Corporate Accountant

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Sydney, New South Wales
Hybrid
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Digital Media • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Design
Join our mission to empower the world to design.
The Role
In this role, you will conduct technical assessments on accounting matters, collaborate across teams to provide guidance on contracts and transactions, maintain accounting policy processes and assist in preparing reports, staying updated with accounting standards.
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Where and how you can work
Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.
What you'd be doing in this role
As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.
At the moment, this role is focused on:

  • Conducting and documenting technical assessments on accounting matters across a wide variety of IFRS and US GAAP topics
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as FP&A, procurement, tax and legal to provide accounting guidance on material contracts, business initiatives, and new transactions
  • Supporting in creating and maintaining accounting policy processes, tools and materials that efficiently in-take and progress accounting issues and queries raised by teams
  • Assisting in the preparation of external reports, and participate in the decision-making related to financial and non-financial disclosures
  • Staying current with changes in accounting standards and industry practices and helping to shape the future of the team's processes


You're probably a match if

  • You have a demonstrated expertise and passion for accounting standards, and may have experience applying accounting principles under multiple reporting frameworks (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP)
  • You have experience with topics common in SaaS/tech industries, such as equity or global subsidiaries
  • You have a Business, Finance or Accounting degree, and a CA/CPA or equivalent qualification
  • You are are detail-oriented and excel at breaking down complex accounting topics, in order to communicate with clarity to various stakeholders
  • You are solutions focused, risk aware, not risk-averse
  • You thrive as a collaborative team player, working towards collective team goals.


About the team
Step One of Canva's simple two-step plan is to build one of the world's most valuable companies. Our Reporting and Accounting Policy team plays a key role in this, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting which builds trust with investors and enables effective decision-making.
We have team members located in Australia, the United States and the Phillipines demystifying accounting standards and making complex things simple for our stakeholders, and we thrive on turning challenges into strategic opportunities. We create a solid financial foundation, that supports all of Canva's continued growth and global expansion.
What's in it for you?
Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.
Here's a taste of what's on offer:

  • Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
  • Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
  • An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
  • Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally


Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other stuff to know
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what's listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
4,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Canva is a free, online tool where you can create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more. Our community of 200 million+ monthly active users is already creating 280+ designs every second, but we’re just 1% of the way to our goal.

It’s hard to explain what makes life at Canva so special, but we've identified two key ingredients: talented people around the world and a values-driven culture that inspires us to do our best work. So if you’re looking to design your dream career and experience meaningful opportunities to grow, come and join us.

Why Work With Us

We're driven by our simple but radical 2 Step Plan: Step 1, become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Step 2, do the most good we can. And as part of a truly global company, you'll get to be part of our US success story from the early stages, helping us build and scale from the ground up. Find your next opportunity to have an impact.

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