Accountant

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 infrastructure—creating 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

• Bachelor’s degree holder in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
• Willing to work onsite
• 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