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Job Role: Senior Accountant AU Tax & Financial ReportingCompensation range: $1,850 - $2,250 AUD/monthEngagement type: Independent Contractor AgreementWork Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, youll have flexibility in how you manage your time.Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.Who The Client Is: An organization in the management consulting industry providing strategic advisory, digital transformation, technology and talent solutions to help businesses navigate complex challenges and drive growth. They combine deep industry expertise, data-driven insights and tailored services to support business transformation, risk and regulatory guidance, and digital and technology initiatives across multiple sectors.Role Overview: As a Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of the accurate, reliable, and timely processing of financial transactions within the business, while producing routine reports as well as preparing ad hoc financial reports and analysis. The ability to suggest and implement improvements within the finance function will be an important additional responsibility.This hands-on role will report directly to the Head of Finance and will play an integral part in supporting the companys continued growth aspirations.Key Responsibilities: Timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and receivable transactions, active monitoring outstanding balances, and effective following up on collections resulting in the effective cash flow management of the business.Delivers a complete, accurate, and timely monthly close, with reconciled balance sheets, resolved discrepancies, and fully validated financial data.Produce accurate and timely financial reports and variance analysis, providing clear, actionable insights support decision-making and performance management.Ensures strong financial controls and full compliance with internal policies and external requirements, while continuously improving processes to increase efficiency and reduce risk.Contributes to the delivery of accurate, reliable budgets and forecasts that support effective planning and decision-making.Comply with company policies and procedures on the handling of personal data, data confidentiality and information security.RequirementsMinimum 5 years experience in a management accounting or similar role.Bachelors in Accounting (or equivalent) and CPA Philippines highly regarded.Deep understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.Have worked for an Australian business.Strong working knowledge of Xero, Excel modelling abilities and operating use of expense management systems.Proven ability to adapt to new systems.Strong analytical capabilities to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies.Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Australia-based stakeholders.Attention to detail and well developed organisation skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.Integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.BenefitsWork Arrangement & Expectations:This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client workReflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as Independent Contractor)Originally posted on Himalayas Apply To this Job .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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