Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 150,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.
Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,700 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$6.2 billion and backed by world-leading investors including Visa, Airtree, Blackbird, Sequoia, DST Global, Greenoaks, Salesforce Ventures, Lone Pine, and Square Peg, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.
This person will be a key member of the Airwallex Finance Shared Services. As Senior Accountant you will take full ownership of accounting operations for all entities in Airwallex and ensure compliance with financial reporting, local audit and tax requirements. You will work closely with other functional teams, including Group Finance, FP&A, Group Tax and controllership team in each operation region. Your role will be a combination of recurring finance tasks and project based initiatives to continuously improve the Controllership team within Airwallex. This position reports to our Finance Manager, based in Shanghai.
Responsibilities:
Perform daily accounting and finance duties including receivables and payables processes, general ledger, accrual accounting and bank reconciliations
Own the financial control procedures on our monthly close reporting processes including balance sheet, P&L reviews prior to submission to FP&A
Assist with preparation of quarterly GST filings
Assist in handover with Local Finance Teams on accounting and finance duties which are suitable to be run in a centralized manner, including payables processes, general ledger, accrual accounting and bank reconciliations;
Own the financial procedures on monthly close reporting processes prior to submission to Local Finance Teams.
Responsible for handling and submission of additional ad hoc reports when necessary
Closely work with the SSC team in Shanghai and assist in SOP drafting for standardized and efficient operations.
Strong problem solving skills with ability to drive process improvements
Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management
Responsibilities of the role may develop over time.
What you bring:
3+ years of accounting experience, Big Four experience is advantageous
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, CPA or equivalent qualification preferred
Preferred to have good knowledge of ERP system like Oracle etc
Strong understanding of financial services, fintech businesses and regulatory environments
Strong knowledge on local accounting standards and being able to apply them in practice. Advanced excel skills would be advantageous.
Proven experience in managing complex, local or international projects focused on process improvement initiatives
Strong communicator and ability to interact with all levels within the organization
Confident, creative and innovative thought leadership and communication skills to deliver impact in a hyper growth environment
Experience working independently and navigating ambiguity
Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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