Remote Financial Accountant | Global FinTech Growth

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work benefits (medical aid and

Full remote work flexibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Financial Accountant to join a fully distributed team. You will manage the general ledger, prepare IFRS/US GAAP financial statements, and perform reconciliations while ensuring tax compliance.

You will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, collaborating with external auditors and senior management. This role requires strong accounting expertise, self-discipline, and the ability to work effectively across time zones in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Professional designation such as CA, ACCA, or CIMA is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with IFRS or US GAAP and SA tax regulations.
• Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, NetSuite) and advanced Excel.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/US GAAP.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory reporting.
• Collaborate with external auditors and provide documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Support senior management with financial insights and ad-hoc reporting.
• Communicate with team across time zones.
• Manage financial records for a globally distributed organization.

Skills

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Xero

NetSuite

Remote work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Financial Accountant to join a fully distributed team. You will manage the general ledger, prepare IFRS/US GAAP financial statements, and perform reconciliations while ensuring tax compliance.

You will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, collaborating with external auditors and senior management. This role requires strong accounting expertise, self-discipline, and the ability to work effectively across time zones in a