Finance Manager - Fast Growing Global Business (Wfh - Us$20 Ph - Part-Time)

We are the Staffing Group (www.staffinggroup.co)! A fast growing recruitment/tech company founded in Australia, which has recently expanded into UK, US and Canada over the past year. Plus we have a Digital Team based out of Brazil. We are seeking a Finance Manager to take over the finance and accounts functions at Staffing. This is initially a part-time role that will initially averages around 8 -12 hours a week (distributed across a month).
We are searching for an university qualified accountant, CPA / CA accredited and Tier 1 accounting firm (e.g. PWC) trained Finance Manager who has at least 3 years finance management experience with a 'start-up' business expanding into overseas markets. You will have already helped propel a business(es) to global success, and be able to contribute your experience and advice to support the Staffing Group in our journey.
An hourly rate of US$20 per hour (8-12 hours p/w) will be paid via Upwork (setup as a Contractor) initially with a quarterly bonus payment of up to US$1,000 for the achievement of agreed KPIs. There is scope for future pay rises and incentives dependent upon your capability and contribution to the success of the Staffing Group.
The ideal candidate will be an expert user of Xero Accounting software, and will have hands on experience in the US, CA and UK markets (plus ideally AU) where they have managed statutory compliance requirements (e.g. tax returns, annual returns, insurance) and liaised with local banks and accountants. This role includes day-to-day bookkeeping and accounts responsibilities, whereby you will be undertaking the bookkeeping accounts function (e.g. bank reconciliation, setting up chart of accounts), processing payroll, overseeing accounts payable, setting up and operating internal reporting, and critically, being responsible for account receivable (and cash flow).
In order to be successful in this role you will also need to have an advanced ability to quickly learn and master finance software / systems, of which you will be responsible to configure and optimize. So an advanced online digital proficiency is critical in this role.
Benefits

• Attractive hourly rate and quarterly bonuses, with scope for future pay rises
• Participation in management planning meetings (incl. virtual and on-site)
• Member of the Management Team
• WFH Flexibility
• Contribute to and directly benefit from the rapid global expansion of the Staffing Group

Responsibilities

• Invoice set up and follow up
• Accounts payable / receivable
• Manage, train and lead staff and contractors to undertake tasks as required
• Payroll in Australia (fortnightly) & bonuses
• Preparation and lodgement of tax reporting (Monthly/Quarterly/Annual)
• Financial / Statutory reporting
• Ability to step into operations management as necessary (and if available)
• Bank reconciliation
• Leading participant in business planning and strategy development
• Liaising and Management of External Accountants & Auditing
• Managing the financial operations of the group, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial reporting

Overseas Expansion Responsibilities

• Understanding of overseas expansion statutory requirements
• Managing the accounts functions as we scale location operations in each country
• Update and maintain procedure manuals
• Researching and establishing new market entry requirements to register businesses, setup bank accounts. etc
• Sourcing and liaising with local Accountants and other professional partners
• Assist with internal HR processes as required

Your Skills & Experience

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Quick learner of systems and very technically savvy to pick-up and configure new software and processes
• Advanced Xero software experience (strongly preferred)
• Post graduate MBA or equivalent qualified (preferred)
• Advanced or Native English verbal and written proficiency
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience managing or leading finance or accounts staff in a multi-country start-up
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Degree qualified in Accounting
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Entrepreneurial and an astute financial professional with 3+ management experience

If you believe you have the skills and experience to undertake the role we would love to hear from you.