GM Group Accounting

What you’ll do

• Lead and optimize the month-end close process for all group entities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely completion of financial statements and reports. 
• Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement across all group accounting functions by leveraging technology, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. 
• Provide strong, engaging, and motivating leadership to a team of 15, including 3 direct reports. Foster a culture of accountability, development, and high performance. 
• Act as the lead for cross-functional projects impacting the accounting function, collaborating effectively with other departments (e.g., FP&A, Tax, Billing, Procurement) to achieve shared objectives. 
• Oversee Accounts Payable operations, ensuring efficient processing, accurate recording, and timely payments. Be the accounting team lead for integration of Xero’s recent $4 Billion acquisition of world class SMB payments player, Melio. 
• Influence key stakeholders across the business and executive levels on accounting policies, processes, and strategic initiatives. 
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of general ledger accounts and financial data. 
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance. 
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the wider Accounting team and Finance function. 

Success looks like

• Month-end close processes are consistently completed efficiently, accurately, and on time. 
• Significant improvements in accounting efficiency and accuracy are achieved through the successful implementation of technology and AI. 
• You foster a highly engaged, skilled, and high-performing group accounting team. 
• You successfully lead and influence outcomes in key cross-functional projects. 
• Accounts Payable operations are streamlined and effectively managed. 
• You live by the Xero values and help foster our culture. You build strong relationships with members of the finance team and wider business. 

What you’ll bring with you

• Critical Competencies
• Ability to work with speed and urgency, demonstrating a proactive approach to meeting deadlines and adapting to fast-paced environments. 
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to influence. 
• Willingness to be involved as an active member of the Xero team.


• Experience
• Significant experience (15+ years) in senior finance or accounting roles, with significant experience in group accounting and month-end close processes. 
• Proven experience in driving efficiency improvements through technology adoption and process automation (including AI). 
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing high-performing teams. 
• Extensive experience leading and participating in cross-functional projects. 
• Appropriate qualification, for example, Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent.