Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) - (017-1437)

Hunt St Pty Ltd; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 609,000 - 730,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work via EOR

Job summary

Hunt St Pty Ltd is seeking Philippines-based candidates for a Finance Officer (Accounts Payable). This fully remote role operates under an Employer of Record (EOR) for an Australian client, handling supplier invoices, reconciliations, and payments.

The position offers approximately PHP 60,000 per month, depending on experience, with AU business hours. A detail-oriented finance professional with AP experience is ideal for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, finance administration or bookkeeping.
• Understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment procedures.
• High accuracy in handling financial records and transactions.
• Strong organization and ability to meet payment deadlines.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software; ability to maintain digital records.
• Clear written and verbal communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Proactive in resolving discrepancies and following established processes.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices with accuracy and approvals before payment.
• Maintain AP records with correct GL and departmental coding.
• Monitor payment due dates and prepare payment runs for approval.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams on invoice queries and documentation.
• Process staff reimbursements and corporate card transactions per policy.
• Keep financial records organized for audits and reporting.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
• Support AP-related reports and ensure compliance with controls.

Skills

Accounts payable

Finance admin

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Confidential data handling

Xero

Tools

Xero

Weel

Wise

Job description

Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Finance Officer (Accounts Payable)

Work Schedule: AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday)

Compensation range: Approx. PHP 60,000 / Monthly (Depending on experience)

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be formally employed through an Employer of Record (EOR) arrangement. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote, so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: Our client is a well-established faith-based organisation located in Melbourne, Australia, dedicated to supporting both its local congregation and the wider community through a range of programs, services, and outreach initiatives. Alongside its day-to-day operations, the organisation manages multiple ministries, community projects, and operational functions that require strong financial stewardship and well-structured internal processes.

With a collaborative leadership team and a commitment to continuous improvement, they are seeking a dependable finance professional who values accuracy, integrity, and service. This is an opportunity to become part of an organisation where your work directly contributes to supporting meaningful community initiatives while helping strengthen financial operations behind the scenes.

Role Overview: Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Officer to support its day-to-day financial operations, with a primary focus on accounts payable. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating payment activities, and assisting with reconciliations and routine finance administration.

This role is suited to someone who is organised, reliable, and comfortable managing financial transactions with accuracy while ensuring payments are processed in a timely and controlled manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, correct GST treatment, and appropriate approvals before payment.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records, including appropriate general ledger and departmental coding in the accounting system.
• Monitor supplier payment due dates and prepare payment runs for review and authorisation.
• Reconcile supplier statements and accounts payable balances, investigating and resolving discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice queries, payment issues, and missing supporting documentation.
• Review and process staff reimbursements and corporate card transactions, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and approval requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records and supporting documentation to support audits, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and other routine finance administration activities as required.
• Support month-end closing activities, including reviewing outstanding payables, identifying accruals, and preparing relevant accounts payable reports.
• Ensure compliance with established financial controls, payment approval procedures, and organisational policies.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounts payable processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in accounts payable, finance administration, bookkeeping, or a similar finance role.
• Understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, payment procedures, and basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when handling financial records and transactions.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and payment deadlines.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and accounting software, with the ability to maintain accurate digital records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion and integrity.
• A proactive approach to resolving discrepancies and following established financial processes.

Nice to Have:

• Experience using accounting platforms such as Xero, Weel, Wise or similar systems.
• Experience supporting finance operations within a not-for-profit, church, or other faith-based organisation.
• Exposure to month-end reporting, bank reconciliations, or general bookkeeping.

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up via an Employer of Record (EOR) service.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile