Senior Accounting Specialist - AP & Payroll, XERO

XTGLOBAL INFOTECH LIMITED; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho is seeking a CA-qualified Finance professional to lead accounting, payroll, and financial reporting for Australia and the US. The role will manage day-to-day finance operations and ensure timely statutory compliance in a global context.

Strong expertise in Xero, month-end close, and tax compliance is required, with a focus on analytics and reporting. This position is based in India with Australia-time responsibilities.

Qualifications

• CA qualification is mandatory.
• 8+ years of experience.
• Experience in Australian business environment.
• Hands-on with Xero.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, capitalization and reconciliations.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, including invoice approvals and supplier payments.
• Manage payroll processing, currently outsourced to a third party.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts and working capital.
• Review BAS and monthly tax lodgements.
• Tax compliance for US and Australia.

Skills

CA qualification

Xero experience

Australian tax

Looker BI

Month-end close

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Accounts payable

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

Xero

Looker

Job description

Senior Accounting Specialist - AP & Payroll, XERO

• Date Opened 10/08/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 8+ Years
• Country India

Job Description

Senior Accounting Specialist - AP & Payroll, XERO

Full Time

Australia Time Zone: 7 AM - 4 PM IST

ERP:Xero

Qualification: CA (Chartered Accountant)

8+ years of experience

Role Overview

We are looking for a CA-qualified Finance professional with strong experience in accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, payroll, and month-end activities. The role will manage day-to-day finance operations, support management reporting and business analytics, and ensure timely and accurate statutory compliance across Australia and the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities , including capitalization and financial reconciliations.
  
• Oversee Accounts Payable , including invoice review/approval and supplier payment reviews.
  
• Manage and review payroll processing , currently outsourced to a third-party provider.
  
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts and working capital requirements.
  
• Review and oversee monthly Business Activity Statements (BAS) .
  
• Review International Sales Tax lodgements on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  
• Review Payroll Tax and WorkCover submissions on a fortnightly basis.
  
• Support preparation of monthly management reports and financial analysis.
  
• Support business analytics and reporting using Looker .
  
• Coordinate tax compliance , including US and Australian tax returns and FBT .
  
• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of financial records in Xero .
  
• Provide day-to-day finance support, financial insights, and analysis to management.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• CA qualification is mandatory.
  
• Strong experience in accounting and finance operations, preferably within an Australian business environment.
  
• Good knowledge of Australian taxation, BAS, payroll tax, WorkCover, FBT, and sales tax requirements.
  
• Experience managing month-end close, AP, payroll, cash flow, and management reporting .
  
• Hands-on experience with Xero .
  
• Experience with Looker or similar business intelligence/reporting tools is preferred.
  
• Exposure to US tax compliance is highly desirable.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple finance activities and deadlines.