Accountant

About Us

Air Aroma is an industry-leading scent marketing agency with 7 offices worldwide. Specialising in the niche and exciting field of experiential marketing, we help our clients engage with their customers in unique and innovative ways. With a dedicated team of perfumers, storytellers, and designers, we’ve created strategies for some of the world’s most well-known and luxurious brands. We believe in impactful experiences, inspiring spaces, elevated design, and meaningful connections.

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, and be proficient in using accounting software, such as Xero and/or QuickBooks. As an Accountant, you will be responsible for managing daily bank feeds, supporting accounts payable and receivable functions, assisting with budget preparation, and performing month-end activities. You will play an essential role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing insights for cost reductions and financial improvements.

This role will suit a candidate who has 3-4 years' experience in a similar position. You will join a friendly team and will be able to handle a variety of tasks.

Main functions include:

• Apply daily bank feeds into Xero/QuickBooks accurately including FX Multi currency reporting and reconciliations for HKD, AUD, USD, AED EURO banks

• Support accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing.

• Assist in the preparation of cashflow, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.

• Assist with weekly and end-of-month reporting.

• Prepare and process end-of-month (EOM) journals and reconciliations of deferred revenue, accruals, prepayments, etc.

• Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including inter-company reconciliations.

• Maintain and update Fixed Asset Registers

• Supporting with BAS and VAT lodgements in USA, Europe and Middle East

• Supporting to setup a variety of SOP’s and train junior finance support staff

• Manage inter-company International transactions, including recharges and processing in multi currency.

• Supporting with year end workpapers for external accountants and lodgement of tax returns in Australia, Middle East, Netherlands and USA and exposure and learning on tax deductibility rules in each of these jurisdictions

• Prepare external quarterly reports for stakeholders.

• Supporting to streamline chart of accounts across 5 entities and review Expense and COGS allocations

• Supporting with Consolidated accounts for internal reporting

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial accuracy across the business.

• Provide recommendations for cost-saving measures and financial improvements.

• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives within the finance department to enhance efficiency.

• Any other Ad hoc duties

This is a newly created role to support our expanding team and company growth, and presents the successful candidate with the opportunity to use their finance flair, while working in a creative & energetic environment. You will enjoy being based at our chic bayside offices. Extra perks include a MacBook laptop, professional development and company discounts.

Education and Experience

• business or accounting degree and/or related professional qualification

• CA or CPA qualified, currently completing and intension to start

• Computer proficiency

• Advanced Experience with the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel) and Xero are highly regarded

The successful candidate will have:

• Solid understanding of accounting concepts and principles.

• Strong attention to detail, with a methodical and organised approach to tasks.

• A can-do attitude and willingness to step in and assist the team when needed.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with other departments.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly accurate and detail-oriented with strong time management, initiative and follow through skills

• Self-directed and motivated; able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team

We are seeking a motivated and meticulous Accountant with a passion for accounting and process improvements.

If you think you can add a touch of sparkle to our team, please apply now!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.