Intermediate Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking an Intermediate Accountant with 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience to support accurate and efficient day-to-day financial operations. This is a work-from-home role with a schedule of 7:00AM–4:00PM.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Payment Processing

• Process and verify supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and complete weekly payment runs accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor outstanding payables, update supplier records, and reconcile supplier statements.
• Investigate and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and issue customer invoices promptly and accurately.
• Monitor receivables, follow up on overdue payments, and allocate customer receipts.
• Maintain customer account records and resolve billing and reconciliation discrepancies.

General Accounting & Reconciliations

• Maintain accurate general ledger and financial transaction records in Xero.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Review transactions for correct account coding and documentation.

Tax Compliance & Financial Reporting

• Maintain tax records and support preparation and lodgement of relevant tax returns and statutory reports, including Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) where applicable.
• Assist with Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, and supporting financial reports.
• Ensure records comply with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal procedures.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external accountants, and auditors as required.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain and update accounting transactions and records in Xero.
• Support implementation and documentation of accounting procedures and controls.
• Identify workflow improvements and use suitable automation or AI tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience in AP, AR, payment processing, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Practical proficiency in Xero for bookkeeping, invoicing, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Knowledge of applicable tax compliance, including DST where relevant, and proficiency with spreadsheets.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, time management, and independent working skills.
• Experience improving accounting processes; familiarity with AI and accounting automation is an advantage.

Key Performance Expectations

• Accurate and timely supplier and customer invoice processing and weekly payment runs.
• On-time bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reliable financial records in Xero and timely tax documentation and reporting.
• Consistent adherence to deadlines, accounting procedures, and internal controls.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: 45,000–60,000
• Free pre-employment Medical Assessment (T&C apply)
• HMO on the first day of hire
• 15 Vacation Leaves and 5 Sick Leaves
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Unlimited Employee Referral Incentives
• Employee Loan Facilities
• Social Clubs and Interest Workshops
• Company events with prizes and rewards for performance
• Statutory Benefits: Maternity, Paternity and Solo Parent Leaves, Magna Carta for Women, Retirement Benefits, OT, and Premium Pay
• Company-provided full set-up for desktop/laptop with a back-up internet

Location

Work from home.