Senior Accountant – AP Lead

(Internal title: Assistant Financial Accountant)

 

About the role

Join the growing Finance team and take ownership of a high-volume accounts payable function, while building your skills across month-end, fixed assets and reporting for an Australian business. You’ll lead a small team, work directly with our Australian finance leaders, and help shape how the finance function works as the business grows. This is a role for someone who wants more than processing: you’ll spot problems, fix them, and help automate the work along the way.

 

Team, Reporting and Relationships

You’ll report to the Senior Financial Accountant (Australia) and work closely with:

• The wider Finance team in Australia and the Philippines
• Operational teams and team leaders
• External service providers and suppliers

 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the AP team. Supervise and develop two AP team members, set priorities and make sure work is accurate and on time.
• Own the AP function end to end, including:
  • Managing the AP inbox and supplier queries
  • Running the approval process for 2,000+ bills a month
  • Price checking and resolving discrepancies
  • Matching bills to the right projects and cost centres
  • Monthly AP reporting
• Lead month-end AP close, including reconciliations, investigating and resolving anomalies, and meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Manage the fixed asset register, including capitalisation and depreciation, reviewing additions and disposals, and supporting asset tracking and reporting.
• Improve how we work. Find gaps in processes and controls, suggest fixes, and help automate regular reports as the business scales.
• Work on projects with senior finance team members, gaining exposure to wider analysis and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams so reporting is accurate and timely.

 

Expected Behaviours

We expect that you will:

• Approach your role with enthusiasm and a positive attitude, working the necessary hours to perform your duties effectively and efficiently
• Actively embody and demonstrate Lovelight’s five core values in your daily work, decision-making and interactions with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders
• Understand and comply with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines designed to support our operations and workplace culture
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment by embracing diversity and valuing different perspectives
• Treat all colleagues with respect and actively discourage any form of discrimination or unfair treatment

 

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Philippine board passer.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience, including hands-on experience supporting Australian accounting operations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and accounting practices.
• Proven experience managing high-volume accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment approvals, supplier queries, and reconciliations.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to lead, guide, and develop a small finance or accounts payable team.
• Solid understanding of month-end closing activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience maintaining fixed asset registers, including asset capitalisation, depreciation, additions, and disposals.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with cloud-based accounting or ERP systems. Experience with MYOB Acumatica is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify process improvements.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Australian finance leaders, operational teams, and external stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes, strengthen financial controls, and support automation initiatives.

 

 

Work Details

• Shift: Monday to Friday: 5:30am- 2:30pm or 6:30am- 3:30pm; depending on business needs
• Location: Makati | Hybrid work set-up — onsite for the first 3 months, then 2-3 days per week onsite thereafter.
• Status: Full-time or Contractual engagement

 

 

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