Accounting Manager
- Full-time
Company Description
Job Description
We are looking for our first Financial Accounting lead to join Square Australia. The first Accountant, you will provide accounting and financial oversight and ensure our financial records are complete and accurate. You will ensure financial close and reporting processes are consistent with Corporate requirements and will run the month-end close process, prepare monthly/annual reports, support statutory and compliance audits, do reconciliations and research, analyse financial data, support operational processes and work on other ad hoc projects. An individual contributor, you will report to the International Accounting and Statutory Reporting Lead based in San Francisco. This position can be based anywhere on the east coast of Australia and can work from home, or in our Melbourne office.
You will:
Manage accounting processes for Square's Australian subsidiary
Prepare journal entries, month end account reconciliations and flux analysis
Provide updates and analyses during close meetings
Address inquiries in Australia related to Square financials and quarterly board reports
Research Australian GAAP and IFRS accounting policies and develop procedures for proper accounting treatment of technical issues
Help with US and local AU statutory audits and tax returns by facilitating requests from external auditors and tax authorities
Maintain documentation to support compliance with legal and filing requirements
Manage accounts payable activities such as invoice processing and record keeping
Work with Square's global Accounting, Procurement, Finance & Strategy, Tax , Counsel and Treasury teams to ensure international operational needs are met
Drive projects for global process alignment across international entities and implement enhancements and improvements
Implement processes and document controls to ensure SOX compliant internal control environment
Perform other tasks and ad hoc requests
Qualifications
You Have:
Chartered Accountant (C.A.) license or equivalent
Prior auditing experience and/or industry accounting experience
Expertise in Australian GAAP and IFRS
Experience analysing financial statements and preparing commentary to explain results and variances
Excel skills (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and experience using ERP systems
Proficiency in accounting research
Efficiency and improvement-focused
Passion for Square, small businesses, and desire to help customers
Experience working for a subsidiary of a foreign global company
Optional
Experience with AFSL requirements
Experience with financial and tax audits
Experience with international accounting
Experience using Oracle/Hyperion
Additional Information
Perks
At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness perks
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Learning and Development resources