Finance & Admin Officer: Bookkeeping, Payroll & Process Automation

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

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.