Financial Accountant Job Description
The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the month-end accounting process, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries. They will also provide support to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions as needed.
Key responsibilities include preparing monthly management reports, monitoring financial performance against budget, maintaining the general ledger, and investigating any discrepancies.
The Financial Accountant will also assist with statutory reporting requirements to ensure compliance, support external audit processes by providing necessary information and documentation, and develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
They will utilize Power BI to create interactive dashboards and visual reports, and offer ad-hoc assistance to the broader finance team as required.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant discipline.
* Qualifications as a CA/CPA.
* Hands-on and self-sufficient experience with strong end-to-end month-end and reporting capabilities.
* Essential experience in financial services or a related industry.
* Technical proficiency in financial systems (preferably Xero), Power BI, and Excel.
* Strong analytical skills for handling complex, high-volume data.
* Up-to-date knowledge on accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Benefits
In return, the company offers a fast-growing business disrupting traditional consumer finance, an amazing work culture, and opportunities to grow.