Gm Group Accounting

How you’ll make an impact

As the GM Group Accounting, you’ll be a senior leader within our global Finance team, specifically overseeing the core accounting operations. You will be instrumental in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of our month-end close processes, driving continuous improvement through the strategic adoption of technology and AI, and fostering a high-performing team culture. You will be a key influencer and leader in cross-functional projects, ensuring seamless collaboration across the business.

**What you’ll do**:
- ** Lead and optimize the month-end close process** for all group entities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely completion of financial statements and reports.
- ** Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement** across all group accounting functions by leveraging technology, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions.
- ** Provide strong, engaging, and motivating leadership** to a team of 15, including 3 direct reports. Foster a culture of accountability, development, and high performance.
- ** Act as the lead for cross-functional projects** impacting the accounting function, collaborating effectively with other departments (e.g., FP&A, Tax, Billing, Procurement) to achieve shared objectives.
- ** Oversee Accounts Payable operations**, ensuring efficient processing, accurate recording, and timely payments. Be the accounting team **lead for integration of Xero’s recent $4 Billion acquisition of world class SMB payments player, Melio.**:

- ** Influence key stakeholders** across the business and executive levels on accounting policies, processes, and strategic initiatives.
- ** Ensure the accuracy and integrity** of general ledger accounts and financial data.
- ** Develop and maintain robust internal controls**to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
- ** Contribute to the strategic direction of the wider Accounting team and Finance function**.

**Success looks like**:
- Month-end close processes are consistently completed efficiently, accurately, and on time.
- Significant improvements in accounting efficiency and accuracy are achieved through the successful implementation of technology and AI.
- You foster a highly engaged, skilled, and high-performing group accounting team.
- You successfully lead and influence outcomes in key cross-functional projects.
- Accounts Payable operations are streamlined and effectively managed.
- You live by the Xero values and help foster our culture. You build strong relationships with members of the finance team and wider business.

**What you’ll bring with you**:
- ** Critical Competencies**:

- Ability to work with speed and urgency, demonstrating a proactive approach to meeting deadlines and adapting to fast-paced environments.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proven problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to influence. Willingness to be involved as an active member of the Xero team.- **Experience**:

- Significant experience (15+ years) in senior finance or accounting roles, with significant experience in group accounting and month-end close processes.
- Proven experience in driving efficiency improvements through technology adoption and process automation (including AI).
- Demonstrated experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Extensive experience leading and participating in cross-functional projects.
- Appropriate qualification, for example, Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent.