Accountant
Zoomo, Australia
Job Description
OUR STORY:
Founded in Sydney in 2017, as a side hustle, co-founders Mina and Michael went full time in 2019 and in the short period since, Zoomo has raised over $30M and built world leading utility e-bikes and a disruptive business model for their distribution and maintenance.
We're a fast growing tech start up with a global footprint across the US, Australia, and the UK and are now the trusted partner of some of the world's leading companies like Uber, DoorDash, Domino's, Pizza Hut, Wholefoods, Gorilla's, Just Eat, Getir amp; many more.
OUR PURPOSE:
We are transitioning billions of urban miles from bikes, cars and trucks to smart e-bikes. eBikes are more efficient, more sustainable and now, easily accessible.
OUR VALUES:
We move fast and score goals. We seek honest feedback. And we respect the individual.
THE ROLE:
If you are an Accountant looking to jump into an amazing opportunity in one of Australia’s leading startups and take the next
step in your career this is the right role for you! You will be joining the team at an important point of our journey where we are developing and outsourcing our key business processes amp; you will play a direct part in shaping this.
Working closely with the Head of Finance you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of a BPO and ensuring our key processes of Accounts Payable, Payroll amp; Bank reconciliations are actioned. If you are looking for a role which will evolve amp; shape over time this is for you !
We are open to Big 4 movers or experience in prior start-ups.
Key short-term task include:
In the short-term, performing amp; shaping our process for outsourcing includes:
- Processing of bank and credit card reconciliations
- Preparation of weekly amp; monthly payroll and employee reimbursements
- Processing of accounts payable and supplier payments
- Defining -and leading performance metrics around key processes
- Documenting key processes and process flows
- Maintaining our fixed asset register
Longer Term:
- Overseeing the quality of BPO and managing escalation of issues
- Helping drive continuous improvement in financial reporting to ensure performance measures are relevant for business needs
- Preparation of regular reports, monthly lodgements, and end of month journals
- Assisting in month and year end reporting.
- Assisting with budgets and forecast
Requirements
With 2-3 years’ accounting experience, you’ll have a good knowledge of accounting concepts. Your exceptional organisational skills are a given, as is your ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team. Additionally you’ll have:
- University degree in accounting or finance, ideally CA or CPA qualified (or part-qualified)
- Solid understanding of accounting concepts and general ledger maintenance
- Solid understanding of business processes and how processes could scale.
Skills:
- Excellent problem solving skills amp; time management skills with the ability to effectively manage deadlines and conflicting priorities
- Xero knowledge’s would be a bonus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel
- Ability to effectively communicate in a clear and timely manner
- Ability to effectively operate as part of a wider team towards a common goal of improving the function
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and make decisions where required
Benefits
You will get exposure to many technologies, and be around some very talented people in a highly collaborative space. We are looking for exceptional people and will offer a package and environment to match.
- Jumping aboard a rocket ship at the ground floor
- Working at a well-funded start-up with a strong management team and global presence
- The chance to be part of an organisation in hyper-growth with plenty of opportunity for personal development
- Flexible workplace with a team of extraordinary, motivated and fun co-workers
- Autonomy and ownership of the work you do, with flexible hours
- The full support of an experienced management team in helping you meet your targets and your professional development goals
- Attractive remuneration package and benefits
- Expect autonomy and responsibility, solving problems you've never imagined even existed, at high pace