Accountant

Job Title Accountant (Fully remote role) Company Details We are an award-winning insurtech simplifying small business insurance for Australia’s 3 million+ strong business community and independent contractors. Our platform allows any business, brand, broker or online marketplace to offer business insurance that is simple, easy and affordable. We are backed by global VCs, the products on our platform draw their capacity from some of the world's largest insurers and underwriting agencies and we are trusted by 35,000+ businesses. We are the only brand tackling transforming small business insurance in Australia, so we are fortunate to be operating in a niche market, with few competitors. Job Roles & Responsibilities Responsible for end to end processing of financial transactions, including AR/ AP/ Payroll Prepare and manage the reconciliation of general ledger accounts, bank statements, and intercompany transactions and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger Assist with the preparation of tax filings, and compliance with all relevant tax regulations Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts, and other adhoc reports for various stakeholders and analysing various data points, variances and trends Ensure that financial records are in compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and other applicable financial regulations Assist in the documentation, review and improvement of internal financial controls and procedures Assist in creating, developing and maintaining scalable standardised reporting templates to enhance efficiency and support process automation within the finance function Assist with the annual audit process, providing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors Cultural Expectations Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent) is highly preferred Experience At least 3-5 years of experience in financial and management accounting Proven experience in financial statement preparation and management reporting Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial regulations, and tax laws Experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Xero, Netsuite, etc.), Microsoft Excel and other data visualisation tools Key Skills Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to communicate financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders Strong organizational and time-management skills Taking full ownership of work and results , ensuring all tasks and deliverables meet required standards and maintaining a high standard of professionalism in all interactions and work tasks Being able to use available resources effectively to overcome challenges or find solutions Problem-solving mindset with the ability to approach problems with fresh ideas, outside the box thinking and come up with innovative solutions to recommend improvements to financial processes Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Hiring Process 2-3 rounds of interviews with senior leaders Show more Show less