What you'll do
- Develop and manage Xero’s financial reporting to respond to changes to the Group and the environment in which it operates, ensuring a rigorous process with appropriate controls
- Drafting of audit and risk committee papers as it relates to key accounting judgements
- Manage the half year, year end and foreign subsidiary financial statement processes, including project managing across the wider accounting team to ensure accurate disclosures
- Ensure that documents produced meet rapidly evolving compliance requirements, conform to the high standards of accuracy and writing quality expected for these high-profile market communications, and are produced within the tight timeframes required
- Manage the audit process, and be the key liaison with external auditors for half year review and year end audit processes
- Manage a team of accountants who are responsible for Xero’s technical accounting, including but not limited to hedge accounting, software capitalisation, revenue recognition, leases, goodwill impairment testing, including oversight of these areas through month end activities
- Manage the program of work to ensure Xero maintains a robust control environment, including regular reporting to the internal assurance team and the audit committee
- Have a strong understanding of IFRS, with ownership of technical accounting areas, including technical accounting analysis and memo writing, providing management with conclusions, suggestion solutions and identifying risks
- Take initiative, drive change & continuous improvements across the team and wider function
- Participate in significant corporate or company-wide finance projects and initiatives as directed by the EGM - Accounting and GM - External Reporting
What you'll bring with you
- 10+ years’ experience in finance roles, either in a large corporate or big 4 accounting firm
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards and processes
- Appropriate qualification, for example CA or equivalent
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem solving skills and proven ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously
- Strong planning, organisational and self management skills
- A genuine team player who works collaboratively with and contributes to the function of a high performing team
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills in both formal and informal settings
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Xero is small business accounting software that provides a platform on which businesses can build a fully integrated solution. It’s designed to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. Xero minimises tedious admin by automating routine tasks, delivers valuable insights when needed, and brings together business data, trusted advisors, and powerful apps in one intuitive platform. By alleviating pain points, Xero empowers small business owners to supercharge their business, simplifying the complex and freeing up time from manual admin so they can focus on what really matters to build the business they’ve always envisaged.
Why Work With Us
Xero is a human-centric organization where you’ll have a tangible impact on the success of small businesses and their communities, globally. Our team of energised, forward-thinkers work to make life better for our customers and each other every day. We’re also always committed to supporting you with a flexible environment.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Join us from home or at one of our beautiful workspaces. Xero has offices in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Singapore, and South Africa.
