Part Time
USD 5.00 ~PHP 285 per hour
25
Oct 7, 2026
APPLICATIONS CLOSE END OF BUSINESS DAY 9TH OCTOBER
We are looking for a Philippines-based Virtual Assistant to support the business development activities of an Australian foreign exchange company.
This is not a sales or cold-selling role. The focus is on researching suitable Australian businesses, identifying the correct finance decision-maker, and making short, professional telephone calls to verify contact details and obtain permission to send an introductory
Key responsibilities:
- Use Firmable, LinkedIn, Google and company websites to research suitable Australian businesses.
- Identify companies that are likely to make international payments, particularly businesses importing products from overseas.
- Identify the CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller or Finance Manager.
- Verify company and contact information rather than simply downloading large lists.
- Call the company's reception desk to confirm the appropriate finance contact, obtain permission to send an introductory
- Record the receptionist's name and outcome of each call.
- Use
- Maintain accurate prospect and contact records.
What we're looking for:
- Previous B2B lead-generation or prospect-research experience.
- Experience with Firmable or similar platforms such as
- Good online research skills and attention to detail.
- Clear, confident spoken English and comfortable calling Australian businesses.
- Good written English.
- Reliable internetand telephone with quiet working environment.
- Able to work during Australian Eastern business hours (Sydney +3 hours from Manilla).
- Comfortable working independently and following a clear process.
- Experience researching Australian businesses is an advantage.
Hours & Rate
The position may initially be 20 hours per week, with the potential to increase to approximately 40 hours per week.
Maximum rate: US$5.00 per hour.
Applicants seeking more than US$5.00 per hour should not apply.
Application questions
Please answer all of the following:
1. What experience do you have using Firmable? If you haven't used Firmable, which similar lead-generation platforms have you used?
2. Have you previously researched or contacted Australian businesses? Please explain.
3. Are you comfortable calling an Australian company's reception desk to confirm the name and
4. Which lead-generation and CRM tools have you used?
5. Are you currently working for another client or employer? If yes, what hours do you work?
6. How many hours per week are you available?
7. What is your expected hourly rate in US dollars? Please note our maximum is US$5.00/hour.
Short research test
Choose ONE Australian company that imports products from overseas and provide:
- Company name and website
- What the company imports
- Country/countries it imports from
- Likely currencies it needs to purchase
- Name and position of the person responsible for finance
- How you verified this information
- Why you believe the company could be a suitable prospect