Accountant
WorkMate Pro
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Cebu City
Contract type: Full time
WorkMatePro connects small to medium-sized businesses in Western Australia with a skilled pool of professionals in the Philippines. We support Australian companies by building reliable, full-time remote teams and managing recruitment, payroll, HR, and infrastructure—creating stable, long-term opportunities for talented professionals while allowing businesses to focus on growth.
Tasks
Accounting & Financial Management
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities for the Philippine entity
- Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and reconciliations
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
Payroll Management
- Process payroll accurately and on time
- Manage statutory contributions and deductions (e.g., SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, PAYG where applicable)
- Prepare payroll reports and resolve payroll-related inquiries
- Ensure compliance with local labor and payroll regulations
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Prepare, file, and manage company tax obligations in the Philippines and Australia
- Handle personal tax filings for company principals, as required
- Ensure timely filing and payment of income tax, VAT/GST, withholding taxes, and other statutory taxes
- Liaise with tax authorities (BIR, ATO) and external auditors or tax advisors
- Stay up to date with changes in Philippine and Australian tax laws and regulations
Entity & Regulatory Management
- Manage statutory compliance for the Philippine entity, including registrations, renewals, and filings
- Coordinate with local regulators and external service providers as needed
- Support audits, assessments, and regulatory reviews
- Maintain compliance calendars and documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree holder in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
- Willing to work onsite
- 5+ years of accounting experience, including payroll and tax compliance
- Strong working knowledge of Philippine tax laws and regulations
- Familiarity with Australian taxation (income tax, GST, PAYG, BAS)
- Experience managing or supporting a Philippine corporate entity
- Proficiency in accounting software and payroll systems
- Experience with cross-border or multinational companies (preferred)
- Experience handling personal tax filings in addition to corporate tax (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
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