Finance & Operations Manager (031-1184)

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Budget / SalaryA$2,000–2,500
TypeContract
LocationPhilippines
Posted2 hours ago
​​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”)

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