Financial Accountant (fixed Term - 12 Months)

About Zepto

Zepto is a rapidly-scaling provider of real-time, account-to-account payments solutions for merchants and is reimagining the way money moves through the always-on, digital-first economy.

Our growing team across Australia allows for like-minded, talented, passionate people motivated to help us deliver on our brand promise to #LevelThePayingField

At Zepto we believe in the power of positive human experiences, and that a deep sense of belonging creates cohesion in our culture. So, even in a remote-first team, you will be a contributor and custodian of that culture. You will also enjoy solving complex problems, and play a key role in creating something truly special as we focus on delivering ‘a better way to pay’ at Zepto.

The Role You’ll Play

  

As a Financial Accountant at Zepto, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in our Finance function and work closely with the team to manage the financial operations and accounting requirements of the business and work on projects that support us in delivering our strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, your focus will be responsible for delivering against our financial accounting requirements that include cash flow management, budgeting, financial & management reporting and meeting periodic financial compliance requirements.

Working in a scale-up, means you get the opportunity to flex your skills in a variety of ways. We are agile and always willing to roll up our sleeves to get things done. You can, however, expect your day to day to be involved in the following:

• Own key accounting adjustments including prepayments, COS & Opex accruals, interest accruals, AASB15, depreciation & amortisation and fixed assets

• Own and manage month end process, general ledger analysis, reporting and drive continuous process improvements

• Manage Accounts receivables and payables, including invoicing customers

• Support payroll process (where applicable, payroll processed by Accounts assistant)

• Assist with year-end preparations including balance sheet reconciliations and year end journals

• Support with annual audit process

• Cash flow management and assist in budgeting and forecasting process

• BAS, PAYG and Payroll Tax compliance

• Working cross functionally with different departments, ensuring key stakeholder delivery is achieved efficiently.

• Support with ad hoc finance tasks and projects as required

This opportunity is a 12 month, fixed term contract opportunity.

What You’ll Bring to the Table 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• At least 4 years of financial accounting experience, ideally gained within a digital or financial services or software scaleup environment.

• CA or CPA qualification

• Demonstrated financial accounting skills with the ability to deliver against multiple accounting deliverables with accuracy and on time

• Experience in Xero Accounting Software, Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365

• Excellent communication skills with a passion for partnering with the business to educate and influence leaders on financial operations requirements.

• The ability to be agile and work within a fast paced environment

What's on Offer:

Zepto has an inspiring Founder story and is a customer-focused, culture-first organisation.

We’re all striving to achieve our mission of enabling a better way to pay for consumers and merchants and do so while fostering an inclusive culture where you will work with and learn from world-class talent in their areas of expertise.

As a remote-first organisation, you’ll feel connected through our various initiatives and enjoy the flexibility that comes with remote work. To effectively support our enterprise customers, this role will ideally be based in Melbourne or Sydney where we also have premium Hub locations for co-working and connection.

You'll join a team that is on a mission to change the world of payments and work with incredibly talented people in the space. We offer an Employee Share Option Plan for all employees, access to an annual learning budget, Paid Parental Leave and wellbeing support.

Apply today to express your interest.

Please note that as an organisation in the regulated Financial Services industry, Background Checks will be required as part of the recruitment process.