How you'll make an impact
An awesome opportunity exists within Xero's Accounting team for someone looking to take the next step in their career. You will be required to obtain a thorough understanding of the Xero business environment and will assist in ensuring Xero meets the accounting and reporting requirements that arise by virtue of being a listed issuer. You will build strong relationships throughout the business and become a trusted advisor to the Finance team and the business in general.
What you'll do
- Own the daily administration and accounting of Xero's employee share schemes, including management of Xero's employee equity platform
- Facilitate the grant and vest events associated with the administration of Xero's global employee share scheme, liaising with key stakeholders
- Support the accounting of Xero's share-based payment schemes and all employee entitlements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards
- Completion of month end and half yearly/annual reporting cycles, including processing journals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist in the preparation of financial information delivered to the market in the form of Xero's interim and annual reports
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships throughout the rest of the organisation
- Proactively understand and manage risks as they relate to your role
What you'll bring with you
- Willingness to get the job done while learning new skills and concepts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both with members of Finance and with other areas of the business.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong planning, organisational, problem solving and self-management skills.
- Motivated with a high level of self-initiative.
- A genuine team player who works collaboratively with and contributes to the function of a high performing team.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in large corporate accounting environments.
- Working towards CA qualification (or equivalent) highly regarded.
- Intermediate excel/google sheets experience.
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