Senior Accountant
One of our New Zealand firm clients is expanding and looking for a Senior Accountant. If you have New Zealand offshoring experience, apply now and grow with a global team!
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Want to be part of a community that focuses on work-life balance, provides competitive salary and fantastic opportunities?
The Backroom Offshoring Inc. is a KPO company experiencing strong dynamic growth and we want you to be part of it!
Located at One West Aeropark in Clark Pampanga, a world-class building with top facilities, a conducive work environment is guaranteed!
Job Summary
We are looking for a senior accountant to join our business advisory services team. You will be responsible for ensuring that our clients comply with tax laws and regulations, as well as preparing and filing tax returns and reports. You will also assist with management accounting, forecasts and budgeting.
Responsibilities:
Prepare financial statements, tax returns, and reports for clients
Prepare indirect tax returns (GST, PAYE, FBT) for clients
Prepare management accounts for clients on a periodic basis
Identify and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies
Ensure jobs are completed to a high quality, meeting technical standards and deadlines within budget
Prepare and create budgets, cashflows and working capital forecasts
Analyse and interpret financial data and provide insights and recommendations.
Manage own workflow to ensure effective and efficient delivery and manage challenges appropriately
Build and maintain strong relationships with the team and with clients and other stakeholders
Research and advise on accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations as required to undertake compliance role
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices
Qualifications:
Tertiary qualification in accounting essential
Minimum 3 years of experience in working within a chartered accountants practice, ideally within the New Zealand context
Excellent skills in Excel and proficiency in all other MS Office products
Proficient in using Xero
Experience using CCH iFirm and Asana is useful but not required
Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
Time management/organization: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner
Strong English language proficiency
Ability to work independently but also to be collaborative and communicative depending on the tasks assigned
Values
Be committed to working in keeping with our values of
Stronger Together
Impact Focussed
Thoughtfully Curious
Inspire Confidence
Future Growth
We are committed to supporting the growth of everyone in our team and will work with you to create a personal development plan setting out your goals and helping you reach them.
Core Perks and Benefits:
HMO on your first day + Free coverage for 2 dependents after 2 years
Government-mandated benefits
Life Insurance
20 Annual Leave Credits
13th-month pay
Birthday Leave
Bereavement Leave
Work Flexibility:
Hybrid or WFH setup option, subject to client approval
This position is exclusively open to Philippine citizens currently living in the Philippines. While remote work offers flexibility, please note that this role requires adherence to local regulations, making it suitable only for those based in the Philippines. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving applications from qualified candidates who meet these criteria.
Onsite/Hybrid employee additional benefits:
Travel Subsidy Allowance
Free staff house accommodation (for those within a certain distance)
Free Shuttle service
Free Lunch
Free Uniform
Perfect attendance bonus
Additional benefits/perks to all employees:
Onboarding training
Monthly employee engagement
Birthday Gift
Weekly treats
Christmas Hamper
Anniversary Gift
Opportunity to travel
Know someone who'd be perfect for this role? Refer them to us through the link below and get rewarded via Gcash for every successful hire: The Back Room Referral Form
Grad trainees, junior, entry-level, and admin positions: PHP 3,000
Intermediate positions: PHP 5,000
Senior and hard-to-fill positions: PHP 8,000
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- Department
- Client-Based
- Role
- Accounting
- Locations
- Philippines
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
Philippines
Workplace, Culture & Diversity
At The Back Room, culture isn't an afterthought; it's how we operate. We're guided by a simple purpose: Nurture, Grow, Delight for our team just as much as for our clients.
We've built an environment where people are trusted to do great work, supported to keep growing, and genuinely looked after along the way. That means real investment in training and development, leaders who show up for their teams, and a workplace where equal opportunity isn't just a policy; it's how decisions get made
We're proud to be recognised as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For, a reflection of the team we've built and the culture we protect.