Overview of the RoleThe Senior Accountant at VBP will take a lead role in overseeing the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, compliance with regulatory requirements, and provide guidance to junior accounting staff. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise coupled with excellent communication skills to support the finance team and drive financial accuracy and integrity within the organization.Main duties include:Prepare, review and finalize annual financial statements ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.Lead and mentor junior accountants and accounting assistants providing training and support.Oversee tax compliance matters including preparation and review of tax returns, instalment activity statements (IAS), and business activity statements (BAS).Coordinate with auditors during annual audits and assist in audit preparations.Ensure accuracy of ledger reconciliations including bank, payroll, and other balance sheet accounts.Prepare management reports and analysis providing insights on financial performance.Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best accounting practices.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in accounting regulations and standards.Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective financial controls and procedures are in place.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.Minimum of 5 years experience as an Accountant with progressive responsibility, preferably in Australian accounting environment.Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards, taxation, and compliance requirements.Proficient in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks.Excellent leadership and team management skills.Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, or equivalent) is highly desirable. Benefits500K per incident HMO coverage + Dependents Dental & Optical benefits 2-week paid Christmas vacation 25K Educational Assistance Interest-free company loans Career Development Programs Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM
Overview of the Role
The Senior Accountant at VBP will take a lead role in overseeing the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, compliance with regulatory requirements, and provide guidance to junior accounting staff. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise coupled with excellent communication skills to support the finance team and drive financial accuracy and integrity within the organization.
Main duties include:
- Prepare, review and finalize annual financial statements ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Lead and mentor junior accountants and accounting assistants providing training and support.
- Oversee tax compliance matters including preparation and review of tax returns, instalment activity statements (IAS), and business activity statements (BAS).
- Coordinate with auditors during annual audits and assist in audit preparations.
- Ensure accuracy of ledger reconciliations including bank, payroll, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare management reports and analysis providing insights on financial performance.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best accounting practices.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in accounting regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective financial controls and procedures are in place.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience as an Accountant with progressive responsibility, preferably in Australian accounting environment.
- Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards, taxation, and compliance requirements.
- Proficient in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
Benefits
- 500K per incident HMO coverage + Dependents
- Dental & Optical benefits
- 2-week paid Christmas vacation
- 25K Educational Assistance
- Interest-free company loans
- Career Development Programs
- Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM
ABOUT USVBP is an Australian company with operations in the Philippines that provides business growth, consulting, and delivery capabilities to more than 260 of the most innovative and disruptive financial services firms across Australia.Our consulting-led approach leverages services in strategy, process improvement, intelligent automation, data analytics, and operations. We specialise in supporting financial firms, accounting practices, and mortgage brokers.HOW WE STARTEDIn 2013, VBP embarked on a visionary journey to transform how advice is delivered in Australia. From humble beginnings, we steadily evolved and embraced an open book management system by adapting the Great Game of Business in February 2021, and in the same year, we secured our first Great Place To Work certification.Expanding our reach became a defining theme in our journey. In July 2022, we proudly celebrated the achievement of 1000 dedicated Team Members. We have offices in Cebu and in Cagayan de Oro, with our third and newest office launched last August 2023 at JEG Tower. 2023 marks a pivotal moment for our business as we completed the strategic acquisition of Elixir Consulting, strengthening our position in the Australian Consulting space and supporting our expanded service offering. We also won our GGOB Healthy Company Award, maintained our GPTW certification and ISO certification, and became a certified B Corporation.These milestones reflect not only our commitment to growth but also the vibrant community we’ve fostered, laying the foundation for a remarkable legacy as expert growth partners for Australian financial services firms.WHAT WE OFFERwe have a deep understanding of the everyday challenges and insights into the strengths of enterprises we encounter. At VBP, we specialise in enhancing operational efficiencies and addressing cost-to-serve challenges for financial services firms. Our focus revolves around four key service:Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Report ManagementFinancial Planning AssistanceMortgage Broking AssistanceParaplanningIn addition to these core services, we offer tailored business consulting services to optimise back-office operations across these four critical areas. With its offers and services, VBP aims to streamline Australian financial service firms’ operations and elevate their business to the next level.To learn more about us, visit http://vbp.au.Let's connect!
ABOUT US
VBP is an Australian company with operations in the Philippines that provides business growth, consulting, and delivery capabilities to more than 260 of the most innovative and disruptive financial services firms across Australia.
Our consulting-led approach leverages services in strategy, process improvement, intelligent automation, data analytics, and operations. We specialise in supporting financial firms, accounting practices, and mortgage brokers.
HOW WE STARTED
In 2013, VBP embarked on a visionary journey to transform how advice is delivered in Australia. From humble beginnings, we steadily evolved and embraced an open book management system by adapting the Great Game of Business in February 2021, and in the same year, we secured our first Great Place To Work certification.
Expanding our reach became a defining theme in our journey. In July 2022, we proudly celebrated the achievement of 1000 dedicated Team Members.
We have offices in Cebu and in Cagayan de Oro, with our third and newest office launched last August 2023 at JEG Tower. 2023 marks a pivotal moment for our business as we completed the strategic acquisition of Elixir Consulting, strengthening our position in the Australian Consulting space and supporting our expanded service offering. We also won our GGOB Healthy Company Award, maintained our GPTW certification and ISO certification, and became a certified B Corporation.
These milestones reflect not only our commitment to growth but also the vibrant community we’ve fostered, laying the foundation for a remarkable legacy as expert growth partners for Australian financial services firms.
WHAT WE OFFER
we have a deep understanding of the everyday challenges and insights into the strengths of enterprises we encounter. At VBP, we specialise in enhancing operational efficiencies and addressing cost-to-serve challenges for financial services firms. Our focus revolves around four key service:
- Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Report Management
- Financial Planning Assistance
- Mortgage Broking Assistance
- Paraplanning
In addition to these core services, we offer tailored business consulting services to optimise back-office operations across these four critical areas. With its offers and services, VBP aims to streamline Australian financial service firms’ operations and elevate their business to the next level.
To learn more about us, visit http://vbp.au.
Let's connect!
