Lead Bookkeeper (with AU bookkeeping exp) | AU | Hybrid - Cebu

Setup and Location: Hybrid in Cebu
Work Schedule: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (AEST) | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PH Time)
Employment Type: Full-time
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We’re looking for an experienced Lead Bookkeeper to support the Australian finance function of an established commercial and retail property group managing office, retail, and industrial assets across several states. In this role, you’ll take ownership of month-end preparation, multi-entity bookkeeping, intercompany transactions, and the review of financial records using Xero. You’ll work as part of a newly established offshore finance team, supporting the Australian finance function while providing first-line review of the Intermediate Bookkeeper’s work. This role is ideal for someone with strong Australian multi-entity bookkeeping experience who can work independently, investigate variances, exercise sound judgement, and maintain a high level of accuracy across complex accounting activities.

What You’ll Do

• Manage day-to-day corporate accounts payable, accounts receivable, staff expenses, and corporate card transactions across multiple entities using Xero
  
• Prepare payment runs, supplier and customer records, and supporting documentation for Australian review and approval
  
• Prepare and review bank, supplier, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances and unmatched balances
  
• Prepare month-end working papers, including accruals, prepayments, fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and supporting documentation
  
• Compile financial data and supporting information for monthly management reporting and BAS preparation
  
• Prepare variance information, investigate unusual movements, and escalate matters requiring further review
  
• Review the Intermediate Bookkeeper’s work as a first-line quality check, identifying errors, variances, and areas requiring further action
  
• Maintain accurate working papers, supporting evidence, and finance records in accordance with established processes and systems
  
• Identify process gaps, duplication, and manual workarounds, and contribute to improving finance processes and procedures
  
• Support the documentation and maintenance of finance procedures and ensure consistent application across entities
  
• Prepare journals and other accounting adjustments for Australian review and approval
  
• Follow established authority boundaries, ensuring payments, statutory lodgements, banking changes, and final financial sign-offs remain with the Australian finance tear
  

Requirements

What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who:

• 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping or accounts, including Australian client or employer exposure
  
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Xero, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
  
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting practices, including GST treatment and BAS concepts
  
• Experience managing multi-entity accounts, including intercompany reconciliations
  
• Hands-on experience with month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and working paper preparation
  
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliation of large data sets
  
• Demonstrated ability to review financial work, identify discrepancies, and provide constructive feedback
  
• High level of accuracy and a consistent approach to resolving differences rather than carrying them forward
  
• Clear written English suitable for communication with an Australian finance team and suppliers
  
• Accounting, finance, or commerce qualification, or equivalent demonstrated experience
  
• Xero certification is desirable
  
• Experience in the property, real estate, or construction sector is advantageous
  
• Exposure to Australian payroll concepts is desirable
  
• Experience working within a documented financial control environment with defined approval and segregation requirements
  
• Experience with SharePoint or comparable document management systems is advantageous
  
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work methodically and consistently through repetitive accounting cycles
  
• Proactive approach to identifying and escalating anomalies, with the ability to clearly explain issues and supporting details
  
• High level of discretion when handling confidential financial information
  

Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• HMO, dental, and life insurance for you and one free dependent from day one, with the option to add more.
  
• Uncapped placement incentives.
  
• Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities.
  
• Paid leaves including birthday, vacation, medical, and maternity, with up to 6 vacation days convertible to cash on your anniversary.
  
• Employee engagement activities such as year-end party, family day, team building, and more.
  

Let’s Talk
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