines. The engagement is an Independent Contractor Agreement and the work is expected to align with Australian business hours (approx. 9 AM–5 PM, Monday to Friday) to support collaboration. As a contractor, you will have flexibility in how you manage your time.

You will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor (not through an outsourcing agency). Work is 100% remote, with the option to work from home.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly bank reconciliations across active entities
• Process supplier bills and prepare payment batches for approval
• Prepare and issue customer invoices using sales information provided
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Process payroll and keep payroll records up to date
• Update cash flow forecast and payment schedule
• Prepare monthly intercompany journals where required
• Check that intercompany loan accounts agree between entities
• Ensure GST, PAYG, and super liabilities are accurate and easy to review
• Prepare Xero files so BAS and tax work can be reviewed properly
• Raise questions early when transactions are unclear
• Maintain clear notes on processes to ensure continuity beyond any single person’s memory

Requirements

• Strong Australian bookkeeping knowledge with 5+ years experience
• Hands-on Xero experience, including:
  • bank reconciliations
  • bills and invoices
  • payroll
  • manual journals
• Experience managing more than one entity or a related group
• Ability to understand profit and loss and balance sheet reporting
• Good understanding of GST, BAS, PAYG withholding, STP, and super
• Experience with inter-company journals, loan accounts, and related-party transactions
• Confidence reconciling both sides of inter-company transactions so balances match across Xero files
• Ability to maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Experience preparing payment batches for review and approval
• Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets for reporting and cash flow tracking
• Clear communication with the business owner and external accountant

Compensation & Benefits

• $2,200 AUD – $2,800 AUD per month
• Independent Contractor Agreement

Location

• Philippines-based candidates only

Work Arrangement & Expectations

• This is a remote role set up as an independent contractor engagement.
• 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”