Hunt St
Senior Manager Accountant (009-1342)
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
Philippines only
Employer listed it 9 days ago · Added today
First listed 9 days ago and still open.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Philippines only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Finance
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $150k–$220k a year, a typical range taken from 186 senior-level finance roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in Philippines. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Philippines, Metro Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines, Remote"
- Job description states: "Philippines-based"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Senior Manager Accountant
Compensation range: $3,000 - 4,000 AUD / Monthly
Engagement type : 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, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.
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: This Australian accounting practice provides tailored accounting and financial support to small and medium-sized businesses across a range of industries. The team works closely with clients to manage their financial operations, maintain accurate records, and provide clear insights to support day-to-day business decisions. With a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and client service, the practice combines professional expertise with modern cloud-based accounting systems. As the business continues to grow, it is expanding its team of experienced accounting professionals.
Role Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Manager Accountant to oversee our Philippines-based bookkeeping team and provide high-level review, guidance, and support across an assigned portfolio of clients.
This is a senior leadership role suited to an experienced accounting professional who can act as the reviewer and general manager of the bookkeeping function. You will oversee the quality and accuracy of the team’s work, provide technical guidance, ensure deadlines are met, and serve as a trusted, client-facing point of contact.
The ideal candidate will have strong Australian tax and accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, and proven experience managing or supervising an accounting or bookkeeping team.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and provide day-to-day leadership and support to the Philippines-based bookkeeping team.
Review bookkeeping work across the relevant client portfolio to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with required standards.
Conduct quarterly balance sheet reviews, identify issues or discrepancies, and provide constructive feedback to bookkeepers.
Ensure bookkeeping deadlines and deliverables are clearly communicated, tracked, and met.
Provide technical guidance and higher-level accounting support to the bookkeeping team when complex issues arise.
Monitor the overall quality and consistency of work delivered across the client portfolio.
Act as a senior escalation point for accounting and bookkeeping matters.
Communicate directly with clients, providing clear updates, addressing queries, and building strong professional relationships.
Support the development and performance of bookkeepers through coaching, feedback, and ongoing guidance.
Use Xero and Excel regularly for review, analysis, reporting, and team oversight.
Assist with identifying opportunities to improve bookkeeping processes, workflows, and quality standards.
Maintain a strong understanding of Australian accounting and tax requirements relevant to the client portfolio.
Requirements
Requirements
- ·At least 4 years of experience in a Senior Accounting or bookkeeping management role, including overseeing and reviewing the work of a bookkeeping team.
- ·CPA qualification required, Philippine CPA qualification is acceptable.
- ·Strong knowledge of Australian accounting and taxation, with experience supporting Australian clients preferred.
- ·Proficiency in Xero and Excel, with experience reviewing financial records, balance sheets, and financial reporting.
- ·Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple client portfolios, communicate deadlines, provide feedback, and maintain high-quality standards across the team.
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Hunt St, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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