Hybrid Financial Accountant: Global Equity & Reporting

Xero Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office space available

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Xero Limited is seeking a Financial Accountant to own key month end close elements including share-based payments and employee entitlements, and to support half year and annual reporting and audits. You will write technical accounting memos and analyse trends with the FP&A, Tax, Payroll, Legal and Treasury teams.

The role involves global equity platform support and opportunities to use AI to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large corporate or Big 4 environment and pursuing CA qualification.
• Clear, friendly communication across Finance and the business.
• Sharp eye for detail with strong planning and organisational skills.
• Track record of improving processes and driving smarter ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Own key elements of the month end close, including share-based payments and employee entitlements.
• Support half year and annual reporting and audits, with auditors.
• Write technical accounting memos and explain trends in results.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Payroll, Legal and Treasury; explore AI to improve accuracy and reduce manual work.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Curiosity about new ideas/tools

Experience in large corporate/Big 4

Education

Working towards CA qualification

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Xero Limited is seeking a Financial Accountant to own key month end close elements including share-based payments and employee entitlements, and to support half year and annual reporting and audits. You will write technical accounting memos and analyse trends with the FP&A, Tax, Payroll, Legal and Treasury teams.

The role involves global equity platform support and opportunities to use AI to improve processes.