Job Description
Company DescriptionOutsourced.ph is a leading Philippines outsourcing company providing dedicated remote staff and offshore staffing services. We specialise in providing staff of the highest quality who will continue to exceed your expectations and provide benchmark offshore solutions to your business. With Outsourced you can scale your organisation quickly, easily and cost effectively with dedicated remote staff based in our modern offices in Manila.
Job Responsibilities The Financial Accountant’s primary purpose is to support the finance team in day-to-day accounting tasks, month-end processes, reporting, compliance, and statutory requirements.
Working with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant is responsible for providing support and capacity across the daily financial deliverables. The position will work with the Finance team and the broader business to continuously refine finance systems and processes to ensure continuous delivery in line with the Finance vision and strategy.
Key Areas of Accountability Accounts Payable - Full-cycle accounts payable management including invoice verification, payment processing, and ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors/suppliers.
- Expense reconciliation and reporting including aging analysis, and assisting with cash flow forecasting.
- Future focus on AP automation – identifying areas for improvement, streamlining processes, and assisting in implementing automation tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Month-End Reporting - Managing month-end accounting, reconciliations, and analysis of results.
- Ensuring timely and efficient month-end reporting.
- Preparation of month-end General Ledger deliverables.
- Preparation of consolidated reporting.
Cash Flow Management - Build and integrate a cash flow tool that is flexible, adaptable to change, and capable of regular updates.
- Maintain and manage cash flow balances in alignment with company strategy, shareholder requirements, and performance delivery considerations.
Reporting - Support the FY2026 – FY2029 budget delivery process, including but not limited to building templates, consolidation accounting, and managing timeframes and deliverables from the business.
Process and Documentation - Assist with drafting and documenting processes for Finance functions.
Qualifications - Certified Accountant (CPA or CA).
Competencies/Personality Traits Core Requirements - Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
- Collaborative approach to working with others – readily receives feedback and provides constructive feedback to others.
- Proven ability to solve complex and detailed problems using an analytical and data-driven approach.
- Financial focus on all aspects of both Balance Sheet strength and P&L performance to meet company targets.
- Excellent time management skills – ability to create roadmaps and timelines and deliver to them.
- Must act in the best interests of the Employer and use all reasonable efforts to promote its interests.
Key Skills - Comprehensive understanding of IFRS accounting, statutory requirements, and compliance.
- Working knowledge of General Ledger applications and respective processes.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities with multiple stakeholders.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Acts with honesty, integrity, and strict confidentiality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a broader team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Prior Experience - Qualifications in and/or demonstrated accounting skills (minimum 3 years post-qualification experience).
- Solid understanding of Australian Accounting Standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of FBT, GST, and direct/indirect taxes.
- Experience working with financial software packages.
- Experience with group accounting and intercompany procedures.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative where appropriate.
- High level of numeracy and attention to detail.
