Financial Accountant – Xero User

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

📋 Description

• Overseeing and managing all accounting activities across the group of companies.

• Assisting the Accounts Assistant in ensuring the precise processing of accounts receivable and payable, which includes managing inter-company charges and timely on-charging of amounts to customers, as well as completing daily bank reconciliations.

• Responsible for all accounting journals and adjustments needed for accurate financial reporting, ensuring all subsidiary accounts are fully reconciled.

• Delivering Month End Financial Reports to Management punctually.

• Handling GST and PAYE returns filing.

• Managing reconciliations for inter-company transactions.

• Maintaining organized and precise financial documentation.

• Responsible for Quarterly Bank Covenant Reporting, accompanied by business performance commentary.

• Providing Costing and Variance Analysis.

• Preparing and supervising the budget and cash flow forecasts for the group.

• Updating with actuals on a monthly basis and reporting to Management.

• Managing cash flow forecasts and providing daily reports.

• Capable of offering insights into cash flow management.

• Responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance internal financial processes and controls, including improving receivables collections and implementing changes.

• Able to document processes and train staff responsible for inputting information into financial systems.

• Working closely with external accountants, banks, and other stakeholders to provide necessary information in a timely manner.

• Leading accounting and finance-related meetings and taking charge of discussions.

• Supporting other functions within the company, such as Health and Safety, HR, Council, and other compliance requirements that necessitate input from the finance team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in using Xero at an advanced level.

• Experienced with Dext and Approval Max.

• Quick to learn new industry-specific software such as My Trucking and iLoad.

• Able to work independently with minimal oversight on a daily basis.

• Strong reconciliation skills with the ability to meet deadlines across various tasks.

• Capable of maintaining organized and accurate financial documentation.

• Experienced in leading other staff members.

• A minimum of five years of New Zealand experience at a similar level (formal qualifications are preferred but not mandatory).

• Behavioural Attributes

• Positive and professional demeanor at all times.

• Conscientious with a keen attention to detail.

• Willingness to represent the company in the best possible manner consistently.

• Excellent communication skills, with strong time management abilities and the capacity to work with minimal supervision while maintaining quality.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Supportive team environment.

• Flexible working arrangements.