Intermediate Bookkeeper (AU Bookkeeping)

Location: Hybrid in Cebu City, Philippines; working hours are 7:00 AM–4:00 PM Philippine Time, aligned with 9:00 AM–6:00 PM AEST.

Company

hirify.global provides offshore finance staffing support for established businesses, including commercial and retail property groups.

What you will do

• Process corporate accounts payable, accounts receivable, staff expenses, and corporate card transactions in Xero.
• Prepare payment runs, supplier and customer records, bank reconciliations, and intercompany schedules across multiple entities.
• Support month-end close through accruals, prepayments, working papers, fixed asset registers, and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with monthly management reporting, BAS preparation, and financial data compilation.
• Investigate unmatched balances, reconciling items, unusual movements, and discrepancies, escalating issues for review.
• Follow documented finance procedures, maintain complete records, and identify opportunities to improve manual processes.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounts, or a related finance role.
• Working knowledge of Xero, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Understanding of Australian accounting practices, including GST treatment and BAS concepts.
• Experience with reconciliations, month-end processes, accruals, prepayments, and working papers.
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and large data sets.
• Clear written English is required for communication with the Australian finance team and suppliers.

Nice to have

• Xero certification.
• Experience in property, real estate, or construction.
• Exposure to Australian payroll concepts.
• Experience with SharePoint or comparable document management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time hybrid work arrangement in Cebu City.
• HMO, dental, and life insurance for the employee and one free dependent from day one.
• Paid birthday, vacation, medical, and maternity leave, with up to six vacation days convertible to cash on the anniversary.
• Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities.
• Employee engagement activities, including year-end parties, family days, and team building.