Finance Officer

Terra Firma Industries Pty.; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 3,125,000 - 4,241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work arrangement

Quarterly Manila meetups

Job summary

Terra Firma Industries is seeking a Finance Officer to manage end-to-end Australian bookkeeping, payroll, and compliance for a remote-first role with Manila meetups.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure accurate financial information, strong controls, and timely reporting across BAS, PAYG, superannuation, and payroll tax obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• Minimum 6+ years' experience in Australian bookkeeping or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting principles and compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing BAS, PAYG, Superannuation, and Payroll Tax obligations.
• End-to-end Australian payroll processing experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience supporting Australian external audits and year-end financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end bookkeeping functions including accounts payable and general ledger maintenance.
• Process payroll and employee-related payments in compliance with Australian regulations.
• Prepare BAS, PAYG, Superannuation, Payroll Tax and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Support financial controls, cash flow management, and management reporting.
• Assist with audits and year-end financial reporting.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Australian accounting knowledge

Stakeholder support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Zoho Books

Xero

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Terra Firma, we imagine infrastructure differently. As a leading manufacturer and supplier of composite access covers and infrastructure products in Australia, we’re reshaping the way materials are designed, engineered, and delivered. Our innovative approach is tailored to meet the evolving needs of Australia’s Industrial Products sector including local councils, road authorities, utilities, telecommunications, and infrastructure providers. Our composite solutions help our clients improve worker safety, minimise environmental impact, and significantly reduce lifecycle costs.

We are a forward-thinking company focused on delivering high-quality solutions to our clients across Australia. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a highly capable Finance Officer to join our team. This is a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial operations while supporting Australian reporting, compliance, cash flow management, payroll, and business decision-making. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement, and stakeholder support.

What’s in it for you:

Be part of an industry-leading Australian company with strong growth momentum

Play a key role in supporting finance performance and operations

Thrive in a collaborative environment that values initiative, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Enjoy a remote working arrangement with one-day-a-quarter in-person Manila meetups

Work hours aligned with AU business time

What You Will Be Doing:

The Finance Officer is responsible for end-to-end bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Financial Controller and the Management Team to maintain strong financial controls, provide timely financial information, and support business decision-making.

Manage end-to-end financial operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and cash flow administration.

Process payroll and employee-related payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Australian employment, taxation, superannuation, and payroll regulations.

Prepare Australian statutory reporting and compliance obligations, including BAS, PAYG, Superannuation, Payroll Tax, audit support, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Support effective financial management through process improvement initiatives, and the optimisation of finance systems and controls.

What You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.

Minimum 6+ years' experience in Australian bookkeeping or similar finance role.

Strong understanding of Australian accounting principles and compliance requirements (a must)

Demonstrated experience preparing BAS, PAYG, Superannuation, and Payroll Tax obligations.

End-to-end Australian payroll processing experience.

Advanced bookkeeping and reconciliation skills.

Experience preparing monthly management reports.

Advance proficiency working with accounting software such as Zoho Books, Xero, or similar ERP systems.

Experience supporting Australian external audits and year-end financial reporting.

Experience in a construction, manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environment is desirable but not required

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Financial accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills skills.

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Work Setup & Requirements

Capable of remote work

Fast and stable internet (minimum 100mbps)

Comfortable working AU business hours

Ability to attend quarterly in-person Manila meetups with other remote employees

Ability to travel to Australia if required