Accounts Payable Officer (021 - 1451)

Overview

This role is for a Philippines-based Accounts Payable Officer to support an Australian environmental waste management company. You will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor (not through an outsourcing agency).

The position is fully remote, allowing you to work from home. Work hours are expected to align with AU business hours (approx. 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

• Arrange timely payment of bills, accounts, and supplier invoices
• Check and verify incoming vendor bills, invoices, and payment requests
• Cross-check expenses against corresponding invoices to confirm billing accuracy

Financial Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain complete and accurate records of all financial transactions
• Track operational costs, including labour, equipment, and materials
• Compare actual costs against company budgets and flag variances

Supplier Communication

• Act as a key point of contact for vendor and general accounts queries
• Communicate professionally with suppliers and contractors on billing and payment schedules

Compliance & Support

• Support the Head of Finance with ad-hoc reporting and bookkeeping
• Follow company policies, procedures, and Business Management System (BMS) standards

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or a similar accounts role
• Exceptional attention to detail and accurate data entry
• Clear, professional written and verbal English
• Strong computer literacy
• Self-motivated, organised, and confident working autonomously

Preferred Qualifications

• MYOB or similar accounting software experience (bonus)
• Exposure to the waste management industry (plus)

Compensation & Benefits

• PHP 55,000 – 75,000 per month (based on experience)
• Engagement type: Full time; Independent Contractor Agreement

Location

• Philippines-based candidates

Screening Questions

• Walk me through your step-by-step process for performing a three-way match before approving an invoice for payment.
• A key vendor says an invoice is overdue, and your records show a discrepancy in the amount or missing documentation. How do you handle it?
• Describe a time you caught a duplicate payment, incorrect tax rate, or unauthorised expense. How did you identify it?

Work Arrangement & Expectations

• Remote, independent contractor engagement
• Successful candidates are expected to:
  • Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
  • Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)