Management Accountant

Job description

Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Management Accountant to support the finance team of an Australia-based organization. Initially, the role will focus on reconciliations, journal entries, billing, finance administration and month-end accounting. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Financial Accountant, the successful candidate will complete assigned tasks using established procedures, with guidance and review provided. Responsibilities in reporting, forecasting and compliance will develop as the employee builds capability. This position suits someone who is curious, proactive, keen to learn and interested in long-term professional growth. Job Details Work Setup: Onsite (Global One, Eastwood, Quezon City) Schedule/Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Philippine time Holidays: Follow the client's Australian public holiday calendar. Responsibilities Month-End and Accounting Assist with revenue recognition and complete assigned revenue reconciliations. Prepare routine month-end journals, accruals and reversals for review. Prepare payroll journals and assist with payroll variance analysis. Assist with annual leave and long service leave reconciliations. Assist with payroll tax reconciliations. Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations and escalate discrepancies. Maintain fixed asset records and prepare capitalization and depreciation entries for review. Prepare routine amortization entries for review. Assist with income and expenditure analysis by business unit. Complete assigned events income and revenue reconciliations. Financial Reporting and Analysis Assist with finance pack preparation. Assist with preparing management reports and identifying variances for review. Assist with capital expenditure reporting. Assist with monthly cash flow reporting. Update profit and loss (P&L) presentation templates. Provide data and supporting schedules for forecasting. Compliance and Statutory Reporting Assist with preparing supporting schedules and reconciliations for Australian Business Activity Statements (BAS). Assist with preparing supporting schedules and reconciliations for Australian Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). Prepare supporting records and schedules for audit review. Assist with financial statement supporting schedules. Finance Operations Monitor the finance inbox, respond to routine enquiries, and escalate matters as required. Complete routine billing and related reconciliations. Update product and value trackers and member records. Maintain finance records in NetSuite and assist with routine system updates under guidance. Business Partnering Prepare financial information and supporting analysis for the Finance Manager and Financial Accountant. Assist with preparing financial information for business units. Support business partnering activities through accurate records and supporting schedules. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline. At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations and month-end processes. Sound understanding of accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and balance sheet reconciliations. Competent Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookup functions and pivot tables. Practical experience using accounting software or an ERP system, with willingness to learn NetSuite. Good written and verbal English communication skills and ability to work effectively with an Australian-based finance team. Strong attention to detail, organization and ability to meet agreed deadlines, follow procedures, identify discrepancies and escalate issues appropriately. Ability to handle financial, payroll and employee information confidentially. Curiosity, initiative, willingness to ask questions and interest in developing broader accounting and reporting skills. Willingness and ability to work onsite during the specified schedule. Preferred Hands-on NetSuite experience supporting day-to-day accounting activities. Experience supporting Australian clients or finance teams, and familiarity with Australian Accounting Standards, GST, BAS or FBT. Experience with payroll journals, annual leave or long service leave reconciliations, or fixed asset accounting. Experience assisting with management reporting, variance analysis or audit preparation. Philippine CPA licensure or progress toward licensure.