Looking for Philippines-based candidatesJob Role: Finance & Operations Manager Compensation range: $2,000 AUD - $2,500 AUD / MonthlyEngagement type: Independent Contractor AgreementWork Schedule: This role is expected to align with the Sydney business hours (6 AM - 2 PM / 7 AM - 3 PM, Monday to Friday).Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. 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 Sydney-based electrical contracting business delivering high-quality electrical services across residential and commercial projects. Alongside their electrical operations, they manage a growing portfolio of property renovation, investment and development projects across Australia and the Philippines.Role Overview: The Finance & Operations Manager will oversee finance administration, reporting and operational support across the client’s Australian contracting and property entities. Working with the Directors and external advisers, you will maintain accurate records, manage payroll administration and project profitability, and improve business systems through automation and AI. This role suits a proactive finance professional who can manage multiple priorities and bring structure to a growing business.Key Responsibilities:Finance & AccountingManage day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration using XeroMaintain accurate financial records across Australian business entitiesPrepare BAS information and supporting documentation for review by the external accountantManage Accounts Payable processes, including:Processing supplier invoicesFiling and maintaining supplier documentationPreparing monthly supplier payment runsSetting up bank payments for Director review and approvalReconciling supplier statements against the Accounts Payable ledger monthlyManage Accounts Receivable processes, including:Preparing customer invoices and progress claimsFollowing up outstanding debtor accountsTaking ownership of invoice collection processesMaintaining accurate debtor recordsAssist with cash flow forecasting and financial planningMaintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedulesPrepare monthly reporting packs including:Profit & Loss reportsBalance Sheet reportingCash flow reportingBudget vs actual analysisSupport end-of-year financial preparation and reporting requirementsPayroll & Compliance AdministrationManage weekly payroll administrationMaintain employee records and payroll documentationSupport compliance with Australian payroll requirements, including:Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting requirements and deadlinesSuperannuation Guarantee obligations and quarterly contribution deadlinesAssist with employee onboarding processesPrepare documentation relating to apprentices and new employeesManage WorkCover / Workers Compensation administrationCoordinate insurance administration and renewal processes, including:Business insuranceWorkers Compensation insuranceProfessional Indemnity insuranceOther relevant policiesMaintain organised records in line with Australian and Philippine documentation requirementsProject Finance & OperationsPrepare weekly project profitability reportsTrack project performance, including:Labour costsMaterialsSupplier expensesProject marginsUnderstand company overheads and assist with pricing calculations for quotationsMonitor project financial performance and identify opportunities for improvementManage purchase order processesSupport job scheduling and workforce allocationPrepare weekly labour allocation communications for staffWork within Simpro to:Upload project materials and labour informationMonitor job progressMaintain accurate project costingReconcile Simpro information with Xero to ensure both systems remain alignedBusiness Systems & Process ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve operational efficiencyAssist with implementation and improvement of business systemsEstablish and maintain CRM processesMaintain SharePoint or similar document management systemsUse AI tools to improve workflows, automate repetitive tasks and increase efficiencyCreate improved processes, templates and documentationLiaise with IT support providers where requiredRecommend technology improvements that support business growthExecutive & Business SupportProvide general operational support to DirectorsAssist with administration relating to:Business operationsProperty investmentsRenovation projectsInvestment propertiesManage administrative requirements relating to Philippine property ownershipAssist with household and investment property administration where requiredCoordinate documentation and information across multiple stakeholdersPhilippines Entity SupportLiaise with accounting and legal partners in Manila regarding local requirementsAssist with administration relating to Philippine entities and operationSupport understanding of cross-billing between Australian and Philippine entitiesMaintain documentation relating to Philippine staff requirements, reporting and complianceAssist with administration relating to property purchasing and ownership processes in the PhilippinesRequirementsEssentialBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related fieldProven experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance administration or operations managementStrong hands-on experience using Xero, with sound knowledge of Australian bookkeeping, payroll and financial-administration processesFamiliarity with BAS, Single Touch Payroll and superannuation requirementsExperience managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll and reconciliationsExperience preparing management reports, cash-flow forecasts and budget-versus-actual analysis, with the ability to interpret Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and project-costing informationStrong Microsoft Excel skillsExcellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively and build trusted working relationshipsHighly organised, reliable and proactive, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and competing prioritiesCommercially minded and detail-oriented, with strong financial awareness and the ability to see the bigger pictureProcess-driven and focused on continuous improvement, with a willingness to adopt new technologyComfortable taking ownership, working independently and handling confidential information professionallyCommitted to delivering accurate, high-quality workHighly DesirableExperience supporting an Australian business, particularly within construction, electrical contracting, trades, renovation or propertyExperience using Simpro or another job-management platform and reconciling job information with XeroExperience with project-profitability reporting, progress claims or construction invoicingFamiliarity with CRM and document-management platforms such as SharePointExperience improving processes, documenting workflows and using AI or automation toolsExposure to Philippine business operations, property administration or compliance requirementsWork Arrangement & Expectations:This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client workReflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)
Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Finance & Operations Manager
Compensation range: $2,000 AUD - $2,500 AUD / Monthly
Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement
Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the Sydney business hours (6 AM - 2 PM / 7 AM - 3 PM, Monday to Friday).
Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. 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 Sydney-based electrical contracting business delivering high-quality electrical services across residential and commercial projects. Alongside their electrical operations, they manage a growing portfolio of property renovation, investment and development projects across Australia and the Philippines.
Role Overview: The Finance & Operations Manager will oversee finance administration, reporting and operational support across the client’s Australian contracting and property entities. Working with the Directors and external advisers, you will maintain accurate records, manage payroll administration and project profitability, and improve business systems through automation and AI. This role suits a proactive finance professional who can manage multiple priorities and bring structure to a growing business.
Key Responsibilities:
Finance & Accounting
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration using Xero
- Maintain accurate financial records across Australian business entities
- Prepare BAS information and supporting documentation for review by the external accountant
- Manage Accounts Payable processes, including:
- Processing supplier invoices
- Filing and maintaining supplier documentation
- Preparing monthly supplier payment runs
- Setting up bank payments for Director review and approval
- Reconciling supplier statements against the Accounts Payable ledger monthly
- Manage Accounts Receivable processes, including:
- Preparing customer invoices and progress claims
- Following up outstanding debtor accounts
- Taking ownership of invoice collection processes
- Maintaining accurate debtor records
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and financial planning
- Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
- Prepare monthly reporting packs including:
- Profit & Loss reports
- Balance Sheet reporting
- Cash flow reporting
- Budget vs actual analysis
- Support end-of-year financial preparation and reporting requirements
Payroll & Compliance Administration
- Manage weekly payroll administration
- Maintain employee records and payroll documentation
- Support compliance with Australian payroll requirements, including:
- Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting requirements and deadlines
- Superannuation Guarantee obligations and quarterly contribution deadlines
- Assist with employee onboarding processes
- Prepare documentation relating to apprentices and new employees
- Manage WorkCover / Workers Compensation administration
- Coordinate insurance administration and renewal processes, including:
- Business insurance
- Workers Compensation insurance
- Professional Indemnity insurance
- Other relevant policies
- Maintain organised records in line with Australian and Philippine documentation requirements
Project Finance & Operations
- Prepare weekly project profitability reports
- Track project performance, including:
- Labour costs
- Materials
- Supplier expenses
- Project margins
- Understand company overheads and assist with pricing calculations for quotations
- Monitor project financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Manage purchase order processes
- Support job scheduling and workforce allocation
- Prepare weekly labour allocation communications for staff
- Work within Simpro to:
- Upload project materials and labour information
- Monitor job progress
- Maintain accurate project costing
- Reconcile Simpro information with Xero to ensure both systems remain aligned
Business Systems & Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
- Assist with implementation and improvement of business systems
- Establish and maintain CRM processes
- Maintain SharePoint or similar document management systems
- Use AI tools to improve workflows, automate repetitive tasks and increase efficiency
- Create improved processes, templates and documentation
- Liaise with IT support providers where required
- Recommend technology improvements that support business growth
Executive & Business Support
- Provide general operational support to Directors
- Assist with administration relating to:
- Business operations
- Property investments
- Renovation projects
- Investment properties
- Manage administrative requirements relating to Philippine property ownership
- Assist with household and investment property administration where required
- Coordinate documentation and information across multiple stakeholders
Philippines Entity Support
- Liaise with accounting and legal partners in Manila regarding local requirements
- Assist with administration relating to Philippine entities and operation
- Support understanding of cross-billing between Australian and Philippine entities
- Maintain documentation relating to Philippine staff requirements, reporting and compliance
- Assist with administration relating to property purchasing and ownership processes in the Philippines
Requirements
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
- Proven experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance administration or operations management
- Strong hands-on experience using Xero, with sound knowledge of Australian bookkeeping, payroll and financial-administration processes
- Familiarity with BAS, Single Touch Payroll and superannuation requirements
- Experience managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll and reconciliations
- Experience preparing management reports, cash-flow forecasts and budget-versus-actual analysis, with the ability to interpret Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and project-costing information
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively and build trusted working relationships
- Highly organised, reliable and proactive, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and competing priorities
- Commercially minded and detail-oriented, with strong financial awareness and the ability to see the bigger picture
- Process-driven and focused on continuous improvement, with a willingness to adopt new technology
- Comfortable taking ownership, working independently and handling confidential information professionally
- Committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work
Highly Desirable
- Experience supporting an Australian business, particularly within construction, electrical contracting, trades, renovation or property
- Experience using Simpro or another job-management platform and reconciling job information with Xero
- Experience with project-profitability reporting, progress claims or construction invoicing
- Familiarity with CRM and document-management platforms such as SharePoint
- Experience improving processes, documenting workflows and using AI or automation tools
- Exposure to Philippine business operations, property administration or compliance requirements
Work Arrangement & Expectations:
This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
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 (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)
At Hunt St we help Australian companies directly hire top 5% remote talent in the Philippines. You will be hired directly by the client, typically as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.
At Hunt St we help Australian companies directly hire top 5% remote talent in the Philippines. You will be hired directly by the client, typically as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.
