DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process daily bank reconciliation
• Check each client on a regular basis, and ensure Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable are kept to a high standard
• Manage inventory and fixed asset schedules
• Reconcile loan accounts and inter-company transactions
• Manage payroll accounts of business clients
• Process month end journals
• Maintain accurate accounting records in Xero or any designated accounting software 
• Reconcile GST, PAYG, Integrated Client Account (ATO portal), Income Tax Account (ATO portal), Superannuation payable or any other account affecting BAS/IAS reporting
• Collect necessary data to start initial set-up of account in Xero, upon purchase of Xero Subscription by the Client
• Establish the Client’s Chart of Accounts
• Prepare Bank Data Feed Form and liaise with Client to gather signature
• Establish Opening balances (Conversion Balances)
• Collate and review prior year financial statements
• Prepare monthly/quarterly BAS and IAS
• Prepare manual tax work papers to support Australian tax accountant
• Prepare draft financial reports, minutes of the meeting and other compliance reporting
• Prepare annual individual, company and trust tax returns in accordance with ATO standards
• Management of ATO and ASIC related correspondence on behalf of DBA Advisory Pty Ltd
• Conduct research and provide updates to client’s vis-a-vis new tax legislations
• Other related or ad hoc tasks which may be assigned from time to time by the immediate superior or the client

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Accountancy or equivalent
• CPA or a master’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field is a plus
• Experience in public accounting/audit firm (Big 4 firms preferred) will be highly regarded
• Knowledge of accounting software is an advantage, e.g. MYOB, QuickBooks, and XERO
• Extensive knowledge of local accounting and Australian accounting processes is a huge advantage
• Must be PC proficient, preferably with experience in using large automated accounting systems,  including cloud accounting systems
• Keen attention to detail and deadline oriented
• Strong problem solving, interpersonal, and customer service skills are required
• Takes responsibility, results driven and resourceful, and has a strong sense of accountability
• Has solid verbal and written communication skills with all levels of management, experience working directly with senior leadership, and the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Resilient, mature, and is able to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment and ability to multi-task under pressure
• Willing to be trained and can work with minimal supervision