Gm Group Accounting

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Xero Full time

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What you'll do
Lead and optimize the month-end close processfor all group entities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely completion of financial statements and reports.
Drive efficiencies and continuous improvementacross all group accounting functions by leveraging technology, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions.
Provide strong, engaging, and motivating leadershipto a team of 15, including 3 direct reports.
Foster a culture of accountability, development, and high performance.
Act as the lead for cross-functional projectsimpacting 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 teamlead for integration of Xero's recent $4 Billion acquisition of Melio.
Influence key stakeholdersacross the business and executive levels on accounting policies, processes, and strategic initiatives.
Ensure the accuracy and integrityof general ledger accounts and financial data.
Develop and maintain robust internal controlsto 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
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.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Software Development
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