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Jul 09

Running a Business in Australia? Here’s Why You Need a Bookkeeper

Successful businesses around the world have several things in common. They have good products, excellent customer service – and proper bookkeeping.

The same goes for Australian businesses.

Bookkeeping is essential for making informed decisions on budgeting, investments, and growth strategies. It’s also crucial for reporting and saving on taxes.

Hence, having a reliable bookkeeper is an essential requirement for companies to sustain and grow their businesses.

In this article, you will learn how bookkeeping works, how to find the right bookkeeper, and how they can help your business grow. Let’s take a look.

The Role of Bookkeepers in Australian Businesses

For starters, bookkeeping is the recording, organising, and monitoring of all financial transactions within a business. It involves managing and recording sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.

Its primary goal is to provide business owners with a clear and accurate picture of the company’s financial health. However, tax reporting, audits, and evaluating a business’ financial performance can be challenging.

Thus, a lot of AU entrepreneurs turn to professional bookkeepers for additional support. Bookkeeping business is about business support through reliable financial administration.

Key Responsibilities of Bookkeepers

A bookkeeper is a must for sound financial decision-making. Here’s why:

Financial Record Management

They are responsible for documenting every business-related transaction, as well as generating financial reports like balance sheets and income statements. They also:

  • Identify and rectify any discrepancies to ensure healthy cash flow;
  • Assist accountants and auditors during audits and financial reviews; and
  • Help with submitting tax returns.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

Accounts Payable and Receivable

Bookkeepers also help businesses keep track of incoming and outgoing payments. Here’s how they do it:

  • Track and record all vendor invoices, utility bills, and other operational costs;
  • Ensure all invoices are approved, processed, and paid on time;
  • Monitor and negotiate payment terms;
  • Track incoming payments from customers;
  • Monitor outstanding balances; and
  • Follow up overdue payments.

By handling both accounts payable and receivable, bookkeepers help organisations maintain financial stability and plan for future expansions.

Payroll Processing

Many companies also delegate payroll processing to a bookkeeper. They rely on them to:

  • Calculate employees’ wages based on hours worked, overtime, and bonuses;
  • Apply the correct tax rates, deductions, and benefits;
  • Stay updated on current tax laws and regulations in terms of payroll;
  • Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of all payroll transactions; and
  • Prepare payroll reports.

A good bookkeeper meticulously maintains accurate records, ensures legal compliance, and pays employees on time.

Bank Reconciliation

Bookkeepers are also adept at cross-checking the company’s internal records with bank statements. This way, they can verify all deposits, withdrawals, and bank fees and ensure they are recorded correctly in the company’s books.

They also:

  • Review each transaction;
  • Note any differences and investigate causes;
  • Make necessary adjustments to the ledger; and
  • Identify and prevent potential fraud.

Done regularly and correctly, reconciling business records with the bank’s can strengthen your financial statements, and help build trust with stakeholders, investors, and clients.

Candidates:

48

Filter by Role:

*Booking interviews depend on candidates' availability and interest.

All-inclusive Rate: USD $7.66/hr

JANNEL

Candidate ID: 496734


ADVANCED

    Accounting Reconciliation, Accounts Payable Management, Accounts Receivable Management, Cost Accounting...

INTERMEDIATE

    Email Handling, Calendar Management...

Employment Preferences

Availability:
Full Time Part Time
Preferred Timezone:
Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time
Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)

*Plus GST for Australian Businesses

Part Time: $USD 7.66 per hour or $USD 663.44 per month

Full Time: $USD 7.66 per hour or $USD 1326.89 per month

Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

Jannel is an accomplished Certified Public Accountant with 15 years of experience in the banking industry, primarily serving local clients. She currently excels as a Senior Accountant for a U.S.-based client, handling a comprehensive array of tasks including bank and account reconciliation, journal entries, financial report preparation, payroll processing, utility auditing, and budget forecasting. Her practical expertise, combined with her QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification, make her proficient in managing diverse accounting needs efficiently.

While she has undergone specialized training in Australian accounting practices and Xero software, she has yet to gain hands-on experience with Australian clients or Xero in a professional capacity. However, her training demonstrates her readiness and adaptability, positioning her well for roles that may require these skills in the future.

Jannel is also highly skilled in software such as QuickBooks, Propertyware, HubSpot, Microsoft Excel, Teams, and Outlook, enabling her to manage complex financial processes seamlessly. Her dedication to continuous improvement is evident through her recent certifications, including a 2024 QuickBooks Online Recertification, and advanced training in public finance budgeting and controls.

Available to start immediately, Jannel is open to day-shift positions and would be a valuable asset for both full-time and part-time roles requiring a meticulous, adaptable, and skilled accounting professional.

 

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Specialist

Strongest Behaviors

  • Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support decisions before action is taken.

  • Detail-oriented and accommodating; most comfortable working as part of a well-defined team for which they produce high-quality output and decisions.

  • Driven to achieve operational efficiencies: thinks about what needs to be done and how it can be done as fast as possible while maintaining a high-quality outcome.

  • Operationally, as opposed to socially, focused. Thinks, in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly; follows, in a literal way, that execution plan.

 

Behavioral Summary

Jannel is a very conscientious person, particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within own area of expertise.

Reserved, serious, and always concerned with the exact correctness of the work. Self-discipline, sense of duty, and respect for authority and tradition are strong qualities in Jannel, who takes responsibilities very seriously.


Employment History

Senior Audit Associate

Industry:

Banking / Financial Services

Employment Period:

July 2007 to December 2009 (29 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct complex professional internal audits, including performance, financial, and compliance audit projects
  • Lead audit teams in examining high-risk units or units with complex business processes
  • Provide consulting services to management and staff, offering expertise to enhance organizational processes
  • Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan with strategic insights
  • Train and coach internal audit staff to build skills and ensure quality performance
  • Uphold organizational and professional ethical standards at all times
  • Operate independently under general supervision, exercising significant initiative and independent judgment

Branch Accountant

Industry:

Banking / Financial Services

Employment Period:

February 2010 to May 2014 (51 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Review and approve transactions and reports, and verify over-the-counter transactions in compliance with established policies and procedures
  • Serve as custodian of all accountable forms and securities held as collateral
  • Ensure thorough KYC compliance for all accounts opened, following Bank, BSP, and AMLA policies and guidelines
  • Maintain responsibility and accountability for the secure safekeeping and control of all branch funds and accountable forms, including items such as CIV-in-Vault, cash in ATM, picos box, ATM cards, checkbooks, passbooks, unissued CTDs, and official receipts
  • Directly supervise Tellers, Customer Service Assistants, Roving Tellers, Loan Processors, and Agency-Based Personnel

Branch Manager

Industry:

Banking / Financial Services

Employment Period:

May 2014 to April 2022 (94 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Implement strategies to achieve branch goals aligned with the Bank's overall strategic plan
  • Assist in developing the branch's annual budget and ensure adherence to budget guidelines
  • Supervise daily branch operations, coordinating with the Service Head to meet customers' financial service needs
  • Integrate risk mitigation and compliance measures, especially concerning AMLA requirements
  • Safeguard the branch’s primary resources by jointly assuming responsibility with the Service Head for the proper management and security of cash in vaults and ATMs, adhering to internal controls to prevent fraud, detect theft, and prevent unauthorized use of funds and resources
  • Foster a strong team culture by building, developing, and inspiring an effective team; drive performance through motivation and recognize team members for advancement opportunities to enhance productivity and achieve branch goal

Finance & Accounting Manager

Industry:

Others

Employment Period:

May 2022 to October 2022 (4 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic recommendations to enhance financial performance and identify business opportunities
  • Prepare, analyze, and report financial performance against key business metrics
  • Lead and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory laws and standards
  • Oversee and manage all finance functions within the organization
  • Supervise and guide the Finance and Accounting Department team members

Senior Accountant

Industry:

Property / Real Estate

Employment Period:

October 2022 to October 2024 (23 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Reconcile bank accounts to ensure accurate financial records
  • Perform and record both internal and external bank transfers
  • Record journal entries for financial transactions
  • Enter payments received from tenants and vendors
  • Record and audit utility billing processes for accuracy
  • Record payables to the owner or tenants as needed
  • Oversee and assist with security deposit refunds and deductions
  • Process periodic check runs efficiently
  • Address questions and resolve issues raised by customers, vendors, and Junior Accountants

Education History

Field of Study:

Computer Science/Information Technology

Major:

Computer Science

Graduation Date:

March 1, 2003

Located In:

Philippines

License and Certification: :

N/A

Field of Study:

Commerce

Major:

Accountancy

Graduation Date:

October 1, 2005

Located In:

Philippines

License and Certification: :

N/A


Skills

ADVANCED ★★★

    Accounting Reconciliation, Accounts Payable Management, Accounts Receivable Management, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cash management, Collections, Bank Reconciliation, Auditing, Internal Auditing, Forecasting, Financial Reports, Financial Planning, Compliance,

INTERMEDIATE ★★

    Email HandlingCalendar Management

Work at Home Capabilities:

  • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
  • Working Environment: Private Room
  • Speed Test Result: Download: 137.88, Upload: 42.64
  • Internet Type: Fiber
  • Hardware Type: Laptop
  • Brand Name: HP
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Operating System: Windows 11

All-inclusive Rate: USD $10.10/hr

Francis

Candidate ID: 495570


ADVANCED

    Xero Accounting, QuickBooks, Auditing, Accounting...

INTERMEDIATE

    Administrative Support...

Employment Preferences

Availability:
Full Time Part Time
Preferred Timezone:
Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time UK London US Eastern Standard Time US Central Standard Time
Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)

*Plus GST for Australian Businesses

Part Time: $USD 11.57 per hour or $USD 1002.31 per month

Full Time: $USD 10.10 per hour or $USD 1750.47 per month

Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

  • Hari has a bachelors degree in Accountancy, graduated as Cum laude and a Certified Public Accountant.
  • He has been working for almost 8 years in the Food and Retail, Financial Institutions,  Manufacturing and Fintech start-up where he performed the following roles:
    • Audit Head
    • Senior Associate
    • Finance Officer
    • Finance Manager
    • Consultant
  • He has in-depth experience in financial accounting, management
    and auditing.
  • Has been involved in non-audit services such as review of interim financial statements, internal controls and compliance to different government regulatory requirements.
  • He is proficient using Quickbooks, Xero, SA, Google worrkspace and MS office.
  • He can start ASAP, prefers working nght shift and open to any full-time or part-time role.
Predictive Index Profile - Specialist

Strongest Behaviors
  • Formal, reserved, introspective, and skeptical of new people; requires “proof” to build trust in new people.
  • Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
  • Operationally, as opposed to socially, focused. Thinks, in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly; follows, in a literal way, that execution plan.
  • Careful with rules; precise, "by the book", fast-paced, and literal in interpreting rules, schedules and results.
    Behavioral Summary

    FRANCIS HARI is a very conscientious person, particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within own area of expertise.

    Reserved, serious, and always concerned with the exact correctness of the work. Self-discipline, sense of duty, and respect for authority and tradition are strong qualities in FRANCIS HARI, who takes responsibilities very seriously.

    With experience and/or training, FRANCIS HARI will develop a high level of specialized expertise and efficiency. Disciplined and dedicated to the job and the company. Work pace is somewhat faster-than-average, and FRANCIS HARI is motivated by a real concern for getting work done on time and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to decision-making; plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.


    Employment History

    Audit Head

    Industry:

    Banking / Financial Services

    Employment Period:

    January 2018 to July 2018 (6 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Reviewed and evaluated operating controls, guidelines and processes and evaluates that such controls are functional, adequate and in adherence to company’s standards, regulatory requirements and policies
    • Recommended changes in operational systems/policies as maybe needed
    • Reviewed and approved audit findings and final reports to ensure that observations are clearly communicated to stakeholders (Audit Committee, Management, Concerned Branches/Units)

    Senior Associate

    Industry:

    Accounting / Audit / Tax

    Employment Period:

    November 2014 to September 2017 (34 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Three years of in-depth experience in the assurance practice
    • Supervised the day-to-day audit execution of several engagements and junior staff
    • Participated in the design and direct implementation of audit procedures
    • Noted areas for improvement in both financial reporting and operations of clients in audit engagements for formal communication after the audit
    • Led the discussions during internal and client meetings
    • Worked and reported directly to audit executives (partners and managers)

    Finance Manager

    Industry:

    Employment Period:

    July 2019 to March 2020 (8 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Oversaw the daily operations of the finance department (treasury, accounting, tax and compliance)
    • Reviewed all tax returns filed by the Company
    • Formulated annual budget, cash forecasts and variance reports
    • Reviewed monthly and annual financial reports
    • Reported directly to Company’s executives (General Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer/President)

    Finance Officer

    Industry:

    Employment Period:

    July 2018 to June 2019 (11 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Oversaw and managed the daily financial and operational aspects of a start-up Company
    • Prepared and analyzed financial data and reports
    • Assisted potential investors with their due diligence and audit
    • Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the company and regularly reviewed and discussed current and new processes with the team including recommendations for improvement
    • Reported directly to Chief Executive Officer

    Consultant

    Industry:

    Others

    Employment Period:

    March 2020 to May 2023 (37 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Conducted a variety of accounting and consulting services
    • Assisted management team with identifying potential business risks and opportunities
    • Prepared management reports, such as annual budgets, income statement, balance sheets, cashflows and variance analysis reports
    • Performed bookkeeping services

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Finance/Accountancy/Banking

    Major:

    Accountancy

    Graduation Date:

    March 31, 2014

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Xero Accounting, QuickBooks, Auditing, Accounting, Bookkeeping,

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      Administrative Support

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result:
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Laptop
    • Brand Name: MSI
    • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-7730HQ CPU @ 2.50GHz
    • Operating System: Windows 10

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $13.52/hr

    Rocelo

    Candidate ID: 493256


    ADVANCED

      SAP Business One, SAP Accounting, Xero Accounting, Xero...

    INTERMEDIATE

      Auditing, Internal Auditing, Xero Accounting, SAP Accounting...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Full Time Part Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Part Time: $USD 13.52 per hour or $USD 1171.74 per month

    Full Time: $USD 13.52 per hour or $USD 2343.49 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    • Rex has a bachelor's degree in Accountancy and he is a Certified Public Accountant.
    • He has been working for almost 14 years in the accounting firms, Technology Services and consultancy where he handled roles such as:
      • Financial Controller
      • Audit Staff
      • Audit Supervisor
      • Technical Assistant, Tax Compliances Services
      • Finance and Accounting Manager
      • Audit and Assurance Group Head
    • He is experienced in the following financial activities:
      • Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual  reports
      • Preparing Financial reporting and statements
      • Budgeting
      • Auditing
      • Fund Management
      • Tax Compliance
      • Accounting and Bookkeeping
      • Account Management
    • He has an experience in Australian accounting.
    • He is proficient using Xero, monday.com,click-up,bamboo-HR, HRIS,MS office, excel and google workspace.
    • He has a basic knowledge in MYOB. 
    • He can start on May 1, prefer working morning or mid-day shift but, can also be okay on night shift and open for any full-time or part-time roles.
    Predictive Index Profile - Specialist

    Strongest Behaviors
    • Careful with rules; precise, "by the book", fast-paced, and literal in interpreting rules, schedules and results.
    • Detail-oriented and thorough; works to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and follows up to ensure they’re done properly and on time.
    • Driven to achieve operational efficiencies: thinks about what needs to be done and how it can be done as fast as possible while maintaining a high-quality outcome. Impatient with routines.
    • Formal, reserved, introspective, and skeptical of new people; requires “proof” to build trust in new people.
    • Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
    Behavioral Summary

    Rocelo is a very conscientious person, particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within own area of expertise.

    Reserved, serious, and always concerned with the exact correctness of the work. Self-discipline, sense of duty, and respect for authority and tradition are strong qualities in Rocelo, who takes responsibilities very seriously.

    With experience and/or training, Rocelo will develop a high level of specialized expertise and efficiency. Disciplined and dedicated to the job and the company. Work pace is somewhat faster-than-average, and Rocelo is motivated by a real concern for getting work done on time and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to decision-making; plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.


    Employment History

    Financial Controller (Remote Work)

    Industry:

    Employment Period:

    August 2020 to May 2023 (33 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Set-up consistent month-end closing and financial reporting at every first Friday of the month
    • Prepared annual budget and forecasting for the company and embed to monthly financial reporting for variance analysis comparing budgets vs. actuals
    • Manages the company's financial accounts, ensures timely invoicing and bills payment processing
    • Performs bank reconciliation procedures in Xero and Dext (formerly Receipt Bank)
    • Prepares monthly payroll for Australian and Philippine team members
    • Updates Australian employees' records and earnings then files data to tax authorities through Xero's Single Touch Payroll (STP)
    • Liase with outsourced tax accounts in Australia for the company's tax preparation, filing and payment lodgement to Australian Tax Authority (ATO)
    • Handles company's transactions and do cash flow forecasting using Xero Business Analytics and Futrli Advisor
    • Administers company's time tracking tool (Time Doctor), generates regular reporting through dynamic dashboard for sharing to client servicing teams, and onboard new team members to the platform Track referral commissions and ensure that these are invoiced and collected on timely basis

    Audit and Assurance Group Head

    Industry:

    Accounting / Audit / Tax

    Employment Period:

    August 2013 to May 2023 (117 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Works with Managing Partner and Audit Manager to review and commit to the products and services that will serve as the Firm's core and specialty services.
    • Provides management over portfolio of clients and deliver high quality audit and assurance services, including, but not limited to, preparing and reviewing audit plans and work.
    • Prepare the Firm's calendar of events and submitting the same to the Managing Partner for approval.
    • Review all client leads to ensure good fit and recommends engagement or non- acceptance of the same to the Managing Partner.
    • Review and/or prepare financial statements in accordance with current accounting and regulatory standards.
    • Review and/or draft applicable management letters to clients on related audit issues and identified weaknesses on internal control.
    • Provide professional assistance and guidance to clients on a consultancy basis.
    • Participate in the recruitment process of all the Firm's associates / staffs. Also, conduct regular performance reviews of subordinates and submits the same to the HR Manager and Managing Partner for further review and appropriate actions.

    LIG Web Development and Consulting, Inc.

    Industry:

    Computer / Information Technology (Software)

    Employment Period:

    February 2019 to July 2020 (17 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Accelerated the month-end closing process to the 5th calendar day of every month.
    • Initiated expense flux analysis in the first month of employment that provides for early identification and correction of posting errors. This enhances integrity of financial reports and better decision-making on the part of the management.
    • Provided timely and accurate financial reports of the company to counterparts in Japan office. Set-up budget to actual reports as specifically requested by immediate head in Japan office.
    • This resulted in increased use of reports and quicker attention to variances. Prepared timely monthly cost schedule and summary of expenses to counterparts in Japan office as basis for the monthly fund transfer.
    • Ensured company funds are available especially when needed by implementing certain cash management measures including, but not limited to, timely invoicing and collection, scheduling check issuances to optimize funding, and others.
    • Supervised, directed and reviewed accounting and bookkeeping related tasks of five subordinates and ensure accuracy of pertinent reports.
    • Reviewed and/or prepared statutory reports and compliances of the company together with its pertinent supporting documents. This includes, but not limited to, monthly and quarterly withholding taxes - at source and compensation, monthly and quarterly value-added tax (VAT), and quarterly and annual income tax.

    Technical Assistant, Tax Compliances Services; Audit Supervisor

    Industry:

    Accounting / Audit / Tax

    Employment Period:

    December 2009 to August 2016 (80 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Review and/or prepare various monthly, quarterly, and annual BIR returns (e.g., annual and quarterly income tax, value-added taxes (VAT), withholding taxes -  at source and compensation, fringe benefit tax, estate and documentary stamp taxes, etc.).
    • Assist clients in the processing of request letters for a ruling with the BIR and application for a Certificate of Tax Exemption (CTE).
    • Assist and/or represent clients in relation to pending tax-audit assessments from the BIR.
    • Participate in tax complaince / planning engagements with Firm's clients. Audit Supervisor

    Financial Controller

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    April 2023 to Present

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Set-up consistent month-end closing and financial reporting at every first Friday of the month
    • Prepared annual budget and forecasting for the company and embed to monthly financial reporting for variance analysis comparing budgets vs. actuals
    • Manages the company's financial accounts, ensures timely invoicing and bills payment processing
    • Performs bank reconciliation procedures in Xero and Dext (formerly Receipt Bank)
    • Prepares monthly payroll for Australian and Philippine team members
    • Updates Australian employees' records and earnings then files data to tax authorities through Xero's Single Touch Payroll (STP)
    • Liase with outsourced tax accounts in Australia for the company's tax preparation, filing and payment lodgement to Australian Tax Authority (ATO)
    • Handles company's transactions and do cash flow forecasting using Xero Business Analytics and Futrli Advisor
    • Administers company's time tracking tool (Time Doctor), generates regular reporting through dynamic dashboard for sharing to client servicing teams, and onboard new team members to the platform Track referral commissions and ensure that these are invoiced and collected on timely basis

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Major:

    Secondary Education

    Graduation Date:

    March 2, 2009

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A

    Field of Study:

    Major:

    Graduation Date:

    April 2, 2005

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      SAP Business One, SAP Accounting, Xero Accounting, Xero, HRIS, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Google Apps,

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      Auditing, Internal Auditing, Xero Accounting, SAP Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Information System, Accounting Software, Accounting System, Fund accounting, Management accountingAccount ValidationTax complianceBudgetingSAP Funds Management

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Greater than 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/14626451537
    • Internet Type: Cable
    • Hardware Type: Laptop
    • Brand Name: (1) Asus ROG G14 Zephyrus and (2) 2019 MacBook Pro 16"
    • Processor: 2.6 GHz 6-Core Intel-Core i7
    • Operating System: MacOS X

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $8.63/hr

    Jessie

    Candidate ID: 492000


    ADVANCED

      Payroll Processing, Bank Reconciliation, Bookkeeping, Taxation...

    INTERMEDIATE

      Xero Accounting, Superannuation, BAS Reporting, Australian GST...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Full Time Part Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Part Time: $USD 8.63 per hour or $USD 748.16 per month

    Full Time: $USD 8.63 per hour or $USD 1496.32 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    • Jessie has been working for almost 3 years as a Bookkeeper and Accountant within different industries such as Retail, medical, logistics, and finance.
    • He is confident in supporting the following tasks:
      • Superannuation Preparation
      • Payroll
      • Bank reconciliation
      • Generating reports
      • Preparation of BAS and IAS
      • Tax Preparation
      • Financial Statements
      • Invoicing
      • Bookkeeping
    • He has a degree in Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and a Xero certified.
    • He has catered clients based in the US, UK, New Zealand and Australia.
    • He is proficient with Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, SAP, Dext, Salesforce, and Hubdoc.
    • He is available to start immediately.
    Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Specialist 

    Strongest Behaviors
    • Relatively formal, reserved, and skeptical of new people; requires some “proof” to build trust in new people.
    • Attention to detail; follows through on tasks to ensure completion in general accordance with quality standards.
    • Detail-oriented; typically makes and follows a plan to keep track of things and usually follows up to ensure completion.

    Behavioral Summary

    Jessie Louis is a very conscientious person, particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within own area of expertise.

    Reserved, serious, and always concerned with the exact correctness of the work. Self-discipline, sense of duty, and respect for authority and tradition are strong qualities in Jessie Louis, who takes responsibilities very seriously.


    Employment History

    FREELANCE BOOKKEEPING

    Industry:

    Others

    Employment Period:

    October 2020 to January 2022 (14 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Creating an appropriate accounting system for the client
    • Organizing and categorizing client documents. Determining what accounting title is appropriate.
    • Preparation of financial statements (Income statement, Cash Flow statement, balance sheets, statement of shareholder's equity)
    • Tax preparation for various clients (local and international client)
    • Tax services • Preparation of Business Activity Statements for Australian clients

    STAFF ACCOUNTANT

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    January 2021 to December 2021 (11 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Checking opportunities via Salesforce for invoicing
    • Creation of invoice via Salesforce, once created invoice details will be uploaded to google sheet tracking report and upload the copy of the invoice into google drive folder whereas clients can view that specific sheet and specific folder for transparency.
    • Checking of Balances and Activity Report via bank feed and uploading the details via google sheet whereas clients can also view that specific sheet and can confirm unidentifiable deposits.
    • Application of bank deposits via Sage Intacct that came from the Balances and Activity Report.
    • Applications of Check payments via Sage Intacct.
    • Creation of Import files regarding donations via Classy and PayPal.
    • Creation of Import files regarding Stripe membership fees.
    • Reclassification entry for Stripe membership fees.
    • Checking of Grants and creation of Grant AR Record.
    • Checking of Donation Pledges and creation of Pledge AR Record.
    • Recording of Payroll Entries sent by client.
    • Creation of adjusting entries needed for bank reconciliation.
    • Preparation of Individual Tax Returns; individuals with business rental properties, capital gains tax.
    • Preparation of Business Activity Statements and IAS
    • Preparation of Company Tax Returns and Trust Tax Returns
    • Liaised with Senior Accountants
    • Checking through ATO Portal and downloading ATO Reports such as ICA and ITA and, for Individuals if they made Personal Superannuation Contributions.
    • Bookkeeping using Xero Accounting Software

    BOOKKEEPER/TAX ACCOUNTANT

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    January 2022 to June 2023 (17 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Maintain records of financial transactions for multiple clients
    • Prepare payroll reports and bank reconciliation
    • Superannuation Preparation
    • Provide monthly management accounting support by maintaining financial accounts such as profit and loss, balance sheet reconciliations
    • Review accuracy of information required for all financial transactions (accounts payable and receivable)
    • Prepare related reports and summaries
    • Other bookkeeping and reporting duties as required
    • Preparation of Individual Tax Returns; individuals with business rental properties, capital gains tax.
    • Preparation of Business Activity Statements and IAS
    • Preparation of Company Tax Returns and Trust Tax Returns
    • Liaised with Senior Accountants
    • Checking through ATO Portal and downloading ATO Reports such as ICA and ITA and, for Individuals if they made Personal

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Finance/Accountancy/Banking

    Major:

    ACCOUNTANCY

    Graduation Date:

    April 1, 2020

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A

    Field of Study:

    Finance/Accountancy/Banking

    Major:

    ACCOUNTING

    Graduation Date:

    April 1, 2019

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Payroll ProcessingBank ReconciliationBookkeepingTaxation

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      Xero AccountingSuperannuationBAS ReportingAustralian GST

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/14687322486
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Desktop
    • Brand Name: customized
    • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5
    • Operating System: Windows 10

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $7.95/hr

    Richelda

    Candidate ID: 490186


    ADVANCED

      Xero Accounting, MYOB, QuickBooks, Oracle...

    INTERMEDIATE

      Administrative Support...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Full Time Part Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time UK London US Eastern Standard Time US Central Standard Time
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Part Time: $USD 7.95 per hour or $USD 688.86 per month

    Full Time: $USD 7.95 per hour or $USD 1377.72 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    • Chel has a bachelor’s degree in Operations Management.
    • She has been working for 7 years in various industries - in a software company, real estate, consulting agency, retail, e-commerce, construction, solar company, and in an accounting firm.
    • She started her remote job in November 2022 catering to US and AU clients.
    • She has relevant experience in performing the following:
      • Auditing
      • Preparing financial reports and statements
      • Bookkeeping
      • Bank reconciliation
      • Collections
      • Managing end-to-end accounts receivable and payable
      • Purchasing and invoicing
      • Payroll
      • Phone support for clients and internal employees
      • Database entry/management
    • She has experience with vendor management wherein she contacted the supplier for outstanding payments and invoices. 
    • Her experience with Order Management & Shipping Management involved the creation of purchase orders, arranging shipment documents, and providing the necessary invoices. 
    • She has also done Inventory management, wherein she does physical audits of office supplies and manufacturing products. 
    • She is proficient in using different accounting software such as Oracle, QuickBooks Online, Xero, MYOB, Tiller Money, Expensify, Hubdoc, Carbon, and Suitefiles.
    • She considers herself an adaptable and resourceful person.
    • She can start immediately, amendable to work any shifts, and open for any full-time or part-time role.
    Predictive Index Profile - Altruist

    Strongest Behaviors
    • Socially-focused, naturally empathizes with people, easily seeing their point of view or understanding their emotions. Positive, non-threatening communication.
    • Teaches and shares; often working collaboratively with others to help in any capacity.
    • Accommodating; most comfortable working with others, often puts team/company goals before personal goals. Promotes teamwork by actively sharing authority.
    • Driven to protect the company against risk by thoroughly leveraging their background and strictly following “the book.”
    • Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support decisions before action is taken.
    Behavioral Summary

    Unassuming, unselfish and has a genuine interest in other people and a strong, intuitive understanding of them. Outgoing and friendly, they enjoy working with others and is lively, warm company.

    A pleasant and extraverted person, Richelda is an effective communicator, able to stimulate and motivate others while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. Their congenial personality and friendly, interested attitude make them readily approachable. Richelda gets along easily with a wide variety of people.

    Their drive is directed at working with and for others. They derive particular satisfaction from doing things for others, the company, management, the team, and for the company’s customers. Cooperative and willing, this individual can be a particularly effective teacher and communicator of the company’s policies, programs, and systems.

     

      Employment History

      Treasury Assistant

      Industry:

      Retail / Merchandise

      Employment Period:

      March 2017 to April 2019 (24 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Prepare financial reports
      • Monitor the status of Petty Cash Fund
      • Perform daily audit
      • Prepare daily cash sales report

      Accounting Assistant

      Industry:

      Retail / Merchandise

      Employment Period:

      January 2020 to February 2022 (24 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Matching invoice, purchase order and receipt
      • Maintaining Records and vendor files
      • Resolving vendor  and supplier inquiries professionally
      • Analyzing accounts and preparing reports
      • Reconciliation (Book Entries and Bank Transactions)
      • Assist with other accounting function

      Accounting Assistant/Site Accountant

      Industry:

      Property / Real Estate

      Employment Period:

      February 2022 to August 2022 (6 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Prepare and Generate Reports: GL/BS/P&L
      • Reconciliations: Bank/Accounts/Payroll
      • Handle Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables
      • Accurately enter and process data related to billing and invoices promptly
      • Fund Forecasting

      Bookkeeper

      Industry:

      Others

      Employment Period:

      November 2022 to December 2023 (13 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Bookkeep daily transactions
      • Data Entries & Analyzation
      • Process payroll
      • Reconciliations: Bank/Accounts/Payroll
      • Preparing & Generates Reports:GL/P&L/BS

      AU Bookkeeper

      Industry:

      Accounting / Audit / Tax

      Employment Period:

      September 2023 to March 2024 (5 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Bookkeep daily transactions
      • Prepare EOM/BAS/IAS
      • Daily bank and credit card reconciliation
      • Registered Fixed Asset and run depreciation
      • Create journal entries of invoices and bills

      Education History

      Field of Study:

      Business Studies/Administration/Management

      Major:

      Operations Management

      Graduation Date:

      October 1, 2016

      Located In:

      Philippines

      License and Certification: :

      N/A


      Skills

      ADVANCED ★★★

        Xero Accounting, MYOB, QuickBooks, Oracle, Microsoft Excel,

      INTERMEDIATE ★★

        Administrative Support

      Work at Home Capabilities:

      • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
      • Working Environment: Private Room
      • Speed Test Result:
      • Internet Type: Fiber
      • Hardware Type: Laptop
      • Brand Name: HP
      • Processor: 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1235U 1.30GHz
      • Operating System: Windows 11

      All-inclusive Rate: USD $6.87/hr

      John

      Candidate ID: 486318


      ADVANCED

        Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook...

      INTERMEDIATE

        Gmail, CRM, Microsoft Office...

      Employment Preferences

      Availability:
      Full Time
      Preferred Timezone:
      Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time Hawaii Standard Time Alaska Standard Time US Pacific Standard Time US Mountain Standard Time US Central Standard Time US Eastern Standard Time UK London
      Hourly & Monthly Rate:
      (inclusive of service fee)

      *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

      Full Time: $USD 6.87 per hour or $USD 1191.34 per month

      Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

      • Kirby has a bachelor's degree in Financial Management.
      • He has been working for almost 7 years in the Construction, Accounting and Finance, Retail and Business process Outsourcing industries where he supported the following tasks:
        • Purchasing Officer
        • Cash Clerk
        • Phone Support
        • Retail Store Supervisor
        • Accounts Payable Analyst
        • Basic Accounting and Bookkeeping
        • Invoice Processing
        • Inventory Management
        • Data entry
        • Administrative tasks
      • He has a background creating the following accounting reports:
        • Statement of accounts
        • Cash disbursement
        • Bank reconciliation
        • Scheduling of expenses
        • Journal Entries
        • Handling vouchers
      • He became a General VA for a rental business in US, he handled shopify account of the business. He also do research for suppliers. 
      • He is proficient using MS outlook, excel, spreadsheet, MS office, Gmail, CRMs, adobe and Inventory Management tool.
      • He has an experience working for a US client.
      • He has a good communication skill.
      • He considers himself as dedicated and passionate person.
      • He can start asap, amendable working any shift, open for any full-time or part-time role.

      Behavioral Summary
      A very conscientious and disciplined person; particularly careful, thorough, and accurate in their work. This individual is exacting and strives to produce results that precisely meet the established goals. Works best where there are clear standards, expectations, reporting relationships and measurements for the work. John Kirby will depend upon professional training, their own experience, or management leadership, to provide those standards and the structure needed for their work. Patient, stable, and consistent; does things generally systematically and is not inclined to change these systems. Dependable, relatively consistent and works best in familiar environments, with familiar people. Predictive Index Profile - Guardian

      Strongest Behaviors Driven to protect the company against risk by thoroughly leveraging their background and strictly following “the book.” Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support decisions before action is taken. Detail-oriented and accommodating; most comfortable working as part of a well-defined team for which they produce high-quality output and decisions.


      Employment History

      Cash Accounting Clerk

      Industry:

      Government / Defence

      Employment Period:

      March 2016 to March 2021 (60 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Handles the company's petty cash funds and is in charge of paying company expenses (utility
      • expenses, miscellaneous expenses, supplies, etc.)
      • Responsible for the inventory of office supplies.
      • Responsible for purchasing of office supplies.
      • Responsible for answering inquiries/calls from members.
      • Responsible for monitoring members and government shares.
      • Responsible for consolidating the monthly members & government shares of members.
      • Process loan applications & retirement benefits of members.
      • Prepares monthly payroll of employees.
      • Prepares & processes disbursement vouchers for loans, salary, retirement funds, and bank
      • checks.
      • Process customer payments in form of cash & checks.
      • Assist the accountant with month-end accruals and other duties as assigned.
      • Assist the manager in preparation of presentation for meetings with the board of trustees.
      • Prepares journal entries.
      • Responsible for the preparation of the balance sheet.
      • Responsible for the preparation of expenses schedule.
      • Communicate with local banks for remittances/checks/statement of the account.
      • Responsible for bank reconciliations (remittances & checks)
      • Knowledge base in Accounts Payable or bookkeeping

      Accounts Payable Analyst

      Industry:

      Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

      Employment Period:

      June 2022 to June 2023 (12 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • For processing invoices and vouchers procedures prepares invoice batches for scanning into the archive by printing, sorting, and stamping; add GL coding and submit for approval.
      • Accurately matches appropriate invoices to purchase orders.
      • Works with vendors, Department Managers, AP Team Lead, and other AP staff to resolve vendor information discrepancies in a timely manner; reconciles vendor statements to outstanding payment reports.
      • Assists AP Supervisor/Team Lead with month-end accruals and other duties as assigned.
      • Assists Procurement Team to resolve purchase order and invoice exceptions.
      • Resolves and processes Electronic Invoices Processing errors.
      • Researches and resolves invoice exceptions efficiently and effectively.
      • Processes new vendor addition and change forms with proper documentation as outlined in the procedure book from the corporate AP department. Keeps current with all document revisions as required by corporate AP.
      • Highlights incorrect document/invoice numbers, dates, amounts, and vendor mismatches for immediate correction. Takes a proactive role in working with a team on vendor holds and resolving errors.
      • Inputs documents, vouchers, invoices, and check requests, ensuring the accuracy of vendor names and coding; adheres to due dates per corporate guidelines.
      • Develop and maintain a filing system for records and documents to ensure easily available information.
      • Handles ad hoc analysis and special projects as requested by management.

      Retail Store Supervisor

      Industry:

      Electrical & Electronics

      Employment Period:

      April 2021 to May 2022 (13 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Tracking company stock levels, invoices, and delivery information.
      • Manage retail staff, among which includes people working on the floor, and the cashiers.
      • Performing inventory inspections.
      • Conducting product research of potential suppliers. Sourcing, canvassing and comparing bids of suppliers.
      • Negotiating terms and prices with suppliers. Placing bulk orders with suppliers and vendors.
      • Reviewing product quality.
      • Preparing cost analysis reports on purchases.
      • Tracking orders and delivery progress.
      • Coordinating with warehouse staff for proper storage.
      • Reporting any damaged or faulty purchases.
      • Maintaining records of all orders and payments.
      • Coordinating with suppliers, delivery team, and warehouse staff.
      • Maintaining working relationships with vendors and suppliers.

      Purchasing Officer

      Industry:

      Construction / Building / Engineering

      Employment Period:

      September 2015 to March 2016 (6 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Research potential vendors.
      • Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers.
      • Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing.
      • Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
      • Review quality of purchased products.
      • Enter order details (e.g., vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases.
      • Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information, and invoices.
      • Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
      • Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses.
      • Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
      • Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
      • Attend trade shows and exhibitions to stay up-to-date with industry trends.

      Lead Generation

      Industry:

      Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR

      Employment Period:

      September 2020 to January 2021 (4 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Prospect leads through relevant channels.
      • Qualify leads by levels of interest.
      • Coordinate lead gen campaigns with marketing and sales.
      • Research prospective customers to identify lead channels.
      • Create and curate content for inbound lead channels.
      • Initiate cold calls, emails, and other outbound communications.
      • Manage leads in the sales pipeline.

      Sales Lead Generation - Part-time

      Industry:

      Others

      Employment Period:

      April 2023 to September 2023 (5 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Research potential leads in apollo application.
      • Generate 120 leads per day from apollo application.
      • Upload the downloaded leads to Neverbounce application for email verifications.
      • Save the validated leads email address to google drive for tracking purposes.
      • Use instantly application to create email campaigns/ loom video campaigns to be sent out tovalidated leads.
      • Upload the validated leads to instantly app together with Calendly link of the client for theleads to have a link to book a schedule.
      • Create a loom video for the lead's website and upload the video link file in instantlyapplication together with the email template provided.
      • Track all the email address that has been sent out through the campaign and monitor thereplies from each email that has been sent.
      • Generate a weekly report and submit it to the CEO directly.
      • Research potential leads in seamless application.
      • Monitoring of clients that booked a call and inform the CEO.

      Accounts Payable Analyst

      Industry:

      Property / Real Estate

      Employment Period:

      June 2023 to May 2024 (11 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      Work at graveyard shifts Communicate with property managers and regional managers. Communicate with the vendor. Check the Work Order/Purchase Order vs the invoice issued by the vendor. Handles residential properties and accurately matches appropriate invoices to purchase orders. Highlights incorrect document/invoice numbers, dates, amounts, and vendor mismatches for immediate correction. Takes a proactive role in working with a team on vendor holds and resolving errors. Generate reports and submit them to the property manager & and vice president. Communicate with team leader and members to update invoices and other issues that arise.

      Purchasing Assistant

      Industry:

      Manufacturing / Production

      Employment Period:

      July 2024 to June 2025 (10 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers. Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts to ensure favorable terms for the organization.
      • Prepare and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner. Review and verify purchase requisitions, ensuring they align with company needs and budget constraints. Acknowledge receipt of purchase orders and communicate order status to relevant teams. 
      • Coordinate and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery. Work closely with logistics providers to optimize shipping routes and costs.
      • Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstock situations. 
      • invoices from vendors with purchase orders and goods received.
      • Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions related to purchasing. 
      • Emailing & Calling corresponding with suppliers and vendors
      • Following up orders / purchases
      • Updating CRM System
      • General Administrative duties

      Education History

      Field of Study:

      Business Studies/Administration/Management

      Major:

      Financial Management

      Graduation Date:

      January 2, 2015

      Located In:

      Philippines

      License and Certification: :

      N/A


      Skills

      ADVANCED ★★★

        Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

      INTERMEDIATE ★★

        GmailCRMMicrosoft Office

      Work at Home Capabilities:

      • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
      • Working Environment: Private Room
      • Speed Test Result: Download: 94.39 MBPS; Upload 94.68 MBPS
      • Internet Type: Fiber
      • Hardware Type: Laptop
      • Brand Name: Lenovo
      • Processor: Intel(R) Core (TM) i7-6700UHQ CPU @ 2.60 GHz
      • Operating System: Windows 10

      All-inclusive Rate: USD $7.66/hr

      Fredie

      Candidate ID: 475750


      ADVANCED

        MYOB Integration, MYOB, Accounts Payable Management, Accounts Receivable Management...

      INTERMEDIATE

        General Accounting...

      Employment Preferences

      Availability:
      Part Time Full Time
      Preferred Timezone:
      US Pacific Standard Time US Mountain Standard Time US Central Standard Time US Eastern Standard Time
      Hourly & Monthly Rate:
      (inclusive of service fee)

      *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

      Part Time: $USD 8.63 per hour or $USD 748.16 per month

      Full Time: $USD 7.66 per hour or $USD 1326.89 per month

      Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

      Fredie is a certified bookkeeper with over twenty years of experience in the Accounting Industry

      Has extensive experience in MYOB from set-up, installation, and application

      Installed and trained clients in the use of MYOB

      Maintained ledgers and trial balance

      Prepared monthly bank reconciliation statements

      Recorded purchases and payables

      Reconciled POs with payments

      Prepared financial statements, profit and loss, and cash flow

      Extensive experience in Accounts Payables and Receivables

      He is open to both part-time and full-time positions and is available to start one week after getting hired
       

      Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Guardian

      https://www.predictiveindex.com/reference-profile/guardian/

      Strongest Behaviors:

      • Driven to protect the company against risk by thoroughly leveraging their background and strictly following “the book.”
      • Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support decisions before action is taken.
      • Detail-oriented and accommodating; most comfortable working as part of a well-defined team for which they produce high-quality output and decisions.
      Behavioral Summary:

      A very conscientious and disciplined person; particularly careful, thorough, and accurate in their work. Fredie  is exacting and strives to produce results that precisely meet the established goals. Works best where there are clear standards, expectations, reporting relationships and measurements for the work. Fredie will depend upon professional training, their own experience, or management leadership, to provide those standards and the structure needed for their work.

      Given sufficient experience, he will produce work of high quality, giving close attention to the accuracy of details. Stable and dependable; consistent in their actions and, if necessary, has sufficient patience to do work of a repetitive nature. Believes in having, and following, well-defined processes and procedures.

       


       


      Employment History

      MYOB Accounting Software Trainer/ACCOUNT SPECIALIST

      Industry:

      Computer / Information Technology (Software)

      Employment Period:

      January 2000 to January 2003 (36 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Official Distributor of MYOB Accounting software in Tacloban City, Philippines
      • Installed and Trained our MYOB clients (Hardware, Pharmacy, Groceries Store and others)
      • In-charged in the recording of the company's purchases and sales.
      • Maintained ledger of customers and suppliers
      • Monitored and done onsite auditing of clients with more than 60 days of unpaid balances
      • Checked on the accuracy of financial reports generated from the system
      • Prepared bank reconciliation statements.

      BOOKKEEPER

      Industry:

      Education

      Employment Period:

      January 2004 to January 2016 (144 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Maintain ledgers and trial balance
      • Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements (maintain 7 funds of the university including dollar account)
      • Assist the team in preparing the financial reports
      • Prepare payroll of 100 part-time faculty members
      • In-charged of students' ledger account.

      ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND PAYABLE SPECIALIST

      Industry:

      Banking / Financial Services

      Employment Period:

      January 2017 to May 2022 (64 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • • Verify the accuracy of clients' ledger account using MYOB
      • Monitor on the aging of accounts receivables (due and demandable)
      • Records all the purchases and payables
      • Reconcile PO's with the amounts paid per supplier
      • Prepare financial statements (Profit and Loss, Statement of Financial Position and Cash Flow)
      • Check on the accuracy of the inventory (physical vs. actual)
      • Analyze financial reports generated from the accounting system

      Education History

      Field of Study:

      Business Studies/Administration/Management

      Major:

      Management

      Graduation Date:

      March 27, 2009

      Located In:

      Philippines

      License and Certification: :

      N/A


      Skills

      ADVANCED ★★★

        MYOB Integration, MYOB, Accounts Payable Management, Accounts Receivable Management, Bookkeeping,

      INTERMEDIATE ★★

        General Accounting

      Work at Home Capabilities:

      • Internet Bandwidth: 25 Mbps
      • Working Environment: Private Room
      • Speed Test Result:
      • Internet Type: Fiber
      • Hardware Type: Laptop
      • Brand Name: Lenovo
      • Processor: ryzen 5
      • Operating System: Windows 10

      All-inclusive Rate: USD $11.57/hr

      Clarine

      Candidate ID: 453524


      ADVANCED

        Accounting, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Xero...

      INTERMEDIATE

        General Accounting, QuickBooks, Xero...

      Employment Preferences

      Availability:
      Full Time Part Time
      Preferred Timezone:
      Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time
      Hourly & Monthly Rate:
      (inclusive of service fee)

      *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

      Part Time: $USD 8.63 per hour or $USD 748.16 per month

      Full Time: $USD 11.57 per hour or $USD 2004.62 per month

      Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

      • Clarine has more than 7 years of relevant work experience performing accounting functions in the bank and retail industries where she supported the following tasks for local and Australian clients:

        • General Accounting 
        • Bookkeeping
        • Credit Analysis & Credit Risk Management
        • Accounts Payable
        • Accounts Receivable
        • Bank Reconciliation
        • Preparation and Review of Invoices
        • Creation & Checking of  Financial Reports
        • Cost Inventory 
        • Processing Insurance and Home Loans
        • Reconciliation of Policies
      • Clarine started her career as an Accounts Payable Specialist and was promoted to the role of Credit Risk Management Specialist liaising with their regional team and conducting orientations for CRM usage to all employees.

      • Recently, Clarine worked with an Australian client where she was tasked with the creation of accounting forecasting for an insurance company.

      • She is proficient with the following tools:

        • Salesforce CRM
        • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales
        • SAP
        • SAGE
        • Advance Microsoft Excel Skills (IFS, Pivots, lookups, basic macro)
        • Jira
        • InfoLease
        • QuickBooks
        • Xero
      • She is available to start immediately and she is amenable to working day shift for any full-time position.

       

      Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Collaborator

      predictiveindex.com/reference-profile/collaborator/

       

      Strongest Behaviors

      • Cooperative, easy-going, and agreeable in getting along with others. A focused, uncritical listener who won’t “rock the boat.”

      • Relative persistence as goals are pursued; keeps at it even when problems pop up.

      • Methodical, steady, and even-paced.

      • Generally takes each day as it comes, greeting it with few worries and a relaxed demeanor, particularly if there’s some predictability involved.

       

      Behavioral Summary

      Clarine is a warm, informal, outgoing, and congenial person who gets along comfortably with most people, meets new people easily and enjoys doing so, and works as well in group situations as well as one-on-one. A persistent, eager helper; has the kind of comfort with intangibles required to do work requiring an intuitive understanding of others’ viewpoints and feelings.

      She is able to reach and stimulate others while being aware of and sympathetically interested in their needs. Unselfish and derives satisfaction from doing things for other people and being liked and appreciated by them for doing so.




       

      Employment History

      Accounting Analyst | Credit Risk Management Specialist | Insurance Coordinator

      Industry:

      Transportation / Logistics

      Employment Period:

      May 2015 to March 2022 (81 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      Credit Risk Management Specialist | Insurance Coordinator

      • Responsible for providing credit analysis and judgment for all credit limit applications made by each Sales Business Unit, through financial statement analysis, payment history review, and other market and financial research prior to giving recommendations and proceeding to top management for approval.
      • Responsible for maintaining the system's financial statements and general informa on records for clients
      • Prepared and regularly sent a Credit Limit Warning Report to the respec ve Sales Business Unit and management.
      • Monitoring, updating, and reporting to management and the Regional Risk Management Team of concerned customer watchlists and credit violation reports
      • Prepared reports for presentation at CRM, interdepartmental, and regional meetings 
      • Conducted CRM and insurance re-orientation for all employees
      • Liaised with Sales Business Units and the Regional Risk Management Team on credit limit queries.
      • CRM-related budget preparation
      • Monitoring and reporting of concerned over dues
      • Reviewed and revised the credit-control guidelines according to current practices 
      • Preparation of SG & A Ra o, for credit limit application purposes
      • Insurance Coordinator (Trade Credit, Fire, and Marine Insurance)
      Accounting Analyst
      • Processing the supplier’s invoice from recording, and preparation of AP vouchers to the actual cash disbursement process
      • Responsible for validating Request for Payment amounts and other details to the attached supporting documents
      • Preparation and recording of monthly accruals
      • Preparation of monthly accounts payable aging report and analyzing details
      • Preparation, sending of the confirmation letter, reconciliation of invoices with vendors/suppliers, and inves ga on of discrepancies
      • Preparation/update of internal guidelines for Accounts Payable based on updated internal control and suggested improvements
      • Processing, verifying, and posting invoices for the goods sold / services rendered 
      • Researching, communicating, and resolving account discrepancies
      • Obtaining information from other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete and that accounts receivable ledgers and journals are up to date
      • Working with other departments to review accounts, client payments, and credit history, and develop new or be er repayment terms
      • Preparation of statements of accounts and sending them to customers for confirmation 
      • Preparation of Accounts Receivable Aging
      • Analysis and investigation of delayed payments
      • Allocation of costs related to purchased inventory and sold (buying cost, du es and taxes, brokerages, and freight expenses)
      • Conduct monthly inventory reconciliation with logistics record 
      • Process and record variance adjustment
      • Preparation of Sales and Cost of Sales Reports and sending them to Sales Department and the top management
      • Recording of inventory-in-transit and allowance for inventory obsolescence
      • Monthly profit and loss analysis and comparison of actual results to the original budget 
      • Preparation of reports (Inventory Aging Report, Outstanding Sales Order, Outstanding Purchase Order, Inventory-in-transit Report, Advances to Suppliers, and Inventory
      • Obsolescence Schedule)
      • Recording and report preparation for loss on disposal of inventory 

      Accountant

      Industry:

      Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR

      Employment Period:

      July 2022 to March 2023 (8 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
      • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
      • Reviewed accounts on a monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
      • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates. 
      • Contacted clients with past-due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
      • Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
      • Followed up on overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
      • Generated monthly accounts receivable reports to submit developments for management review.
      • Utilized Microso Excel and QuickBooks so ware to manage invoices and payments. 
      • Safeguarded documents of accounts receivable and payments to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
      • Inspected account books and recorded transac ons.
      • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts, and tracked expenses.
      • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated detailed and accurate ledgers.
      • Reconciled company bank, credit card, and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
      • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
      • Processed credit card payments
      • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in the general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
      • Managed AR inbox
      • A ended to customer queries and resolve issues and discrepancies

      Education History

      Field of Study:

      Finance/Accountancy/Banking

      Major:

      Accountancy

      Graduation Date:

      May 10, 2015

      Located In:

      Philippines

      License and Certification: :

      Certified Bookkeeper NCIII


      Skills

      ADVANCED ★★★

        Accounting, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Xero, Xero Accounting, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Sage, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Invoice Audit, Inventory Management, Inventory Monitoring, Inventory Analysis, Bank Reconciliation, Insurance Consulting, Loans Processing, Accounting Reconciliation, Accounts Payable Management, Salesforce CRM, Accounts Receivable Management, Bookkeeping,

      INTERMEDIATE ★★

        General AccountingQuickBooksXero

      Work at Home Capabilities:

      • Internet Bandwidth: 15 Mbps
      • Working Environment: Shared Room
      • Speed Test Result: Download: 9.50, Upload: 3.98
      • Internet Type: Fiber
      • Hardware Type: Laptop
      • Brand Name: Huawei
      • Processor: i5
      • Operating System: Windows 10

      All-inclusive Rate: USD $10.59/hr

      Angelica

      Candidate ID: 452845


      ADVANCED

        Accounts Payable Management, Accounts Receivable Management, Xero Accounting, QuickBooks...

      INTERMEDIATE

        Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SAP, Taxation...

      Employment Preferences

      Availability:
      Part Time Full Time
      Preferred Timezone:
      Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time
      Hourly & Monthly Rate:
      (inclusive of service fee)

      *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

      Part Time: $USD 10.59 per hour or $USD 917.59 per month

      Full Time: $USD 10.59 per hour or $USD 1835.19 per month

      Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

      • Angel is a graduate of Business Administration but found herself immersed in the field of accounting for 10+ years now.
      • She's been employed in a number of industries such as design and engineering, IT, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, telco, and food, with clients in APAC and Australia.
      • She is proficient in supporting the following:
        • General accounting
        • Accounts payable management
        • Accounts receivable management
        • Local and APAC taxation
        • End-to-end project accounting
        • Vendor management
        • Card and account reconciliation
        • Month-end report preparation
        • Single touch payroll
      • She is knowledgeable in IAS and BAS.
      • She's been exposed to royalty reporting in a short period of time for a client in the food services.
      • She was a team leader in her most recent employment where she supervised 8 team members.
      • She used software and applications like MS Excel,  Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, NAV, Workday, and BST Global.
      • She can start ASAP.
      • She prefers working the day shift for either part-time or full-time positions.
      Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Adapter

      Strongest Behaviors
      • Relatively independent in taking action on their own ideas. Resourcefully works around most obstacles blocking completion of what they want to accomplish.
      • Eager for results, drive is for swift implementation. Works best in fast-paced environments offering a variety of activities, rather than routines.
      • Fluent, enthusiastic, and comparatively frequent in communication; a motivator who pays attention to others’ points of view.
      Behavioral Summary

      Angelica is a flexible individual who portrays a similar amount of each drive. At times, this person may express certain motivational needs, and at other times those needs may be different.

      Angelica is likely equipped with a diverse behavioral range that provides adaptation from one situation to the next. They may desire to take the lead on a project but are also comfortable accommodating the desires of others and allowing others to assume control – provided the task gets executed correctly.


      Employment History

      Project Accountant

      Industry:

      Construction / Building / Engineering

      Employment Period:

      August 2019 to April 2022 (31 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Continuously seek improvements and simplification by building enhancements and other related changes to help streamline the Finance & PSA processes.
      • Also, part of SMEs which  is to ensure the facts and details are correct so that the project's/program's deliverables will meet the needs of the stakeholders, legislation, policies, standards, and best practices. To achieve this, SMEs will accurately represent their business units' needs to the project team.
      • Manage service and support requests relating to Workday Finance & PSA systems. Deliver efficient, accurate, timely system administration services as per agreed KPIs and SLAs
      • Provide support and troubleshooting on Workday integration patterns to other related Finance & PSA systems - CRM, DWS.
      • Work closely with stakeholders to deliver efficient and accurate configuration as per the business requirements and strategy.
      • Ensure expense claims are coded correctly and within company policies.
      • Review and approve expense claims 
      • Reconcile Card statements and accounts
      • Prepare month-end tasks and reports
      • Assist with expense claim queries and support and promote process efficiency and system improvement.
      • Assist with ad-hoc duties, administration tasks, etc.
      • Ensure internal controls and company policies are complied with
      • Backup to other AP staff when required
      • Provide regular feedback to management

      Accounting Specialist AP/AR

      Industry:

      Computer / Information Technology (Hardware)

      Employment Period:

      February 2019 to July 2020 (17 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Reconcile Monthly Sales reports vs Actual Invoices/Billing. Prepares Weekly Sales & Collection Report. And Monitor Aging Report Every 15th & 30th of the month.
      • Follow up a collection to our client. Maintain accurate posting activities, reconcile and adjust processing as appropriate.
      • Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts Payables and Receivables.
      • Preparing BIR 2307, Preparing and recording check vouchers.
      • Perform day-to-day processing and monitoring of accounts payable transactions.
      • Familiar with government mandated like SSS, PAG-IBIG, PHILHEALTH
      • Maintain supporting documents and files, down payment processing

      Senior Accounting Assistant

      Industry:

      Computer / Information Technology (Software)

      Employment Period:

      January 2018 to January 2019 (11 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Responsible for processing, checking, and encoding accounts payable transactions.
      • Ensures accuracy and completeness of invoice/supporting documents against existing policies/approval limits, Process and close periodic payrolls and send issues to Pay Slip.
      • Correct posting entries in the payments system.
      • Prepared SSS/PHILHEALTH/PAG - IBIG documents and monthly payments. Also, knowledge of BIR remittances like 1601-C,0619-E 2550M and quarterly, etc.
      • Check the manpower agency billing, and coordinate concerns before payment.
      • Prepares summary of unpaid transactions/Uncollected checks.
      • Process expenses and other entries processing Like; as other Reimbursement, Prepares Journal vouchers and posting of entries, and Release transportation allowances to employees are needed.
      • Prepared official receipts based on collection received and credits memos from the representing bank representing a collection of receivables from two companies
      • Review employee expense reimbursements reports based on two cut-off dates per month.
      • Prepared monthly billings for services rendered covering two customers and reviewed employee expense reimbursements reports based on two cut-off dates per month.
      • Maintain appropriately detailed schedules such as lapsing schedules for property and equipment subsidiary records for receivables, advances, and Payables and Process direct deposit payments thru the bank online. From JobStreet.com

      Accounting Officer (Accounts Payables/Receivables)

      Industry:

      BioTechnology / Pharmaceutical / Clinical research

      Employment Period:

      January 2016 to January 2018 (23 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Process all vendor invoices of suppliers & responsible for timely payment of company's payable.
      • Receive and validate suppliers' invoices and request for payments to ensure proper distribution of expenses to various departments.
      • Process request requisitions to reconcile suppliers and resolve differences.
      • Maintain accounting ledger by verifying & posting accounting transaction monitoring accruals for management accounts.
      • Provide accurate and effective document preparation and record management relative to AP function with record retention policies & procedures.
      • Process and strictly monitor the audit cash advances, liquidation & Reimbursement.
      • Custodian of Petty Cash Disbursement, disburse petty cash by recording entry.
      • In charge of daily deposit & Bank transactions; Receive & Monitoring Cash & check collection.
      • Prepared weekly PDC report.
      • Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying computing, posting, and recording accounts receivable data.
      • Master Data Management/Maintenance, Check of Credit Risk
      • Monitor and prepares daily, weekly & monthly report.
      • Monitor and perform follow-ups due to collect from customers.
      • Prepare Aging report every month & reconciliation per customer.
      • Validate expense report & forwarded to the sales team.
      • Monitoring record-keeping and inventory of fixed assets (Office equipment, Furniture, and other company properties).
      • Prepare & reconcile monthly report inventory & yearend inventory report from forwarded by supply chain, distributions inventory report.
      • Monitoring of bank accounts and reporting to the DEPARTMENTAL HEAD to ensure that there are sufficient funds in the main account cover payments made.

      Accounts Payable Analyst (Project-Based)

      Industry:

      Oil / Gas / Petroleum

      Employment Period:

      August 2015 to January 2016 (4 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Supplier Invoices/Operation Management
      • Conduct three-way matching with Purchase orders and GRNs in case of Purchase order-based Invoices.
      • Ensure proper approval and authorization in case of non-Purchase order-based Invoices
      • Account accurately and the invoice incorrect code and timely payment
      • Perform audit check to ensure the employee's claim is as per country expenses reimbursement policy
      • Ensure the Expense claims are duly approved by the relevant authority.
      • Accounts accurately the claim incorrect code and timely payment
      • Check accuracy of inter-company invoices as per policy. 
      • Ensure the expense claims are duly approved by the relevant authority.
      • Process VAT claims received from tax department to local country office And Prepare batches of an invoice for data entry.
      •  Provide support for resolving vendor queries and the vendor's statement of accounts (SOA).
      • Maintain all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and corporate accounts payable files 

      Telephone Consumption of bayan tell and PLDT, Sub-Contractor

      Industry:

      Telecommunication

      Employment Period:

      June 2012 to July 2015 (37 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Ensure that the Accounts Payable are being informed that invoices are reviewed and match all documents for payment.
      • Analyze invoice and match supporting documents coordinate with affiliate or vendor in case Process the accounts payable voucher
      • Daily monitor of Liquidations, Disbursement, Cash Advance, and petty cash and also process an invoice by the standard procedure set out in the standard AP operating procedure as well as in the Agreed- company affiliates' specific guidelines.
      • Assist in check releasing ensuring all payments made are authorized with proper approvals and covered with Official Receipt by Destiny policies and BIR guidelines.
      • Handle queries and/or requests of internal and external customers AP team including but not limited to updating the status of check for pick up.
      • Assist in validating the status of 'STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS" of vendor's service
      • Prepare bills, invoices, and bank deposits.
      • Prepares bank deposit, general ledger posting, statement, and payables.
      • Monitor company bank statement.
      • Monitor customer payment transactions and create reports based on agreed schedules to ensure that amounts are matched with corresponding records.

      ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE (ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE)

      Industry:

      Employment Period:

      April 2010 to June 2012 (26 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Monitor and review Accounting (AR) and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
      • Prepare discrepancy reports with corresponding attachments (Debit/Credit Notes and other supporting documents)
      • Prepares sales assistant reimbursement summary.
      • Prepare Statement of Accounts (SOA) sales invoice required timely and accurate manner.
      • Monitor of liquidation of Employee, Disbursement, Cash Advance, Petty cash (PCF).
      • Prepare Statement of Accounts of Clients send billing/Invoice to clients through Shipping, Messenger thru sending Email.
      • Collate service sheets and delivery receipt for billing from liquidation.
      • Coordinate and follow up with the clients for Tax Certificate (2307).
      • Files and organize all the billing documents & Invoice.
      • Handle Tele-collection to Customers coordinate the schedule of the collection with the messenger.
      • Scan all Supportive documents or another related invoices.
      • Prepared Monthly sale report.
      • Secure revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving the discrepancies.
      • Filling of sales and Tax Returns, also Monitor Accounts Receivable Aging reports

      Application Development Sr Analyst

      Industry:

      Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

      Employment Period:

      April 2022 to January 2023 (9 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Analyze business functions in Finance or HR at a high level to identify business opportunities, value cases, and roadmap for leveraging.
      • Performs analysis, conceptual design, configuration, and implementation of design in financial space
      • Exposure to Workday Financial.
      • Supervised 8 people to secure all the processes are smooth and followed the process based on the contract and agreement of our client and own end- to end program delivery.
      • Advance Workday Reporting Skills and Dashboard creation and prepared project lifecycle documentation and project management plans.
      • Direct reporting to clients and Stakeholders regarding the status of Quarterly Business reviews and request of clients.

      Education History

      Field of Study:

      Business Studies/Administration/Management

      Major:

      Business Administration

      Graduation Date:

      March 1, 2020

      Located In:

      Philippines

      License and Certification: :

      N/A

      Field of Study:

      Business Studies/Administration/Management

      Major:

      Business Administration Management

      Graduation Date:

      May 1, 2010

      Located In:

      Philippines

      License and Certification: :

      N/A


      Skills

      ADVANCED ★★★

        Accounts Payable Management, Accounts Receivable Management, Xero Accounting, QuickBooks,

      INTERMEDIATE ★★

        Microsoft Dynamics NAVSAPTaxation

      Work at Home Capabilities:

      • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
      • Working Environment: Private Room
      • Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/13399160514
      • Internet Type: Fiber
      • Hardware Type: Desktop
      • Brand Name:
      • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5
      • Operating System: Windows 10

      All-inclusive Rate: USD $8.63/hr

      Lorely

      Candidate ID: 442981


      ADVANCED

        Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Email Handling, Customer Handling...

      INTERMEDIATE

        SAP, Bank Reconciliation, Vendor Management, Order Management...

      Employment Preferences

      Availability:
      Part Time
      Preferred Timezone:
      Australian Eastern Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Western Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time
      Hourly & Monthly Rate:
      (inclusive of service fee)

      *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

      Part Time: $USD 7.66 per hour or $USD 663.44 per month

      Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

      Lorely is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Financial Management. She has a wide range of expertise in administrative tasks including:
      • Billing and Collections
      • Bank Reconciliation
      • Invoice processing
      • Journal entries
      • Inventory
      • Account Receivables and Account Payables
      • Email management 
      • Data entry
      She is proficient in using different tools and software:
      • ERP
      • Peachtree
      • Quickbooks
      • Xero
      • Google Workspace
      • Microsoft Office
      She is available to start immediately

      Predictive Index Profile - Artisan
      https://www.predictiveindex.com/reference-profile/artisan/

      Strongest Behaviors
      • Cooperative, easy-going, and agreeable in getting along with others. A focused, uncritical listener who won’t “rock the boat.”
      • Operationally, as opposed to socially, focused. Thinks, in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly; follows, in a literal way, that execution plan.
      • Works at a steady, unwavering pace; most comfortable with familiar processes, environments, and coworkers. Doesn’t easily change.
      Behavioral Summary

      Lorely is thoughtful, disciplined, and particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within their area of expertise. Works at a steady, even pace, leveraging their background for the betterment of the team, company, or customer.

      Employment History

      Branch Coordinator

      Industry:

      General & Wholesale Trading

      Employment Period:

      June 2016 to September 2018 (26 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Preparation of the Daily Sales and Collection Report for the day.
      • Handling of cash and/or checks received
      • Preparation of Sales Subsidiary Journal and Collection Journal
      • Tagging of service calls received and coordinating with service engineers
      • Preparation of TCP Billings
      • Inventory Control and Management

      Billing and Collection Officer

      Industry:

      Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

      Employment Period:

      February 2019 to January 2021 (23 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Billing and sending invoices to client
      • Coordinating with Globe and Smart
      • Handling client queries / Resolving disputes
      • Informing and reminding clients about their outstanding balances
      • Posting of payments to QuickBooks 
      • Managing online store

      Buyer II

      Industry:

      Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

      Employment Period:

      January 2021 to April 2022 (14 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Backlog Buyer
      • Order Management
      • Coordinating with Inside Sales and Vendors

      Education History

      Field of Study:

      Business Studies/Administration/Management

      Major:

      Financial Management

      Graduation Date:

      January 1, 2016

      Located In:

      Philippines

      License and Certification: :

      N/A


      Skills

      ADVANCED ★★★

        Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Email Handling, Customer Handling, Bookkeeping, Xero Accounting, QuickBooks, Accounts Receivable Management, Accounts Payable Management, Billing, Collections,

      INTERMEDIATE ★★

        SAPBank ReconciliationVendor ManagementOrder Management

      Work at Home Capabilities:

      • Internet Bandwidth: 15 Mbps
      • Working Environment: Shared Room
      • Speed Test Result: Download: 2.70, Upload: 8.00
      • Internet Type: Fiber
      • Hardware Type: Laptop
      • Brand Name: Asus
      • Processor: Inter Core i3 10th Gen
      • Operating System: Windows 10

      All-inclusive Rate: USD $8.63/hr

      Rochel

      Candidate ID: 442006


      ADVANCED

        Administrative Skills, Financial Accounting, Data Entry, Invoicing...

