Candidate No. 459464
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John Kenneth

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Xero Accountant

MYOB Accountant

General Accountant

Skills

★★★ Advanced:

Xero, Xero Accounting, Accounting, Taxation, more

★★ Intermediate:

General Accounting, Xero, more

Hourly Rate Gauge

Today's value  AUD $17.34

$15.19

if $ 1 = PHP 42

$19.31

if $ 1 = PHP 30
Currency Fluctuation Range

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

Employment Preferences

Availability:

 Full Time

Preferred Timezone:

Australian Central Standard Time, Australian Eastern Standard Time, Australian Western Standard Time, New Zealand Daylight Time, US Central Standard Time

Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)

Full Time: AUD $17.34 per hour or $3005.98 per month

*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
John Kenneth possesses over 7 years of experience in accounting and financial operations, particularly with a focus on Australian accounting standards and tools like Xero. His advanced skill set in BAS reporting and GST compliance aligns well with roles requiring precision in financial management and tax reporting.

  • He managed accounts payable/receivable, conducted GST reconciliation, financial forecasts, annual budgets, and bank reconciliations.

  • He prepared and analyzed financial statements, reconciled transactions, and handled business activity statements and tax returns.

  • He managed payroll, financial forecasting, and assisted in HR-related tasks like drafting employment agreements.

  • He supported Australian accounting processes and ensured compliance for tax reporting.

  • He prepared reconciliations, processed commission payments, and reviewed aged payables/receivables.

Skills:

  • Advanced expertise in Xero Accounting, Australian GST, and BAS Reporting.

  • Intermediate to advanced skills in General Accounting and Taxation.

  • Proficient in preparing financial forecasts, reconciliations, and handling tax-related reports.

Strengths:

  • Extensive experience in financial forecasting and compliance with Australian GST standards.

  • Proficient in multiple roles that required adaptability across finance, HR, and accounting functions.

  • Advanced expertise with accounting tools, especially Xero.

This candidate is well-suited for accounting roles requiring hands-on expertise in Australian tax compliance, financial management, and reconciliation tasks, particularly in SMEs or outsourcing environments.

  • John Kenneth has been working for 9 years in the field of Accounting firm. 
  • He  graduated with a double degree in Bachelor of Accounting technology and Master of Business Administration. 
  • He is Accountant specializing in bookkeeping, preparation of management reports, and forecast. Experienced with all stages of accounting cycle. Well-versed on handing payable and receivable. Knowledge in preparing Business Activity Statements and Tax Return for lodgements. Interpret accounting policy and regulations. Strong background in payroll and sufficient experience in human resource.
  • He worked with clients that cater to Australia and UK. 
  • He is proficient in accounting tools such as:
    • Xero
    • MYOB
    • Quickbooks
  • He is currently rendering and can start after a week notice. 
Employment History
Finance and HR Officer
Industry:OthersEmployment Period:June 2018 to February 2018 (1 Month)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Posted month end journals 
  • Assisted the CFO in the preparation of Management Reports
  • Assisted the Chief Financial Officer with preparation of Cashflows and Financial Forecasts
  • Collated supporting documents for Audit process and attending audit queries and reports
  • Prepared draft Letter of Offer, Employment Agreements, Incentive Deeds, and GP Remuneration worksheets
  • Managed employees in Wage Easy and Quick Super
  • Processed draft pay runs in Wage Easy
Accountant
Industry:Accounting / Audit / TaxEmployment Period:February 2018 to September 2022 (55 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Posting month end journal
  • GST Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation, Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheet reconciliation
  • Collating supporting documents for Audit process and attending to audit queries and reports
  • Setting up new companies on xero accounts and onboarding companies
  • Preparing financial forecasts and annual budgets
Accounting Consultant
Industry:Accounting / Audit / TaxEmployment Period:January 2019 to September 2022 (44 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Prepare asset, liability, capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
  • Enter account information and reconcile financial transactions
  • Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit & loss statement, and other reports
  • Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
  • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account informatio
  • Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
  • Interpret accounting policy and regulations
  • Prepare Business Activity Statements and Tax Return for lodgement
Accounts Officer
Industry:Not ApplicableEmployment Period:March 2015 to June 2016 (15 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:• Prepared daily cash flow forecast and daily banking reports • Reviewed aged payables report and aged receivables report • Prepared bank reconciliation, credit card reconciliation, and balance sheet reconciliation • Analyzed transactions per account and posted manual journals as required • Processed monthly brokers commission payments • Processed daily payments
Finance Officer
Industry:Not ApplicableEmployment Period:July 2016 to December 2016 (5 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:• Ensured the soft sailing of company's accounting and reporting accuracy to help in company's decision making • Supervised the Payroll Team in preparing weekly and monthly payroll reports • Supervised the Purchasing Team in approving purchase order requests, and focus on demand planning forecast
Accountant
Industry:Not ApplicableEmployment Period:December 2016 to June 2017 (6 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:Supported client (Australian accounting firm based in Perth) the support needed to meet their objective by ensuring that the financials being prepared for their clients is well audited, recorded, and adjusted for tax reporting and business advisory
Education History

Field of Study:

Not Applicable

Major:

Accounting Technology

Graduation Date:

January 2013

Located In:

Philippines

License and Certification:

Not Applicable

Skills

★★★ Advanced:
Xero, Xero Accounting, Accounting, Taxation, Australian GST, BAS Reporting

★★ Intermediate:
General Accounting, Xero

Work at Home Capabilities

Internet Bandwidth:

Between 5mbps to 100mbps

Working Environment:

Private Room

Speed Test Result:

Download: 35.29, Upload: 85.80

Internet Type:

Fiber

Hardware Type:

Desktop

Brand Name:

Built-in

Processor:

Intel Core i5

Operating System:

Windows 10