Accountant

Purpose

We're looking for a Finance & Administration Manager to own the financial engine and administration of a fast-growing, multi-entity business.

This role owns finance operations end to end, from invoicing, payments, receivables, month-end, cash management and controls through to policies, supplier administration and coordination with external HR and professional partners. You will make sure the numbers are right, money moves on time, and nothing falls through the cracks.

The ideal candidate is a senior, hands-on operator who anticipates what is needed, communicates clearly, and wants to build a function rather than simply maintain one. As the company scales, this role has a clear opportunity to grow into a head-of-function position.

You could be a great fit if...

• You have around 10 years of business experience with a strong finance or accounting core
• You've run a finance function, not just worked inside one, and you're comfortable being the most senior finance person in the room
• You enjoy being hands-on with invoicing, payments, reconciliations, cash flow, month-end close and reporting
• You're naturally proactive, spotting what is needed and getting started before anyone has to chase you
• You communicate clearly, surface risks early and bring a proposed solution when something needs attention
• You enjoy building relationships and can manage a bookkeeper, external advisors, suppliers and internal stakeholders with equal confidence
• You're ambitious about building a scalable finance and administration function in a fast-moving, multi-entity business
• You're comfortable matching the CEO's working hours across multiple time zones when required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA, CA, ACCA or CIMA is a plus
• Proven experience owning day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities, countries, currencies and jurisdictions
• Deep hands-on expertise in Xero, including general ledger management, reconciliations, supporting schedules and month-end close
• Strong cash management and short-term cash flow forecasting capability, with the judgement to flag risks before they materialise
• Experience owning customer invoicing, receivables follow-up, accounts payable, supplier relationships and disciplined payment runs
• Hands-on experience with international payment platforms and banking facilities, ideally Wise, Airwallex and AMEX
• Strong multi-currency accounting capability, including realised and unrealised FX gains and losses
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, with the ability to build useful models rather than only maintain existing ones
• Experience managing at least one direct report and holding external accountants, auditors, tax advisors and other partners to agreed deadlines
• Working knowledge of VAT or GST obligations in at least one international jurisdiction
• Strong documentation and control habits across finance policies, approvals, banking access, expenses, travel and supplier administration
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to turn financial information into useful reporting for the CEO and wider team

What You Will Own

• The month-end and year-end close calendar, ensuring accurate and timely delivery every cycle
• Cash management, short-term forecasting, budget variance analysis, cash buffers and capital requirement visibility
• The end-to-end invoicing cycle, including monthly preparation from the 15th, customer invoicing, reconciliations, collections and ageing visibility
• Payment operations across Wise, Airwallex and local banking rails, with appropriate approval discipline
• A clean and accurate Xero general ledger, balance sheet integrity and complete supporting schedules across the group
• The bookkeeper's priorities, output quality, development and independence
• External HR partners across jurisdictions, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, payroll inputs and employment compliance
• Relationships with accountants, auditors, tax advisors, corporate secretarial partners, suppliers and other operational partners
• Company finance and administration policies covering expenses, travel, media, technology, banking and operational approvals
• Operational suppliers and company administration, including technology assets and office arrangements
• Monthly company revenue and operating expense reporting, along with brand-level financial reporting for the CEO
• Coordination with internal teams to keep fees, commissions, paid media, enablement briefs, growth forecasts, P&Ls, valuations and prefund predictors current
• Continuous improvement and automation of finance workflows, integrations and reporting

Bonus Points

• Experience integrating and automating third-party applications with Xero
• Exposure to transfer pricing and intercompany documentation
• Experience supporting a fast-growing, multi-brand or international business
• Experience maximising banking points, rebates and other commercial benefits
• Familiarity with outsourced HR compliance and corporate secretarial activities across multiple jurisdictions

You probably shouldn't apply if...

• You're looking for a predictable role with a narrow finance remit and little operational ownership
• You prefer to wait for direction rather than anticipate what the business will need next
• You're uncomfortable being hands-on with the detail while also building better systems and controls
• You avoid difficult conversations or allow risks and missed deadlines to surface late
• You need to be chased for updates, reconciliations, reporting or follow-through
• You're not comfortable managing multiple entities, currencies, partners and priorities at the same time

The best time to join Valerie was yesterday. The next best time is now 🤓

👋Our Hiring Process

We want interviews to be valuable for both sides. Throughout the process, you'll meet the people you'll work with, learn more about the role, and get a chance to understand how we think and operate.

Our process typically includes:

• Introductory conversation with our Talent team <> 30 mins
• Hiring Manager interview <> 30-45 mins
• Role-specific assessment or practical exercise (where applicable)
• Cross-functional or stakeholder interviews <> 30-45 mins
• Final conversation with leadership <> 30-45 mins

We'll always let you know what to expect before each stage.

💪🏾What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work with visible impact
• High ownership from day one
• Collaboration with experienced founders, operators, and specialists
• A team that values curiosity, initiative, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation and the tools you need to do your best work
• Opportunities to grow as Valerie grows

VALERIE IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE WHERE PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS, EXPERIENCES, AND PERSPECTIVES CAN THRIVE. WE HIRE BASED ON SKILLS, POTENTIAL, AND THE ABILITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO OUR TEAM.