Senior Bookkeeper
Description
Join us at one of the organizations recognized as a Great Place to Work® in the Philippines.
Here at VBP, we pursue excellence by always putting people first.
Overview of the Role
The overall objective as Bookkeeping Assistant is to become indispensable to our clients by providing them with high-quality work by paying close attention to detail, providing a quick turnaround for completion of tasks and being proactive and responsive to client requirements.
Main duties include:
- Assist Accounting Team in handling communications with clients and vendors such as sending out invoices, bills, statements, tax documents, email reminders, document requests and follow-ups.
- Track, record and maintain clients and vendors profiles.
- Perform document filing, collation and data entry.
- Create invoices, bills and process payments.
- Assist Accounting Team in processing, preparing and maintaining accounts receivable and payable records.
- Perform reconciliation of bank accounts and other financial transactions.
- Assist Accounting Team in preparing clients’ payroll.
- Record journal entries, review spreadsheets and ledgers and other financial reports for accuracy.
- Prepare Business Activity Statements
- Create associated working papers
- Assist Accounting Team to maintain fixed assets.
Successful applicants should:
- At least 2 years of practical experience as a Bookkeeper or Accountant with Australian-based companies.
- Advanced Xero knowledge (at least 2 years of experience using Xero accounting software).
- Experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
- Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets.
- Experience with HubDoc/Dext (expense management software).
- Understanding of accruals and prepayments in accounting.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Good understanding of Australian taxation (GST) and payroll regulations.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Clear and effective communication skills.
- CPA qualification (preferred)
- With prior experience in prepayments, accruals, HP loans, inter-company loan reconciliations, and related areas.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) – client communication
Non-negotiable requirements:
- Internet Connection of at least 15 Mbps
- Residence within Cebu
Benefits you and your family can enjoy:
- Salary increments on the 6th and 12th months, with annual performance appraisals
- 500K per incident HMO coverage + Dental & Optical benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- 2-week paid Christmas vacation
- 25K Educational Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Leave encashments
- Company savings plan
- Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM