Senior Accountant
Job Summary
Cloudstaff is seeking a Senior Accountant to produce accurate financial information and own the technical accounting function, including multi-entity financial reporting, tax compliance, and financial controls. The role involves working closely with the on-site Accountant and GM Finance as the analytical backbone of the team. Candidates must be CPA or CA qualified with at least 7 years of accounting experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly financials and consolidated financial reports
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
- Ensure tax and statutory compliance
- Perform monthly job analysis and review profitability
Required Skills
- CPA or CA qualified with Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- 7+ years of experience as an accountant
- Advanced technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge
- Proficiency in NetSuite or cloud-based accounting systems
Job Details
Role: Senior Accountant
Work Arrangement: Work from Office
Location: Cebu
Schedule: Morning Shift
Job Description:
To produce accurate, timely financial information that gives the organization's leadership confidence in the numbers. The Senior Accountant owns the technical accounting function — multi-entity financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, tax compliance, job profitability analysis, and financial controls. Working closely with the on-site Accountant and GM Finance, this role serves as the analytical and compliance backbone of the finance team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
Prepare monthly financials for all entities — Company Solutions, ASLS, Team Company, and IT Companies
Prepare consolidated financial reports across all entities
Update the monthly board report with statistics, analysis, and commentary
Prepare work papers for end -of-year financial review and audit
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets
Monitor and analyse monthly marketing costs
Balance Sheet & Reconciliations
Maintain balance sheet reconciliations for all entities — GL balances checked and reconciled monthly
Variance analysis of monthly income and expenses for all entities and all departments against the budget
Review the balance sheet reconciliations and financials for two entities prepared by the Accountant
Maintenance and review of the lease schedule balances at the month-end
Maintenance and check of stock balances at the end of the month
Cash Flow & Month -End
Maintain and update the daily cash flow — provide support to GM Finance in its effective management
Provide GM Finance cover during their absence
Monitor bank balances and request transfers as necessary
Prepare accrual journals, weekly wages journals, and all other monthly journals
Liaise with departmental managers regarding jobs not invoiced and jobs with losses
Tax & Statutory Compliance
Prepare monthly/quarterly GST returns, lodge on time, and ensure payment is made on time
Calculate the monthly payroll tax
Calculate the monthly Directors' interest
Maintain Directors' loan schedules — update payments and distributions
Job Analysis & Commissions
Monthly job analysis to review job profitability across all departments
Calculate and check weekly technician commissions
Monitor ASLS project costs and check job profitability
Fixed Assets & Registers
Maintain fixed asset registers across all entities
Maintain the PPSR register for assets owned by the leasing company
Maintain the company motor vehicle register
Accounts Payable & Team Support
Review invoices and GL postings processed by the Accountant for accuracy
Assist and supervise team members when necessary
Second backup for payroll processing
Assist the GM Finance on special assignments and daily issues as required
Any other ad hoc tasks assigned by GM Finance
Qualification and requirements (Non-negotiable):
CPA qualified or CA qualified
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
7+ years of experience as an accountant
Demonstrated experience in multi-entity financial reporting
Experience with NetSuite or a similar cloud -based accounting system (desirable)
Experience working remotely in a structured, deadline -driven environment
Skills and Competencies
Advanced technical accounting knowledge — financial reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance
Strong analytical capability — variance analysis, job profitability, board -level reporting
Excellent organisation and prioritisation — manages multi -entity month -end close without prompting
Clear, professional communication — responsive and reliable when working remotely
Advanced Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Knowledge of financial laws and regulations applicable in Australia
High integrity and transparency in all financial matters
Perks & Benefits (Work From Office/Hybrid):
Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment
Up to 24 leave credits per year
Flexible leave credits which may be used for vacation, emergency and sick leaves
Endless opportunities for career advancement
Exclusive ATM inside the office for employee's convenience
Annual Performance Review with Salary Increase
We set you up for success with a company-provided PC/Laptop and fiber internet connection
Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff – Free Coffee, Meals and Beer Fridays!
Top notch workplace with first class VIP lounge and game rooms
Child friendly spaces to cater to the needs of employees with children, enhancing work-life balance
Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks
In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being
Become part of the Employee Share Units program
Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc