Accounts Payable Officer (021 - 1451) ✨

​Looking for Philippines-based candidates Job Role: Accounts Payable Officer Compensation range: PHP 55,000 - 75,000 / Monthly Engagement type: Full time; Independent Contractor Agreement Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration 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: An Australian environmental waste management company operating across Australia and New Zealand. The business treats its onshore and offshore teams like part of the family, and you’ll be joining an established offshore team that is already a valued part of the operation. Role Overview: As Accounts Payable Officer, you’ll own day-to-day accounts payable, cost tracking and bookkeeping. You’ll process supplier invoices, arrange payments and track expenses with precision, cross-checking every expense against its invoice so the books stay clean and accurate. You’ll report directly to the Head of Finance. Key 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, 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 Experience: 2+ years in accounts payable, bookkeeping or a similar accounts role Systems: Strong computer literacy; MYOB or similar accounting software experience is a bonus Industry: Exposure to the waste management industry is a plus Exceptional attention to detail and accurate data entry Clear, professional written and verbal English Self-motivated, organised and confident working autonomously WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT Competitive salary of PHP 55,000 – 75,000 per month, based on experience A supportive, family-style culture alongside an existing offshore team Direct reporting line to the Head of Finance, with room to grow your skills 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: This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement. To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to: Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)