Accountant for a Transport Company in Australia (Home Based Full Time)

• Perform the day-to-day processing of transactions to ensure that company finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner
• Complete range of month-end close related responsibilities ensuring timely and accurate month-end reporting to the Management Team and Board of Directors. Including review and analysis of assigned P&L accounts.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions
• Establish, maintain and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
• Analyze and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices and other accounting documents
• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, manager and director
• Resolve accounting discrepancies
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations including accruals, prepayment journals and overhead distribution journals
• Daily bank reconciliations
• Processing payments in the bank
• Receive, check, register and process invoices for payment with appropriate approvals
• Prepare financial statement (Profit loss statement and Balance sheet) and monthly closing and cost accounting reports
• Monitor monthly expenditure against budgets and perform variance analysis
• Year budget preparation
• Reports on debtors and creditors
• Maintain the general ledger
• Manage and control costs relating to subcontractors
• Review and improve the subcontractor recording process to ensure month end closure deadline is met
• Prepare subcontractor accruals journals at the end of the month
• Maintain the general ledgers for subcontractor costs
• Get a thorough understanding of subcontractors employed in the business, the routes and costs
• Processing of weekly RCTIs for both Metro & Linehaul subcontractors as and when required particularly for leave cover
• Prepare a monthly report on the cost for the month as per the profit and loss statement with commentary on variance to budget, etc.
• Prepare weekly QSR entity handling fees for approval prior transfer
• Verify and process QSR entity store credits
• Prepare and issue weekly freight, warehouse, QSR and wages KPI’s reports
• Perform other ad-hoc related duties as required including assisting the finance team with management of accounts payable, accounts receivables, cheque runs, monthly bank reconciliations, fleet management, business credit cards and asset management.
• Cover for other accountants when on leave or assistance with month end related activities to ensure the team meets their deadlines.

Client Information

The Client is a well-established, family-operated transport company with over 70 years of industry experience. Built on a legacy of reliability and trust, the business has proudly served its community for generations, delivering safe and dependable transport solutions. With a strong foundation and a commitment to excellence, the company continues to grow while maintaining the values of a true family-run enterprise.

Must Haves

• Residency in the Philippines. Open to Filipinos ONLY.
• CPA or CA qualified, or currently working towards completion.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role with demonstrated accuracy and reliability.
• Strong ability to review, interpret, and analyze financial and operational data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook at an intermediate level or higher.
• Capable of creating clear, accurate, and informative reports and spreadsheets using Excel.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe work environment and leading by example.
• Willing and able to work overtime on a daily or weekly basis as needed.
• Flexible with start and finish times to meet operational requirements.
• Confident in raising issues, offering solutions, and communicating effectively with management.

Home Office Requirements

Please only apply for this role if you have the following home office requirements:

· Perfectly working headset and webcam
· Stable internet connection of at least 25 Mbps ~ 50 Mbps
· Up to date computer system with a minimum of Windows 10 or later and macOS Monterey (12.0) or later
· Quiet room with no distractions or background noises
· A backup plan if the power goes out or if your internet connection becomes unstable during your shift

Only applicants meeting the strict criteria above will be contacted.

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