Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the fixed asset register within Xero, which includes documenting assets, posting depreciation, and handling disposals.

• Monthly reconcile the fixed asset register with the general ledger and address discrepancies prior to close sign-off.

• Manage the prepayments schedule by preparing entries and amortizing balances across the appropriate periods.

• Prepare and record intercompany transactions, reconcile balances among Traild entities, and create settlement and foreign exchange revaluation journals.

• Record subscription revenue entries in line with the revenue recognition policy.

• Prepare and enter routine journals, including accruals and recurring entries, supported by relevant documentation.

• Conduct bank reconciliations and investigate any differences that arise.

• Assist with month-end closing by completing assigned reconciliations, journals, and tasks within the established timelines.

• Keep well-organized supporting schedules and documentation for the Finance Manager's review and for external audits.

• Identify and highlight unusual or unexplained transactions.

• Aid the Finance Manager with BAS preparation and lodgment as well as audit preparation.

• Provide support for accounts payable, which includes invoice entry and payment processing.

• Assist with accounts receivable and other transactional activities as necessary.

• Manage billing duties during leave and peak times.

• Utilize Xero and integrated finance systems independently while reporting any issues or discrepancies.

• Clearly document recurring processes for team reference.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a hands-on accounting role, preferably within a subscription, SaaS, or multi-entity environment.

• A genuine sense of ownership over month-end responsibilities rather than just data entry.

• Practical experience in maintaining a fixed asset register and prepayments schedule.

• Experience in preparing journals and reconciling intercompany balances across various entities.

• Capability to prepare a journal, substantiate a balance, and articulate the rationale behind it.

• Essential hands-on experience with Xero.

• Ability to swiftly learn interconnected finance systems.

• Strong skills in Excel or Sheets for reconciliations and supporting schedules.

• Comfortable transitioning between technical accounting and transactional tasks.

• Experience in a scale-up or a high-volume finance environment.

• Excellent written communication skills, maintaining clarity and calmness while working asynchronously across time zones.

• Consistent daily availability during Australian business hours.

• An accounting, commerce, or finance qualification, or part-qualification is required.

• Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

• Familiarity with BAS preparation and lodgment, other Australian compliance tasks, or preparing audit support packages is a plus.

• Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance accounting efficiency, with a real example to discuss, is advantageous.

• Strong collaboration skills, adaptability, hands-on execution, and a growth-oriented mindset suited for a scale-up environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility: we provide a variety of remote, hybrid, and flexible working arrangements.

• Join a global team spanning APAC, NA, and EMEA regions.

• Gain the opportunity to work within a rapidly growing SaaS company.

• Contribute to shaping a category leader in finance automation, control, and security.

• Engage in meaningful work in finance technology and B2B payments infrastructure.