Senior Bookkeeping & Finance Operations Specialist (007-00398) at Hunt St

, , Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

3500.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bookkeeping, Finance Operations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Payroll Management, GST Compliance, Inventory Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Management Reporting, Problem Solving, Communication, Process Improvement, Detail Orientation, Time Management, Financial Analysis

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Looking for Filipino (Philippines-based) candidates Job Role: Senior Bookkeeping & Finance Operations Specialist Compensation range: $3,000 – $3,500 AUD/Month Engagement type: Independent Contractor Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time. Who We Are: 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. Who The Client Is: Our client is a well-established, family-operated supplier in the landscape materials industry, with multiple generations of experience in their regional market. They specialise in sourcing, curating, and delivering a wide range of natural stone, landscape rock, and related materials suitable for residential, commercial, and civil projects. About the Role This role is for a senior offshore finance professional, performing end-to-end bookkeeping while providing management-level financial insights. The ideal candidate is closer to a junior financial controller, capable of managing daily transactional finance, month-end close, reporting, and cash flow forecasting. This is not a data-entry role, we need someone who can actively improve processes, margin control, and financial discipline. Key Responsibilities: 1) Transactional Finance Ownership Manage end-to-end accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, following up on customer payables, collections, and supplier payments. Perform daily or near-daily bank and credit card reconciliations. Maintain clean, consistent coding aligned with management reporting needs. Complete payroll tasks accurately and on time. Maintain account review processes, including assessing new accounts and creating documentation for terms and procedures. 2) Month-End Close (Controller-Lite Standard) Run a structured month-end close with a documented checklist. Deliver P&L, balance sheet, and basic cash flow reports as part of month-end. Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and call out any variances. Ensure payroll, GST, and inventory balances reconcile. 3) Compliance Support Prepare GST/BAS schedules for accountant review. Maintain payroll compliance (super, PAYG, leave liabilities). Coordinate clean handover to external accountants for year-end and tax purposes. 4) Inventory, Margin, and Profitability Insight Maintain accurate inventory valuation and adjustment processes. Produce gross margin reporting by product, customer, or channel. Identify margin leakage, pricing issues, and cost allocation problems. 5) Cash and Working Capital Management Maintain a rolling cash forecast and highlight upcoming risks early. Actively manage receivables and support credit control processes. Plan supplier payments aligned with cash position and terms. 6) Management Reporting and Insight Produce a monthly management pack with variance commentary. Highlight key issues, trends, and recommend actionable steps. Track KPIs relevant to sales, margin, and cash performance. Expected Outputs & Cadence: Daily/Weekly: Bank reconciliations, invoicing, allocations, AR collections, and cash forecast updated. Monthly: Month-end close completed, management reports issued with commentary, balance sheet reconciled. Quarterly: Demonstrable process improvements and control enhancements. Systems: Keypay, Odoo, Power BI, Excel, FathomHQ or similar Required Skills and Qualifications: 6–10+ years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounting operations, or assistant controller roles (preferably with Australian SME experience). Strong English communication and confident liaising with business owners and external accountants. Comfortable working independently with clear accountability. CPA qualification is advantageous but not mandatory. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver. 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”)

Responsibilities

The role involves managing end-to-end bookkeeping and providing management-level financial insights. Key tasks include transactional finance ownership, month-end close processes, compliance support, and cash management.