      INTERMEDIATE

        QuickBooks, Xero, AppFolio, SAP Accounting...

      Employment Preferences

      Availability:
      Part Time Full Time
      Preferred Timezone:
      Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time Hawaii Standard Time Alaska Standard Time US Pacific Standard Time US Mountain Standard Time US Central Standard Time US Eastern Standard Time UK London
      Hourly & Monthly Rate:
      (inclusive of service fee)

      *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

      Part Time: $USD 8.63 per hour or $USD 748.16 per month

      Full Time: $USD 8.63 per hour or $USD 1496.32 per month

      Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

      • Roch is a Commerce graduate and has been working for 16 years now. In 2016, she transitioned to remote work where she provided her services to US, AU, and UK-based clients in real estate, fitness, and finance industries, respectively. Her most recent job was as an on-call Transaction Coordinator for a US-based real estate company.
      • She is proficient in supporting the following:
        • Bookkeeping
        • Data entry
        • Accounts payable management
        • Accounts receivable management
        • Invoice processing
        • Property Listing
        • Database management
        • Bank reconciliation using Xero
      • Roch also had the opportunity to support customers and perform some admin tasks such as email management, research, data entry, social media management, and a little project management.
      • With her local employment, she did timekeeping and payroll, along with 201 file record-keeping.
      • She used software and applications such as Xero, QuickBooks Desktop, AppFolio, SAP, Oracle, Zeevou, Google Workspace (Drive, Spreadsheets), Asana, Microsoft Office Apps (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Slack, WhatsApp, Asana, Trello, and PT Minder.
      • She can start anytime.
      • She is amenable to working in any time zone for either part-time or full-time roles
      Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Artisan

      Strongest Behaviors

      • Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.
      • Works at a steady, unwavering pace; most comfortable with familiar processes, environments, and co-workers. Doesn’t easily change.
      • Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
      Behavioral Summary

      Rochel Arabelle is thoughtful, disciplined, and particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within their area of expertise. Works at a steady, even pace, leveraging their background for the betterment of the team, company, or customer.

      With experience and/or training, they will develop a high level of specialized expertise. Serious and dedicated to the job and the company. Their work pace is steady and even-keeled, and they’re motivated by a real concern for getting work done thoroughly and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to their decision-making; Rochel Arabelle plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.


      Employment History

      Finance and Accounting Specialist

      Industry:

      Others

      Employment Period:

      April 2006 to September 2019 (161 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Admin tasks
      • Email Management task
      • Invoicing
      • Finance Reports
      • Cash allocation
      • AR and AP process
      • HR roles (recruitment / maintaining and updating 201 files )
      • Real Estate tasks

      Real Estate Virtual Assistant

      Industry:

      Property / Real Estate

      Employment Period:

      January 2016 to August 2016 (7 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Process Invoices and Research
      • Email management / Update lead's files
      • Maintain and update lead's report
      • Create Marketing materials / Flyers
      • Email management
      • Checking property bookings and guests inquiries

      Admin / Personal Assistant

      Industry:

      Grooming / Beauty / Fitness

      Employment Period:

      October 2016 to January 2018 (15 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Manage and create Finance Report
      • Accounts Receivable process and reports
      • Accounts Payable process and reports
      • Create and process Invoices and Billings
      • Basic Auditing and Reconciliation
      • Email management (handled inquiries )
      • Social media management ( create and manage postings)
      • Monitor and update client's progress and profiling
      • Research and admin tasks
      • Engaged in business planning for business growth

      CSR / Loan Virtual Assistant

      Industry:

      Banking / Financial Services

      Employment Period:

      September 2017 to August 2018 (11 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Manage and analyze client's Bank Statement and Credit File reports
      • Email management
      • Client's verification and update/monitor client's details

      Bookkeeper / Bill Entry

      Industry:

      Accounting / Audit / Tax

      Employment Period:

      November 2019 to February 2020 (2 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Allocation and post of transaction bills
      • Process / verify / check Invoices and Bills
      • Maintain and update client's details

      General Executive Assistant

      Industry:

      Property / Real Estate

      Employment Period:

      July 2019 to March 2021 (20 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Manage and create Finance Report
      • Accounts Receivable process and reports
      • Accounts Payable process and reports
      • Create and process Invoices and Billings
      • Basic Auditing and Reconciliation
      • Email management (handled inquiries )
      • Social media management ( create and manage postings)
      • Manage Property listing
      • Research / Data Entry

      Accounts Payable Assistant

      Industry:

      Manufacturing / Production

      Employment Period:

      April 2020 to October 2023 (42 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Manage and monitor AR and AP on the Supplier’s Account
      • Accounts Payable process and reports
      • Accounts Receivable process and reports
      • Create, verify, and process Invoices and Billings
      • Check ETA for deliveries related to time frame
      • Monitor product deliveries related to any discrepancies
      • Email management (handled supplier's inquiries )
      • Chasing supplier's for payments and Invoices
      • Research, reports, and admin tasks

      Transaction Coordinator | Admin VA

      Industry:

      Property / Real Estate

      Employment Period:

      September 2023 to October 2023 (1 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Dealt with creation and contract offers
      • Manage, monitor, and update leads
      • Social media posting of available properties
      • Email Management for inquires

      Education History

      Field of Study:

      Commerce

      Major:

      Business Management

      Graduation Date:

      January 1, 2006

      Located In:

      Philippines

      License and Certification: :

      N/A


      Skills

      ADVANCED ★★★

        Administrative Skills, Financial Accounting, Data Entry, Invoicing, Customer Handling, Personal Assistance, Bookkeeping, Billing, Real Estate, Accounts Payable Management, Accounts Receivable Management,

      INTERMEDIATE ★★

        QuickBooks, Xero, AppFolio, SAP AccountingCRMOracleAsanaTrello

      Work at Home Capabilities:

      • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
      • Working Environment: Private Room
      • Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/13977832367
      • Internet Type: Fiber
      • Hardware Type: Desktop
      • Brand Name: N/A
      • Processor: Intel Core i3
      • Operating System: Windows 10

      All-inclusive Rate: USD $8.05/hr

      Alyne

      Candidate ID: 439196


      ADVANCED

        Accounting, Executive Assistance, Administrative Skills...

      INTERMEDIATE

        Bookkeeping, Accounting, Accounting Reconciliation, Accounts Payable Management...

      Employment Preferences

      Availability:
      Full Time Part Time
      Preferred Timezone:
      Australian Eastern Standard Time US Pacific Standard Time US Eastern Standard Time
      Hourly & Monthly Rate:
      (inclusive of service fee)

      *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

      Part Time: $USD 8.05 per hour or $USD 697.33 per month

      Full Time: $USD 8.05 per hour or $USD 1394.66 per month

      Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

      • Alyne has been working since 2014 and handled roles such as Accounting clerk (Payroll), Executive Assistant to the CEO, Virtual Assistant, and Bookkeeper within accounting, retail, furnishing, and BPO industries.
      • She honed her skills in:
        • Accounting & Bookkeeping
        • Payroll
        • Invoices
        • Accounting Receivables
        • Accounting Payables 
        • Sales report preparation
        • Reconciliations
      • She is well-versed with software and tools such as MS Word, MS Excel, Google Workspace , Calendar and Slides, QuickBooks, Google Meet, Slack, Skype, SAP Hana, and Xero.
      • She is amenable to start immediately.
      Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Persuader

      Strongest Behaviors
      • Works at a faster-than-average pace, producing results in general accordance with schedules and “the book.”
      • Detail-oriented; typically makes and follows a plan to keep track of things and usually follows up to ensure completion.
      • Focused on operational efficiencies: thinks about what needs to be done and how it can be done quickly without losing quality. Impatient with routines.
      Behavioral Summary

      Alyne Joy is an engaging, stimulating communicator, poised and capable of projecting enthusiasm and warmth, and of motivating other people.

      Has a strong sense of urgency, initiative and competitive drive to get things done, with emphasis on working with and through people in the process. Understands people well and uses that understanding effectively in influencing and persuading others to act.


      Employment History

      Accounting Clerk (Accounts Payable)

      Industry:

      Healthcare / Medical

      Employment Period:

      June 2014 to September 2014 (3 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Releasing of checks to suppliers
      • Counter checking receipt for payable
      • Prepares payable summary and checks

      Accounting Clerk (Payroll)

      Industry:

      Manufacturing / Production

      Employment Period:

      November 2014 to November 2015 (12 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Generates attendance of employees
      • Prepares pay slips
      • Encode salaries of each employee thru online banking
      • Checking in and out of employees

      Accounting Staff (Accounts Receivable) and Executive Assistant to the CEO

      Industry:

      Retail / Merchandise

      Employment Period:

      December 2015 to January 2022 (73 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      Accounting Assistant
      • Prepares Monthly Sales Report
      • Prepares Statement of Account and AR Master list
      • Doing the AR Procedures for collection
      • Conduct a monthly collection of customers through phone call (overdue accounts)
      • Sorting and filing receipts
      • Counter checking prices on the receipts
      • Filing important document of customers
      Executive Assistant to the CEO
      • Scheduling appointments and meetings
      • Preparing documents for meetings and business trips
      • Word processing, creating spreadsheets and presentations
      • Arrange international and domestic travel (land trips, flights and hotels)
      • Handle sensitive/confidential information requiring a high level of discretion
      • Manage expenses and liquidation of receipts
      • Arrange and reserve conference rooms, catering and audio visuals for meetings.
      • Maintain contact details (business and personal contacts)
      • Personal Household Management such as travel arrangement, deliveries and assist in event planning
      • Making online orders
      • Other miscellaneous tasks

      Virtual Assistant/ Bookkeeper

      Industry:

      Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

      Employment Period:

      August 2021 to November 2022 (15 Months)

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      Bookkeeper
      • Prepares Sales Report
      • Invoices and Payment entries
      • Posting expenses
      • Manage customer’s data
      • Follow-up payment for posting
      • Reconciliations
      • Accrual for Customer Visits
      Virtual Assistant
      • Appointment setting (Manually setting to Google Calendar)
      • Work on Online Presence
      • Social Media Management
      • Calendar and Email Management
      • Making layout for Send out cards (Birthdays, Holidays, etc.)
      • Miscellanous tasks (Personal household management, travel arrangements, online orders)
      • Video and Audio editing for Podcast

      Education History

      Field of Study:

      Commerce

      Major:

      Management Accounting

      Graduation Date:

      January 1, 2014

      Located In:

      Philippines

      License and Certification: :

      N/A


      Skills

      ADVANCED ★★★

        AccountingExecutive AssistanceAdministrative Skills

      INTERMEDIATE ★★

        BookkeepingAccountingAccounting ReconciliationAccounts Payable Management

      Work at Home Capabilities:

      • Internet Bandwidth: 25 Mbps
      • Working Environment: Private Room
      • Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/13399313734
      • Internet Type: Fiber
      • Hardware Type: Laptop
      • Brand Name: ACER
      • Processor: 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1135G7 @ 2.40GHz 2.42 GHz
      • Operating System: Windows 10

      *includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.

      **Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.

      BAS Preparation

      The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requires companies to prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS). This document summarises obligations for:

      • Goods and Services Taxes (GST),
      • Pay As You Go (PAYG) with withholding, and
      • Other taxes.

