Project Accountant – Property & Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee Jobpac Connect administration, including project setup, budgeting, cost coding, general ledger structures, approval workflows, and user permissions.

• Ensure data integrity between Jobpac Connect and SunSystems.

• Offer systems support to site, project, and commercial teams.

• Process and categorize supplier and subcontractor invoices through the approval and payment procedures.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable tasks, encompassing supplier reconciliations, invoicing, and follow-up on debtors.

• Administer payments to subcontractors, covering progress claims, variations, back-charges, and retentions.

• Conduct bank reconciliations and prepare payment runs.

• Prepare journals and reconcile general ledger accounts.

• Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities within designated reporting deadlines.

• Generate project financial reports detailing costs incurred to date, commitments, forecast costs to complete, and budget variance analysis.

• Assist with project cash flow forecasting, financier reporting, and drawdown claims.

• Prepare BAS, IAS, TPAR, and other statutory reports.

• Create year-end workpapers, including WIP reconciliations across Jobpac Connect, SunSystems, and Estate Master.

• Support external audit and compliance obligations.

• Collaborate with the Financial Controller and CFO on reporting, analysis, and broader finance initiatives.

• Recognize opportunities for process improvements and assist with ad hoc finance tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce, with CA or CPA qualification completed or currently in progress.

• 3–5 years of accounting experience encompassing accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, journals, and general ledger reconciliations.

• Proven experience in completing month-end and year-end closures.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Working knowledge of Australian GST and BAS preparation.

• Strong reconciliation skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to manage competing deadlines across various projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Confidence in liaising with non-financial colleagues regarding coding, approvals, and claim inquiries.

• Capability to take ownership of the ledger, resolve issues, and prepare accurate documentation supporting audit and financier requirements.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.

• Willingness to seek opportunities to streamline repetitive processes and assist with broader finance tasks.

• Experience in property development or construction is an advantage.

• Familiarity with Jobpac Connect or a comparable construction ERP, along with SunSystems, is preferable.

• Experience with Estate Master is highly valued.

• Understanding of WIP, costs to complete, progress claims, and retentions is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work-from-home options.

• Day shift hours: 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM PHT (adjustments made for daylight saving time).

• Work schedule from Monday to Friday, with weekends off.

• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage for 2 dependents and medical reimbursements.

• Government-mandated benefits included.

• Opportunities to collaborate with leading companies in Australia and beyond.

• Career development training programs available.

• Engaging company outings, team-building activities, and wellness sessions.

• A supportive and inclusive company culture.

• Dedicated managers focused on your professional growth and success.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Additional entitlements offered.

• Structured career development programs available.

• A people-first culture prioritizing stability, growth, and employee well-being.