Accounts & Finance Officer (005-0040)

<p><strong>Looking for Filipino (Philippines-based) candidates&nbsp;</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Job Role: Finance All-Rounder&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (AU Time Zone)</strong></p><p><em><strong>PH Equivalent:&nbsp; Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (PH Time)</strong></em></p><p><strong>Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement</strong></p><p><strong>Salary Range: 1,400 – 1,600 AUD/month</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Who We Are: </strong>At Hunt St, we help Australian companies directly hire the top 5% of 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.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Who the Client Is: </strong>Australia’s leading provider of direct cremation services.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Role Overview: </strong>We are looking for a versatile and dependable finance all-rounder who can step in and cover different roles when team members are absent. This person will handle payroll, accounts payable, collections, reconciliations, and related finance tasks. You must be comfortable using Stripe, GoCardless, Xero, and HubSpot, and be confident in taking and making calls — excellent communication skills are essential.&nbsp;</p><p>The right candidate will have a sharp eye for detail, high accuracy and speed, the ability to work under pressure, and a positive, can-do attitude. This is a hands-on role where flexibility and reliability are key.&nbsp;</p><p></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul> <li>Stepping in for absent team members to maintain operations without disruption.</li> <li>Assisting with various finance-related tasks as required.&nbsp;</li> <li>Answering inbound calls and making outbound calls when needed.&nbsp;</li> </ul><p></p><p>When covering for absent colleagues, the Finance All-Rounder will perform the following functions:</p><p></p><p><strong>Accounts Payable&nbsp;</strong></p><ul> <li>Process and manage supplier invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals in line with company policies.&nbsp;</li> <li>Prepare and execute payment runs (EFT, etc.) while maintaining accurate transaction records.</li> <li>Reconcile accounts payable balances and resolve discrepancies with vendors.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure compliance with Australian GST rules, including accurate GST coding and reporting.</li> <li>Assist with month-end closing processes by providing AP-related reports and reconciliations.</li> <li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance AP efficiency.&nbsp;</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Invoicing</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul> <li>Send invoices via Xero and HubSpot to customers after services have been rendered.</li> <li>Initiate and send invoices for prepaid customers who wish to pay out early.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Subscription Management&nbsp;</strong></p><ul> <li>Handle updates in Stripe and GoCardless subscriptions, including rescheduling payments, updating payment details, and retrying missed payments.</li> <li>Manage auto-debit subscriptions and proactively address failures or cancellations to promptly reactivate them.&nbsp;</li> <li>Create prepaid statements, completion letters, and other payment-related requests.</li> <li>This role requires confidence in phone communication — taking calls, making calls, and delivering excellent customer service with the ability to convincingly encourage timely payments.&nbsp;</li> </ul><p><strong><br>Collections &amp; Reconciliation&nbsp;</strong></p><ul> <li>Manage collections and follow up on overdue accounts professionally.&nbsp;</li> <li>Reconcile transactions across payment platforms and bank accounts.&nbsp;</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Technical Finance Skills:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul> <li><strong>Strong hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Collections, Reconciliation, and Subscription Management</strong></li> <li>Proficiency in Dext, Stripe, GoCardless, Xero, and HubSpot is highly preferred.</li> <li>Ability to prepare and interpret finance reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li> <li>Proven ability to improve processes for efficiency and accuracy.&nbsp;</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Communication &amp; Customer Service Skills:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul> <li>Confident and professional in phone communication — skilled in taking calls, making calls, and building rapport with customers.&nbsp;</li> <li>Persuasive with a convincing and empathetic approach when discussing payments.</li> <li>Able to handle sensitive conversations with tact and professionalism.&nbsp;</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Character &amp; Work Ethic:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul> <li>Proactive — anticipates issues and takes initiative before problems arise.&nbsp;</li> <li>Reliable &amp; Consistent — delivers on deadlines and commitments without the need for constant supervision.&nbsp;</li> <li>Adaptable &amp; Flexible — comfortable handling different finance tasks, stepping in for absent team members, and adjusting to changing priorities.&nbsp;</li> <li>Process-Oriented — follows procedures while looking for ways to improve them.</li> <li>Detail-Oriented — spots errors and discrepancies quickly and resolves them effectively while maintaining accuracy under pressure.&nbsp;</li> <li>Resilient &amp; Calm Under Pressure — able to manage multiple stakeholders and competing </li> </ul>