Accountant

Dumaguete - Philippines

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 infrastructurecreating 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

Bachelors degree holder in Accounting Finance or a related field
CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
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