General Accountant

APAC General Accountant (Contractual Role )

About the Company

STAAH (an Access Company)

About The Access Group

The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 128,000 small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, USA, and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs over 7,000 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence.

About STAAH

STAAH Ltd. is a New Zealand-based technology company and was founded in 2008. STAAH's industry-leading technology powers a property's distribution through online travel agencies (OTA) and direct bookings. STAAH works with more than 20,000+ properties across 90 countries through its operations in New Zealand, Australia, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, UK and Europe. STAAH has built a strong reputation for enabling accommodation providers to connect to over 500 online travel agents (OTAs) and technology partners. With its innovative solutions, STAAH empowers businesses to maximise visibility, optimise revenue, and simplify booking processes. STAAH's has two flagship products—MAX and SU—which cater to different segments of the accommodation market.

About the Role

We are actively seeking a skilled and motivated General Accountant to join our finance team. As a General Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and contributing to financial reporting processes. Your responsibilities will include journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, and participation in month-end and year-end closing activities. Attention to detail, a solid grasp of accounting principles, and effective teamwork are central to thriving in this role.

Responsibilities

• Journal Entries and Reconciliations:
• Prepare and post journal entries to accurately record financial transactions.
• Reconcile accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain necessary information.

• Financial Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Support the analysis of financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Account Analysis:

• Conduct regular reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Provide insightful analysis and explanations for variances and trends.

• Assist in the preparation of management reports.

• Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
• Maintain organized and well-documented financial records.

• Support audits and assist in providing required documentation.

• Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process enhancement and efficiency.
• Contribute to the implementation of streamlined accounting procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize financial workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or similar certification is advantageous.
• Proven experience in accounting roles with an emphasis on general accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to spot trends and variances.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools is a plus.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

At Access we're all about helping everyone Love Work and Love Life. Why? Because we believe people can only be their best when they can be themselves. So, if you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't match perfectly, we'd still love to hear from you. You might just be whom we are looking for.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We love the fact that we're all different. We believe by having more diverse perspectives at work improves how we run our business, helps us to better support our customers, and when you think about it, it's just more fun