Designation-Country Manager (Australian Accounting)
| Key Responsibilities: Training of all contracted in the region perform accounting and bookkeeping tasks a high standard, including:Maintaining accurate and timely financial records, including sales, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, daily journal / financial entries and bank reconciliations employing software provided (see criteria).Prepare monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.Prepare monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.Supervise, monitor and ensure the accurate, timely and efficient completion of client work while fostering a productive and collaborative team environment.Assist Australian tax agents with tax preparation and lodgement, ensuring compliance with the Australian tax office where necessary.Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits as needed.Take a lead role in the improvement of the design maintenance and review of internal business processes for a given client. Suggest new software that may help them grow their business.Instruct contacted staff on how to respond to to inquiries from management regarding financial data.Teach staff strong interpersonal skills to connect with clients and team members.Educate and train staff, clients and manage relationships effectively.Construct relevant checklists and training materials, ensuring an expert level of Australian bookkeeping is attained by all staff. Experience, Skills Required and Other Requirements: Ability to work variable hours from home and our office (if necessary)Proven managerial experience in resolving technical accounting and bookkeeping issues.A quiet home environment with ability to connect hi speed internet (minimum 30Mbps – which may be provided by us)Strong technical and teaching knowledge in accounting disciplines, including bookkeeping, and financial reporting.Self-discipline to stay updated and communicate on company and industry developments and address training needs promptly. |
The candidates need to have an excellent knowledge of Australian compliance accounting / bookkeeping requirements such as IAS, BAS, Annual and Quarterly GST Return, Payroll Processing (Single touch payroll) Proficiancy in Xero is very important.
Use of a Practice Managment platform also important (ie Karbon, FYI Docs, etc). We use Cone Practice Management Software which is fairly new (Indian software)
Monthly Management reports and dashboards.