      Bookkeepers can take this task off your plate by:

      • Gathering all necessary financial data like expenses, sales, and GST collected and paid;
      • Calculating the GST amounts to be reported on the BAS;
      • Managing and calculating PAYG withholding; and
      • Lodging the BAS through ATO’s online portal or through registered agents.

      Financial Reporting

      Lastly, bookkeepers have financial reporting skills. They prepare and maintain income statements (profit and loss), balance sheets, and cash flow statements. They also:

      • Compile financial data from various sources within the business;
      • Organise and categorise data to create a comprehensive financial report;
      • Ensure financial statements adhere to regulatory requirements; and
      • Record revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity figures.

      These reports uphold transparency, accountability, and credibility in terms of financial management.

      Skills and Qualifications of a Professional Bookkeeper

      Finding a qualified and reliable bookkeeper can be tough. You have to find the right balance between technical, soft, and interpersonal skills, including:

      Accounting Knowledge

      A bookkeeper must have the adequate accounting knowledge to prepare, interpret, and analyse income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Moreover, they should be able to facilitate:

      • Abidance with taxation laws and regulations;
      • Compliance with local, state, and federal tax requirements; and
      • Calculation of tax liabilities and manage tax filings.

      It also helps if the candidate is proactive when it comes to continuous learning and upskilling.

      Technical Proficiency

      Bookkeeping software proficiency is also a necessary skill. Your bookkeeper must possess enough working knowledge of various accounting software tools, such as:

      • QuickBooks,
      • Xero,
      • MYOB, and
      • Microsoft Excel.

      Furthermore, they should be:

      • Adept at using cloud-based accounting systems;
      • Good at database management;
      • Familiar with electronic payment systems; and
      • Updated with current advancements in financial technology.

      Attention to Detail

      On top of technical and accounting skills, bookkeepers must pay attention to detail.

      They have to be thorough and meticulous in tracking and recording every financial transaction. Otherwise, even minor errors can lead to costly discrepancies or legal sanctions. They should:

      • Scrutinise financial documents including invoices, receipts, and bank statements;
      • Verify all data entries;
      • Identify any inconsistencies;
      • Double-check and cross-reference figures; and
      • Reconcile accounts to ensure all transactions are accurate.

      Simply put, attention to detail is indispensable to maintaining your business’ financial integrity and sound financial management.

      Regulatory Knowledge

      Regulatory Knowledge

      Bookkeepers are expected to be more familiar with tax laws and other industry-specific regulations impacting financial reporting and record-keeping.

      By doing so, they can properly calculate tax liabilities and prepare necessary documents for relevant authorities. They must also:

      • Understand laws on employee compensation, benefits, and tax withholdings;
      • Ensure payroll processes comply with labor laws and employment standards; and
      • Know the timelines for submitting financial statements and disclosures.

      Organisational Skills

      Lastly, a good bookkeeper must be organised. Good organisation skills allow them to handle large volumes of financial data more effectively.

      They do this by:

      • Maintaining meticulous records;
      • Categorising expenses;
      • Managing invoices and receipts;
      • Creating schedules to ensure all financial activities are completed on time; and
      • Having effective filing systems for quick access to financial documents.

      Thus, having an organised bookkeeper is essential for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial statements, thus improving your business’ financial operations.

      How to Find a Good Bookkeeper in Australia

      Finding the right bookkeeper can be tricky. Fortunately, there are tried and tested ways to make it easier:

      Tip #1: Understand the Scope of Bookkeeping Tasks.

      Understand the Scope of Bookkeeping Tasks

      It’s important to identify the tasks you can delegate to your bookkeeper. This helps you set clear expectations and find a candidate who matches these requirements.

      Here’s a step-by-step guide:

      • Assess the Scope of Bookkeeping Tasks – Start by identifying aspects of your specific bookkeeping needs like volume of transactions, complexity of financial activities, and frequency of reports. This thorough evaluation helps you select a candidate who can handle the multifaceted and challenging nature of bookkeeping.
      • Determine the Required Level of Expertise – The complexity of your business’ financial operations dictates the level of expertise required. For a small business, a bookkeeper with basic accounting knowledge may suffice. However, larger companies with intricate financial activities may need someone with advanced qualifications.
      • Identify Specific Industry Requirements – Different sectors have unique requirements and bookkeepers must understand specific nuances and regulatory demands. For instance, construction and healthcare industries may come with specialised tax considerations, inventory management requirements, or project accounting needs.

      Tip #2: Review Qualifications and Experience.

      Qualifications and experience are equally important when selecting candidates. These pertain to both essential skills and practical knowledge. Here are some tips on how to screen more effectively:

      • Verify Educational Background – Always verify a candidate’s educational background, particularly their formal education or training in accounting or bookkeeping. Look for qualifications like degrees in accounting, finance, or certifications from reputable institutions.
      • Check Professional Certifications – Organisations like the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) provide certifications as proof that bearers completed rigorous training, passed exams, and maintained ongoing professional development.

      In addition, look for certifications that match your needs. For instance, if your business handles complex tax matters, look for a bookkeeper with Australian taxation knowledge.

      • Evaluate Work Experience – Look for a bookkeeper who has a good track record in similar roles. These include experience in reconciling bank statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, and preparing financial reports. Moreover, ask about the size and complexity of businesses they’ve worked with. Bookkeepers experienced with similar financial operations are better equipped to meet your specific needs.

      Tip #3: Evaluate Technical Skills.

      You should also consider their familiarity with industry-specific software or tools like inventory management systems, point-of-sale software, or specialised reporting tools.

      Here are the technical skills you should look for:

      • Proficiency with Accounting Software – Modern accounting uses software tools such as Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks. A skilled bookkeeper should know these platforms well and be able to use their features effectively. You should also consider their willingness to learn new software updates and technological advancements. This shows their commitment to maintaining and enhancing their skills.
      • Knowledge of Australian Tax Laws – The candidate should be knowledgeable about AU tax laws. Tax regulations are intricate and subject to frequent updates, requiring bookkeepers to stay informed to apply these accurately. They also have to be well-versed in GST requirements, fringe benefits taxes (FBT), and other relevant tax obligations specific to your industry.
      • Ability to Manage Financial Reporting and Compliance – A bookkeeper not only manages day-to-day financial transactions. They also ensure that your business meets legal and regulatory obligations. As such, they should have a strong understanding of compliance obligations such as tax filing deadlines, superannuation obligations, and reporting requirements.

      Tip #4: Check Membership in Professional Associations.

      Check Membership in Professional Associations

      Membership in professional associations is an indicator of a bookkeeper’s adherence to industry standards. These associations often require members to maintain ongoing education and training, keeping them updated with the latest industry trends.

      Let’s take a look at some examples:

      • Membership in the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) – ICB members are required to undertake continuous professional development courses in tax laws, accounting standards, and technological advancements. The ICB also enforces a code of ethics requiring members to maintain integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. Moreover, it provides members with industry updates, allowing them to stay informed of best practices.
      • Membership in the Australian Bookkeepers Association (ABA) – Meanwhile, ABA is a professional body representing bookkeepers across Australia. An ABA membership often indicates that a bookkeeper has met high standards of professional practice. Just like the ICB, it also requires its members to continue upskilling with ongoing education and training.

      Tip #5: Review References and Testimonials.

      Lastly, ask for references. This gives you a view of the candidate’s track record and their contributions to other businesses’ financial management. Here’s how to do it:

      • Request Client References – Ask the candidate to provide references from both current and past clients. These references can offer insights into their capabilities, reliability, and overall performance.
      • Read Online Reviews and Testimonials – You can also search online and see what past clients are saying about the candidate. Begin by checking their LinkedIn accounts or personal websites. Online reviews often highlight specific strengths and weaknesses. Look for comments about their:
        • Accuracy in maintaining financial records;
        • Responsiveness to client queries; and
        • Ability to meet deadlines.
      • Check Case Studies or Success Stories – Reviewing case studies helps you see a bookkeeper’s skills in action. Meanwhile, success stories highlight the importance of measurable results like timely tax submissions, cost savings, and increased financial accuracy. This information can guide you in finding the right candidate who demonstrates the same characteristics.

      The Importance of Bookkeepers for Australian Businesses

      Bookkeepers play a vital role in the success and sustainability of Australian businesses due to the following reasons:

      1. They Maintain Accurate Financial Records.

      An efficient and organised bookkeeper keeps well-maintained records, ensuring transparency and reducing the likelihood of discrepancies. This results in smooth audits and reviews by external auditors.

      Moreover, accurate records support effective internal controls. They help monitor expenses, detect fraud, and keep all financial practices in line with the company’s policies.

      2. They Help You Comply with Regulations.

      A good bookkeeper helps businesses operate smoothly within the bounds of the law.

      Their knowledge of financial reporting, payroll taxes, and other industry-specific regulations help businesses:

      • Adhere to government-mandated standards;
      • Maintain financial transparency; and
      • Report financial performance to stakeholders.

      3. They Provide Financial Analysis.

      They Provide Financial Analysis

      Bookkeepers also help business owners understand financial performance, trends, and areas of strength or concern. Some bookkeepers also conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial results against budgets or historical data.

      This financial analysis helps businesses project future financial outcomes and cash flow scenarios while planning for growth, expansion, or potential challenges.

      4. They Help You Save Time and Resources.

      Accounting and bookkeeping mistakes can be costly. They’re also time-consuming and taxing, especially for those with no accounting background. This is where bookkeepers come in.

      They streamline financial processes by efficiently recording and categorising business-related transactions. This organisation reduces the time spent on manual data entry and reconciliation tasks.

      Additionally, bookkeepers mitigate the risk of costly errors, penalties, or audits. They understand legal requirements, saving you potential costs associated with non-compliance.

      FAQs

      Here are some frequently asked questions related to bookkeeping:

      What is Single Touch Payroll (STP) and how do bookkeepers handle it?

      STP is an Australian reporting rule where employers send payroll information to the Australian Taxation Office every time they pay their staff. This includes salaries, wages, PAYG withholding, and superannuation. Bookkeepers handle STP by using compliant payroll software that automatically sends this information to the ATO. This way, businesses meet their reporting obligations in a timely and accurate manner.

      How Often Should a Business Update its Financial Records?

      Businesses should update their financial records regularly, ideally weekly or monthly. This frequency keeps financial data current and accurate. It also provides timely insights into cash flow, profitability, and financial health.

      What Is the Difference Between Cash and Accrual Accounting, and How Do Bookkeepers Manage These Methods?

      Cash accounting records transactions when cash is received or paid out. Meanwhile, accrual accounting records transactions when they occur, whether money changes hands or not. Bookkeepers apply these methods based on business needs. In terms of cash accounting, they keep accurate records of cash receipts and payments. For accrual accounting, they record revenues and expenses when earned or incurred. Lastly, they reconcile cash and accrual method differences to ensure accurate financial reporting that meets your business goals.

      Conclusion

      A good bookkeeper can help your business grow while ensuring compliance with AU tax laws, regulations, and industry standards. Their financial insights enable business owners like you to manage cash flow effectively, assess profitability, and strategise growth opportunities.

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      Syrine is studying law while working as a content writer. When she’s not writing or studying, she engages in tutoring, events planning, and social media browsing. In 2021, she published her book, Stellar Thoughts.

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      Syrine is studying law while working as a content writer. When she’s not writing or studying, she engages in tutoring, events planning, and social media browsing. In 2021, she published her book, Stellar Thoughts.

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