Bookkeeper / Finance Officer

Satellite Office; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Satellite Office in Metro Manila is seeking a Finance and Administration Officer to own day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, month-end reporting, and finance administration for its Australian client base.

The role emphasises hands-on Odoo experience, MYOB payroll, Xero, and tax compliance, with a path from onsite to work-from-home after the first year. You will liaise with external firms and support process improvements to scale the finance function.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, real-world Odoo experience — this is the most important requirement for the role.
• At least 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience with MYOB payroll, including Australian superannuation obligations.
• Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate directly with the business owner and external accounting firm.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong reconciliation and month-end accounting skills.
• Experience working with multiple entities is an advantage.
• Xero experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Australian GST, BAS, and ATO compliance concepts is a plus.
• CPA or equivalent accounting qualification is advantageous.
• A continuous-improvement mindset, with an interest in automation and improving finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliations using Odoo and Xero.
• Process payroll and superannuation through MYOB, maintaining records.
• Handle month-end close, trial balances, reconciliations, and P&L reporting.
• Identify tax-relevant transactions and prepare workpapers for the external firm.
• Liaise with external firm on finance and tax requirements.
• Improve processes in Odoo: reconciliation rules, scheduled actions, recurring entries.
• Monitor outstanding payments and follow up as needed.
• Manage finance inboxes and respond to queries professionally.
• Support ongoing development of the finance function.

Skills

Odoo

Bookkeeping

MYOB payroll

English communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Month-end accounting

Multiple entities experience

Xero desirable

GST/BAS/ATO familiarity

CPA advantageous

Continuous-improvement mindset

Education

CPA or equivalent accounting qualification

Tools

Odoo

Xero

MYOB

Job description

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Work for our global clients and immerse in our rich and diverse company culture where you can thrive, grow and just be aweSOme!

WHAT IS A FINANCE AND ADMIN OFFICER?

Our awesome client, a fast-growing Australian business operating across multiple entities, is looking for a Finance and Administration Officer to be part of their Finance & Administration team.

Own the day-to-day finance function, managing bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, month-end reporting, and finance administration while helping improve and automate processes as the business continues to scale.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES?

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliations using Odoo and Xero, including weekly bank reconciliations and the accounts payable cycle.
• Process payroll and superannuation through MYOB while maintaining accurate employee and contractor records.
• Handle month-end close activities, including trial balances, account reconciliations, and entity-level profit & loss reporting.
• Identify tax-relevant transactions and prepare accurate workpapers for the external accounting firm.
• Liaise directly with the external accounting firm regarding finance and tax-related requirements.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements directly within Odoo, including reconciliation rules, scheduled actions, and recurring journal entries.
• Monitor outstanding payments and provide occasional follow-up where required.
• Manage shared finance and administration inboxes and respond to queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of the finance function as the business grows.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Hands-on, real-world Odoo experience — this is the most important requirement for the role.
• At least 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience with MYOB payroll, including Australian superannuation obligations.
• Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate directly with the business owner and external accounting firm.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong reconciliation and month-end accounting skills.
• Experience working with multiple entities is an advantage.
• Xero experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Australian GST, BAS, and ATO compliance concepts is a plus.
• CPA or equivalent accounting qualification is advantageous.
• A continuous-improvement mindset, with an interest in automation and improving finance processes.

WORK ARRANGEMENT

Work onsite for the first year, with the opportunity to transition to a work-from-home setup after one year, based on performance and business requirements.