Financial Accountant

Serko is a cutting-edge tech platform in global business travel & expense technology. When you join Serko, you become part of a team of passionate travellers and technologists bringing people together, using the world’s leading business travel marketplace We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we embrace the richness of diversity, showing up authentically to create a positive impact and there is an exciting road ahead of us at a time where travel needs real, impactful change. We’re hiring people from different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to help us build a world-class team and product.

What you'll be doing

• In conjunction with the Assistant Accountants, oversee the day-to-day financial activities ensuring all financial data is accurate.
• Consolidation of monthly accounts.
• Working closely with business unit owners to provide monthly reports and meaningful analysis to drive successful outcomes.
• Treasury: oversee day-to-day treasury operations and cash position.
• Implement new processes and systems in the Finance team.
• Control and compliance: ensure the efficient operation of all accounting reporting systems.
• Preparation of GST, BAS and FBT returns.
• Contribute to the production of the Interim and Annual Reports
• Assist with external accounting and audit staff queries.
• Prepares cash flow forecasting and forex reconciliations.
• Prepares grant applications with government agencies.
• Other duties and project work as required.

What you'll bring

Success in this role will be attained by an individual who is happy to work in a fluid, ever-evolving environment, whilst always looking for ways to improve processes. You will be pro-active and have excellent verbal and written communication skills whilst being able to build relationships at all levels.

• Comfortable with Xero and other financial systems
• Qualified or working towards qualification as a Chartered Accountant
• 1+ years PQE
• Strong Excel knowledge
• Diligent with a strong attention to detail
• Experience with process improvement and system implementation is preferable.

At Serko we aim to create a place where people can come and do their best work.  This means you’ll be operating in an environment with great tools and support to enable you to perform at the highest level of your abilities, producing high-quality, and delivering innovative and efficient results. Our people are fully engaged, continuously improving, and encouraged to make an impact.

Some of the benefits of working at Serko are:

• A competitive base salary and discretionary incentive plan based on individual and company performance
• KiwiSaver covered with employee contributions match up to 3% of salary, and life insurance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance, access to confidential support, guidance and counselling service, wellbeing and voluntary leave, and free flu shots.
• Parental Leave Coverage: 20 weeks on full pay, return-to-work support, plus partners 3 weeks of paid leave.
• Focus on development: Access to a learning & development platform, committed budget and opportunity for you to own your career pathways.