Admin and Accounting Assistant at SeedStars Academy

About the Job

• The accounting assistant will keep financial records, prepare reports, and update financial information.
• The accountant assistant must be familiar with accounting procedures and should have experience with accounting software programs (like Xero).
• The ideal candidate will be able to process business transactions, handle accounts payable and receivable, expense reports, receipts, and other financial matters.
• Proven accounting experience required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Accounting Manager with audits, forecasts, and other fiscal planning.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the company including cash management/treasury, and internal/external financial & compliance reporting
• Prepare financial reports in accordance with local and regulatory accounting principles and ensure compliance with the accounting Policies (IFRS)
• Support periodic reporting to stakeholders
• Fact-checking invoices for payment and processing
• Processing billing adjustments and refunds
• Handling bookkeeping, including daily bank reconciliation
• Maintaining Loan ledgers and other general ledgers on Xero
• Interfacing with the company’s banking and business partners.

Your Profile

• 1-2 years of proven accounting/bookkeeping experience
• Able to analyze financial records and transfer information
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize
• Assists team members when needed to accomplish team goals
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports
• Able to handle high volumes of daily data/information
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field preferred
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software(Xero), Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Who We are Looking For:

• We’re focused on culture first. We want someone with a soul. Someone who does the right thing. Someone without ego. We’re looking for someone we want to hang out with, laugh with and work with. Social skills are a must.
• We bet on raw talent over tenure. The baseline: candidates need to have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. That said, what we want most is someone that’s hungry. That’s more important to us than years of experience.
• Experience growing and managing employees at an early stage company would be helpful, but not required.

Why our employees say they love working with us

• We were awarded as one of the most democratic workplaces in the world due to our freedom-centred practices (read here: seedsta.rs/worldblu)
• We are on a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets
• You get many growth opportunities and responsibilities early on. It’s one of the perks of a fast-growing international company
• You work in an entrepreneurial culture where you’re surrounded by a young and diverse team
• We strive by giving autonomy and flexibility to our teams. We have a flat hierarchy and a strong belief that responsible people should have the freedom to do their work when and how they want