Financial Accountant

We're looking for a detail-driven Financial Accountant to join the Fyfe Finance team in a fully remote capacity. Based in Manila and employed through our partner agency in the Philippines, you'll play a key role in keeping our finance operations running smoothly for our Australian engineering consultancy.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the end-to-end month-end close process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions, reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, fixed asset accounting, and lease accounting in line with AASB/IFRS standards.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial reporting, including revenue recognition, management reporting packs, variance analysis, board reporting support, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Maintain strong balance sheet integrity through timely reconciliations, clearance of reconciling items, and preparation of audit-ready workpapers and statutory reporting support.
• Drive process improvement and system optimisation, including SOP development, automation of finance processes, ERP enhancements (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central), and implementation of controls.
• Support compliance, audit, and governance requirements, including BAS/GST, FBT, income tax provisions, internal controls, and timely resolution of audit queries.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Finance, Payroll, and the broader business.

What you'll bring

• CA or CPA qualified (this is a mandatory requirement – applications without CA or CPA certification will not be considered).
• Proven experience working with Australian organisations – ideally within an engineering consultancy or similar professional services environment.
• Minimum 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in a financial accounting role, with a strong focus on month-end close processes.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, including documentation of SOPs and implementation of efficiency gains.
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB / IFRS), including AASB 15 (Revenue), AASB 16 (Leases), and AASB 119 (Employee Benefits).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, Power Query, financial modelling).
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset schedules, and intercompany eliminations.
• Strong understanding of Australian tax compliance (GST/BAS, FBT, income tax).

About Fyfe

Fyfe is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering engineering, environmental, planning, and surveying services across Australia. Working with clients in the Energy & Resources, Infrastructure, and Property sectors, we are known for providing high-quality, commercially pragmatic solutions with a strong focus on collaboration and client outcomes.

Benefits

• Permanent Work from Home arrangement
• Diverse role, working for a range of clients and learning new skills
• Competitive pay and financial support for professional development

How to Apply:

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