Senior Accountant

Job Category: Account & Finance | JR-21425

Job Location: Clark, Angeles City, Pampanga

Why will you love working with this Client?

Our client is one of the leaders in providing advanced liquid management solutions to a wide range of industries in Australia. This client has been in the industry for a long time and is now having a growing team here in the Philippines. Join them and be part of an amazing company!

Location / Shift

Clark, Angeles City, Morning Shift

Job Summary

This Client is seeking a high-calibre, offshore Senior Accountant / Commercial Finance Officer based in the Philippines. This full-time role owns the day-to-day accounting function and provides critical financial visibility to support management decision-making.

Primary Purpose Of The Role

• Full-Function Accounting: Take ownership of Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), debtor collections, bank/credit card reconciliations, and batch payment preparation.
• Commercial Analysis & Reporting: Produce weekly cash-flow forecasts, management dashboards, risk assessments, and job/project profitability (margin/cost) reviews.
• Month-End Support: Assist with month-end finance administration and the preparation of management accounts.
• Process Optimization: Drive efficiency and improve financial visibility by optimizing internal accounting workflows.
• Experience: Strong, proven experience working with Australian businesses and familiarity with AU financial nuances.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in Xero is essential. (Note: Salesforce experience is not required)
• Communication: Exceptional written and spoken English, with the commercial confidence to interface directly with management, suppliers, clients, and internal staff.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable (AP): End-to-end management from invoice entry, 3-way matching, coding, and query resolution to supplier reconciliation.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Client invoicing, allocation of receipts, firm/professional debtor collection, and proactive management of aged receivables.
• Cash Control & Payments: Preparation of mid- and end-of-month batch payments 3+ days in advance with comprehensive cash-impact summaries.
• Forecasting & Reporting: Maintenance of weekly rolling cash-flow forecasts, variance analyses, and weekly management dashboards (tracking margins, cost overruns, and profitability trends).
• Month-End Support: Core reconciliation of bank accounts, credit cards, and supplier statements by the end of week 1, alongside variance notes for management accounts.
  
  

Required Experience (Non-Negotiable)

• Total Experience: 3–5 years in accounting/finance support.
• Australian Market Experience: At least 2 years supporting an Australian business with a strong understanding of AU business processes and GST coding.
• Technical Stack: Strong, hands-on experience using Xero and Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel (for building finance models/dashboards).
• Core Competencies: Proven history in full-function AP/AR, bank/credit card reconciliations, batch payments, cash-flow forecasting, and commercial collections
  
  

Preferred Experience (Nice To Have)

• Industry Background: Prior experience in Australian manufacturing, construction, engineering, industrial, equipment hire, or project-based sectors.
• Project Accounting: Experience with job costing, project profitability, or margin reporting.
• BPO Experience: Previous background working within an offshore support or BPO environment.
  
  

Core Skills & Soft Attributes

• Commercial Acumen: Understands how cash flow, margins, and timing impact business decisions; provides concise commentary rather than just raw data.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal English, with the confidence to independently liaise with management, external clients, and AU suppliers.
• Autonomy: Highly proactive and organized, capable of managing tight recurring deadlines remotely without being chased.
  
  

System Required

• Xero
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel – intermediate to advanced level required
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Teams or similar
• SharePoint / OneDrive or similar document systems
• Online banking preparation systems
• Supplier portals
• Salesforce is not required.
  
  

Why join optiBPO?

optiBPO is an exciting workplace where you will be surrounded by smart, talented professionals. These professionals support clients across Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, and Europe. Moreover, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in taking on the role of Senior Accountant. The job is within an international environment.

Perks & Benefits

• In-house medical team and HMO coverage.
• A healthy workplace promotes collaboration and creativity.
• Clear growth strategies and learning opportunities to advance your career.
  
  

Enjoy great perks and benefits, such as an in-house medical team and HMO coverage. We maintain a healthy workplace that promotes collaboration, creativity, and teamwork. In addition, we need to help you advance your career by elevating growth strategies. You will also have learning opportunities throughout your career journey with us. If you are passionate about contributing to a dynamic team, the Senior Accountant role offers great career prospects at optiBPO.

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