Finance Officer – Multi-Country Finance Operations, Xero

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete accounts payable process, which includes verifying invoices, coding, routing for approval, preparing payments, reconciling suppliers, and resolving queries.

• Handle accounts receivable tasks, such as customer invoicing, allocating payments, tracking receipts, reconciling accounts, and following up on outstanding or disputed invoices.

• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records for suppliers and customers, along with financial documentation.

• Assist with Australian payroll processing and payroll reconciliations.

• Collaborate with outsourced payroll providers in Malaysia and India.

• Prepare necessary schedules for BAS, GST, payroll tax, workers' compensation, and other statutory obligations.

• Reconcile bank accounts, corporate cards, payroll clearing accounts, and balance sheet accounts.

• Assess employee expense claims and corporate card transactions for compliance, coding, substantiation, and approval.

• Maintain precise financial records in Xero.

• Oversee timesheet completion and ensure data quality in Projectworks.

• Review customer invoices produced from project and time data.

• Assist in month-end closing procedures through journal entries, accrual schedules, reconciliations, and transaction reviews.

• Document processes and provide cross-training for finance team members.

• Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders, escalating exceptions as necessary.

• Carry out other duties relevant to the position as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business with a focus on Accounting is a must.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in roles such as Finance Officer, Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or in a senior bookkeeping position is essential.

• Proven experience supporting an Australian business and strong knowledge of Australian GST, BAS, payroll tax, and payroll compliance requirements.

• Significant hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice coding, approval controls, payment preparation, and supplier reconciliations.

• Practical experience in accounts receivable, encompassing customer invoicing, payment allocation, receipt reconciliation, and monitoring outstanding balances.

• Experience in payroll processing or payroll review across Australia, Malaysia, and India, including payroll reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.

• Familiarity with multi-country finance operations in Australia, Malaysia, and India.

• Proficient in Xero, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate supporting records.

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliation schedules.

• Experience in managing employee expense claims and corporate card controls within a delegated authority framework.

• Experience in preparing month-end journals, accrual schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Ability to verify timesheets, project data, and customer invoices, ensuring accurate application of Australian GST treatment.

• Familiarity with Projectworks and Employment Hero is a plus.

• Experience in reviewing outputs from outsourced payroll providers across multiple countries is advantageous.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Capability to work autonomously within a small, hands-on finance team and provide reliable coverage during leave.

• High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality when managing payroll, employee, and financial information.

• Experience in professional services, advisory, consulting, or another people-centric business is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work-from-home flexibility.

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM PHT, with adjustments for daylight savings.

• HMO coverage for 2 dependents along with medical reimbursements.

• Government-mandated benefits.

• Opportunities to collaborate with leading companies in Australia and beyond.

• Training programs designed for career development.

• Company outings, team activities, and wellness sessions.

• A supportive and inclusive culture.

• Dedicated managers focused on your growth and success.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Additional entitlements.

• Structured programs for career development.

• A people-first culture emphasizing stability, growth, and employee well-being.