Finance & Operations Manager (031-1184)

​​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 mate