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Intermediate Accountant at The Back Room Offshoring Inc.. Want to be part of a community that focuses on work-life balance, provides competitive salary and fantastic opportunities?. The Backroom Offshoring Inc. is a KPO company experiencing strong dynamic growth and we want you to be part of it!. . Located at One West Aeropark in Clark Pampanga, a world-class building with top facilities, a conducive work environment is guaranteed!. Purpose of the Position. This role is a key production role within the offshore pod. The Intermediate Accountant is responsible for efficiently preparing large volumes of compliance work to a high standard, enabling the Pod Senior Accountant to review, finalise, and provide advice.. The role is primarily focused on:. . Compliance delivery:. Preparing GST returns, reconciliations, workpapers, trial balances, annual accounts, and income tax return supporting schedules accurately and on time, in line with RightWay processes and templates. . . Senior support:. Producing tidy, review-ready files with clear notes, assumptions, and query lists to minimise rework and accelerate turnaround. . . Internal process discipline:. Following workflow, quality standards, and data security requirements, and proactively improving how work is delivered. . . Development:. Building technical capability in NZ accounting and tax compliance through coaching, feedback, and structured learning. . Key Relationships. Pod Senior Accountant (NZ) . Accounting Managers . NZ leadership (as applicable) . Offshore Team Leader and offshore team members . Customers (limited/direct contact as required and appropriate) . Suppliers/external contacts (rare; only as directed) . Key Accountabilities and Performance Measures. 1) Compliance Production (Core of the Role). Responsibilities:. Prepare GST returns accurately and on time for designated clients, including supporting reconciliations and GST workpapers. . Maintain accurate client ledgers: bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, coding integrity, journals, and preparation to trial balance. . Prepare interim and annual accounts/workpapers to a review-ready standard (all schedules, reconciliations, fixed asset support, accruals/prepayments, etc.). . Support income tax return preparation by compiling supporting schedules and required information (companies, individuals, trusts, partnerships) as directed by the Senior Accountant. . Maintain the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering financial transactions. . Work within RightWay templates and checklists to enable quick and consistent review. . Performance Measures:. On-time delivery against workflow deadlines and pod targets . Low rework rate (minimal repeated review points month-to-month) . High-quality workpapers (clear, complete, easy to follow) . Consistent productivity aligned with pod targets (e.g., utilisation/time budgets) . 2) Pod Support & Communication. (Internal-first; client contact where needed). Responsibilities:. Escalate issues early (missing data, unclear treatment, time budget risks, technical uncertainty). . Ask for help when needed, providing clear summaries of completed work and outstanding issues. . Draft concise client queries (when requested) and assist with follow-ups using approved channels and templates. . Maintain clear reviewer notes: assumptions, judgment calls, items to confirm, and next steps. . Performance Measures:. Clarity and timeliness of internal communication . Quality of query lists (reduces back-and-forth and speeds completion) . 3) Internal Processes, Controls, and Information Security. Responsibilities:. Follow workflows, naming conventions, workpaper standards, and quality checklists. . Maintain accurate and up-to-date timesheets and job/time records. . Protect confidentiality and comply with security requirements (client data handling, access control, secure storage, approved tools only). . Participate in team meetings, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. . Performance Measures:. Process adherence (low exceptions) . Strong file hygiene (correct saving, naming, version control) . Security compliance (zero breaches) . 4) Personal and Professional Development. Responsibilities:. Take ownership of learning NZ compliance work (GST, financial statements preparation, workpaper standards, basic NZ tax concepts). . Apply feedback from Seniors and Managers and demonstrate month-on-month improvement. . Build efficiency by learning recurring client patterns, effective template use, and productivity shortcuts without compromising quality. . Performance Measures:. Demonstrated skill growth and reduced review notes over time . Increased independence on standard client work . Essential Skills and Attributes. Strong accounting fundamentals (reconciliations, trial balance preparation, financial statement basics) . High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy . Ability to work at pace while maintaining quality (production mindset) . Motivated, coachable, and receptive to feedback . Comfortable escalating early and asking questions when unsure . Clear written communication (internal and limited external/client communication) . Reliable time management and ability to meet deadlines and time budgets . Team-oriented and effective in a remote/offshore collaboration model with NZ teams . Experience and Qualifications. Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, or equivalent . At least 2 years’ experience in public practice, shared services, or outsourcing/BPO accounting . Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero preferred) and intermediate Excel skills . Exposure to NZ accounting or tax compliance . Willingness to work required NZ business-hour overlap as agreed (for pod collaboration and handovers) . Workplace Health, Safety, and Wellbeing. Comply with health and safety policies and take reasonable care for personal and others’ health and safety. . Miscellaneous. Other duties reasonably within capability may be required from time to time, with consultation where appropriate.. Company Location: Philippines.