Finance Officer – Xero, Payroll

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. Process accounts payable end to end, including invoice validation, coding, approval routing and payment preparation.

Posted 9/24/2026full-timePasig • PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable processes, payroll processing, and financial record maintenance, with a strong focus on compliance with Australian GST and BAS requirements. Proficient in Xero and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manage multi-entity finance activities and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

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Accounts Payable ManagementPayroll ProcessingXero ProficiencyAustralian GST ComplianceFinancial Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Invoice ValidationPayment PreparationSupplier ReconciliationPayroll ReconciliationMonth-End JournalsAccrual SchedulesBalance Sheet ReconciliationTimesheet ValidationCustomer Invoice ValidationExpense Claims Administration

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDeadline ManagementCommunication SkillsJudgmentConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

XeroMicrosoft ExcelProjectworksEmployment Hero

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingFinanceCommerceBusiness with Accounting Major

Industry Keywords

Australian PayrollBASGSTPayroll TaxProfessional ServicesAdvisoryConsulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process accounts payable end to end, including invoice validation, coding, approval routing and payment preparation.
Maintain supplier records, respond to supplier queries and reconcile supplier statements and accounts.
Support Australian payroll processing and review payroll inputs, changes, deductions and reconciliations before approval.
Review payroll information from outsourced providers for Malaysia and India and follow up discrepancies.
Prepare schedules and information for BAS, GST, payroll tax, workers compensation and other statutory obligations.
Reconcile bank accounts, corporate cards, payroll clearing accounts and assigned balance sheet accounts.
Review employee expense claims and corporate card transactions for compliance, coding, substantiation and approval.
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in Xero.
Monitor timesheet completion and data quality in Projectworks before billing.
Review customer invoices, validating rates, project details, GST treatment and supporting information.
Support month-end close through journals, accrual schedules, reconciliations and transaction review.
Document procedures and cross-train finance team members.
Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders, escalating exceptions and unresolved issues.
Perform other position-level duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business with an Accounting major is essential.
Minimum 5 years' relevant experience as a Finance Officer, Accountant, Assistant Accountant or in a senior bookkeeping role is essential.
Demonstrated experience supporting an Australian business and a sound working knowledge of Australian GST, BAS, payroll tax and payroll compliance requirements are essential.
Strong hands-on accounts payable experience, including invoice coding, approval controls, payment preparation and supplier reconciliations, is essential.
Hands-on payroll processing or payroll review experience, including payroll reconciliations and the resolution of discrepancies, is essential.
Proficiency in Xero is essential, including transaction processing, reconciliations and maintaining accurate supporting records.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential, including lookups, pivot tables and reconciliation schedules.
Experience administering employee expense claims and corporate card controls within a delegated authority framework is essential.
Experience preparing month-end journals, accrual schedules and balance sheet reconciliations is essential.
Ability to validate timesheets, project data and customer invoices and apply Australian GST treatment accurately is essential.
Experience with Projectworks and Employment Hero is desirable.
Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-country finance activities and reviewing outsourced payroll provider outputs is advantageous.
Excellent attention to detail, strong deadline management and the confidence to follow up missing or inconsistent documentation are essential.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to explain finance queries clearly to internal and external stakeholders, are essential.
Ability to work independently within a small, hands-on finance team and provide reliable leave coverage is essential.
High integrity, sound judgement and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling payroll, employee and financial information are essential.
Experience within professional services, advisory, consulting or another people-based business is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid - Onsite once every two weeks
Mon - Fri: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM PHT (adjustments will be made for daylight saving time)
HMO with 2 free dependents and medical reimbursements
Government-mandated benefits
Opportunities to work with leading companies in Australia and beyond
Training programmes for career development
Engaging company outings, team activities and wellness sessions
Supportive, inclusive culture
Dedicated managers focused on your growth and success
Competitive pay and benefits
Additional entitlements
Structured career development programs
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace