A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
Solid knowledge and experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is required.
Three to five years of progressive accounting experience is required; experience in an international or multi-entity environment is preferred.
Proven experience preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements is required.
Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks, or other cloud-based accounting systems is required.
Strong understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, reconciliations, and financial controls is required.
Excellent written and verbal command of English is required.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data validation, is required.
The candidate must be able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
Support audits by providing documentation and explanations accurately and on time.
Assist with consolidation of group entities and intercompany reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and statutory requirements.
Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and supplier payments accurately and on time.
Manage customer invoicing, collections, and credit control.
Maintain aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances in a timely manner.
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure cash and bank balances are accurate.
Manage payment cycles, verify approvals, and process payments in multiple currencies when applicable.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and sub-ledgers, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and payroll.
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
Review trial balances and ensure financial data is complete and accurate.
Support preparation of management reports and financial analysis.
Maintain financial data and reports using Xero accounting software.
Use Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and conditional formulas, for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
Ensure data integrity and support integration with other business systems where relevant.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with multi-currency and multi-entity structures.
Familiarity with tax compliance and audit coordination.
Experience in process improvement and automation initiatives.
Comfort working in remote, multicultural teams.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced General Accountant with a strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, performing reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes.
This role requires a proactive professional with strong analytical skills, an excellent command of English, and hands-on experience using Xero and advanced Excel functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS
Support the audit process, ensuring timely and accurate provision of documentation and explanations
Assist in consolidation of group entities and intercompany reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and statutory requirements.
Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)
Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and supplier payments accurately and on time
Manage customer invoicing, collections, and credit control
Maintain proper aging reports and ensure timely follow-ups on outstanding balances
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Banking, Payments & Reconciliations
Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy of cash and bank balances.
Manage payment cycles, verify approvals, and process payments in multiple currencies if applicable.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and sub-ledgers (AP, AR, fixed assets, payroll, etc.).
Month-End & Year-End Closing
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and prepayments
Review trial balances and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data
Support the preparation of management reports and financial analysis
Tools & Systems
Maintain financial data and reports using Xero accounting software.
Utilize Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, conditional formulas) for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
Ensure data integrity and support integration with other business systems where relevant.
Qualifications
Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Solid knowledge and experience with IFRS standards is required
Experience
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in an international or multi-entity environment
Proven experience in preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements
Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks, or other cloud-based accounting systems
Strong understanding of AP/AR processes, reconciliations, and financial controls.
Skills
Excellent command of English – both written and verbal, with strong communication and reporting skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data validation, etc.)
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical thinking
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Integrity, accountability, and a proactive attitude
Preferred Attributes
Experience in working with multi-currency and multi-entity structures
Familiarity with tax compliance and audit coordination
Experience in process improvement and automation initiatives
Comfortable working in remote, multicultural teams
Additional Information
An environment with high energy, flat hierarchy, positive attitude, and growth you would expect from a startup coupled with all of the security and benefits of an established company
Competitive salary and flexible work life balance
Paid annual leave and sick leave
Fun team building activities including annual company trip, parties and other benefits
An inclusive environment of friends who happen to work together