Payroll & Finance Officer (Full-Time | Hybrid / Remote | Cebu)

• Salary: ₱40,000 – ₱45,000 per month

About Advice2Talent

Advice2Talent (A2T) is a Cebu-based virtual staffing company supporting Australian SMEs. We provide offshore professionals while ensuring compliant employment, payroll, and HR support for our Philippine team.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll & Finance Officer to manage payroll, tax compliance, compensation & benefits, and internal finance operations for our team of fewer than 50 staff members.

Mandatory: Hands-on experience with Ashima and Xero.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete payroll cycle using Ashima
• Review timesheets, allowances, deductions, and payroll adjustments
• Prepare and lodge employee Income Tax Returns (ITR)
• Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws and government-mandated contributions
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reporting

• Process SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions
• Ensure timely lodgment and payments

• Enroll employees in company benefits including HMO
• Maintain and update employee benefits records
• Manage HMO claims, coordination, and reporting
• Ensure accurate tracking of staff benefits and contribution reporting

• Manage accounts receivable and payable using Xero
• Prepare invoices and monitor collections
• Perform bank reconciliation, bookkeeping, and expense tracking
• Assist with financial forecasting and reporting

• Maintain payroll, finance, and benefits SOPs and documentation
• Monitor internal staff cost allocation
• Support audit preparation and internal financial reporting
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of financial, payroll, and benefits data

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years experience in payroll, accounting, or finance
• Mandatory experience with Ashima and Xero
• Knowledge of Philippine payroll, government contributions, tax filing, and employee benefits
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written English communication

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Hybrid / Remote (based in Cebu)
• Flexible schedule during payroll processing periods

• Complete Benefits
• Paid Leave Credits
• HMO onset of employment
• Morning shift / Weekends off
• Equipment will be provided