Job description
Who we are
Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.
Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.
The EH Way
At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.
- We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
- We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
- We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
- We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
- We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
- We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average
This role
As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the operations of the Finance team and will work closely with the Financial Controller, Management Accountant and other assistant accountants. They will be responsible for our day-to-day accounting, including bank reconciliations, journals, accruals and you will have exposure to inter-company and FX transactions.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work at a fast pace. You will be responsible for running the day-to-day accounts while also maintaining compliance. We’re seeking a commercially-minded accountant with great critical thinking skills.
This will include
- Daily reconciliation of global bank accounts
- Reconciliation of company credit cards and spend management platforms
- Supporting Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes
- Preparing journal entries including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, intercompany transactions
- Completion of month end balance sheet reconciliations ensuring that all reconciliation issues are investigated and resolved
- Assist in the external audits
- Assisting the Finance team with ad hoc tasks and involvement in standardising and optimising financial accounting processes
- Reconciliation and variance analysis of Company Spends
To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring
- 1 year experience in a similar role
- Looking to start / currently studying for CA/CPA qualification
- Relevant degree in finance/accounting
- Experience with NetSuite is advantageous
- Hungry, creative, enthusiastic, and data-driven with a diverse skill set to thrive in an environment of fast growth and ambiguity
- Strong planning and organisational skills with aptitude to learn and complete work within agreed deadlines
- Analytical skills to interpret and present accurate financial data
- Have strong communication, presentation, listening skills and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Possess excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
What we can offer
At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means
- You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
- You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
- You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
- You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
- You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities
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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.
