Accountant

Position Description – Accountant (Remote – Philippines)
Position Title: Accountant (Remote)
Reports To: Finance Manager (Australia) & General Manager (Group)

RFP Group is a commercial painting company based in Australia and currently on a significant growth trajectory.

Employment Type:** Full-Time Contractor (40 hours/week)
Location: Remote (Philippines)
Working Hours Proposed: Sydney time, 7:00am – 4:00pm PH time (Monday to Friday, 1-hour lunch)
Date: June 2025

Purpose of the Role
The Accountant will be a key member of RFP Group’s finance function, responsible for day-to-day accounting, transaction management, reconciliations, month-end close, statutory lodgement preparation and GL management. The role will provide critical support to the Finance Manager and General Manager to deliver clean, accurate, timely financial data across all entities.
Key Responsibilities.
Financial Reporting & Month-End
- Own the full month-end close process, including journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and reporting in Xero
- Maintain an accurate GL and deliver reconciled Balance Sheet to Finance Manager monthly
- Prepare draft monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow) for review by Finance Manager
- Manage WIP movements and ensure correct revenue recognition across projects
- Run “Branch” reporting within Xero for review by Finance Manager.
- Run Consolidated group reports in Castaway Software
- Assist with monthly 3-way forecasts in Castaway.
Tax & Compliance Support
- Prepare BAS, PAYG and Super obligations (Australia) for review from FM
- Reconcile GST and PAYG ledgers monthly
- Ensure accurate coding of all payroll transactions (via Employment Hero / Xero)
- Keep template updated for employment contracts, including non-compete clauses.
- Keep supplier and contractor’s contracts updated
- Measure payroll against any applicable awards.
Cashflow & Payables
- Prepare accurate weekly cashflow forecasts with known commitments in collaboration with FM.
- Prepare weekly contractor and supplier payment runs for approval by GM/FM
- Maintain up-to-date Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports
GL Management & Project Accounting
- Ensure all transactions are correctly coded to GL accounts, Projects, and Branches
- Maintain and improve consistency in Xero’s Chart of Accounts and Tracking Categories
- Own monthly GL reviews and reporting pack preparation for FM/GM
- Maintain the companies fixed asset register including regular review of PnL to identify any assets incorrectly coded.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Support Xero integrations and migrations as the group evolves its systems
- Work with offshore admin teams to automate transactional tasks (AP/AR/payroll prep)
- Contribute to development of Power BI reporting pack in collaboration with FM
Collaboration & Development
- Work collaboratively with Australian Finance Manager and General Manager
- Participate in regular online tea ---------- etings and reporting rhythms
- Continuously develop own skills in group reporting, forecasting, and multi-entity management