Financial Accountant

Job Description Location: Hybrid / Remote Employment Type: Fixed Term 4 months About Slice Group Slice Group is a fast-growing fintech business delivering innovative financial solutions through our core products, Pay Later Travel (PLT) and Slice Pay. We empower customers with seamless payment experiences and are expanding rapidly across markets. We are seeking a Financial Accountant to strengthen our finance function with a focus on accurate reporting, compliance, and supporting international operations. Role Overview This is a mid-level, hands-on accounting role. You will be responsible for preparing month-end financials, assisting with audits, and managing statutory and tax compliance (including IAS, BAS, and payroll tax). You will work closely with the Finance Manager/Controller and external advisors, contributing to both day-to-day operations and the group’s global reporting requirement s. Key Responsibilities Month-end financials: Prepare monthly financial statements and reconciliations for the group and subsidiaries. Close processes: Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany reconciliations. Audit support: Assist external auditors during statutory audits and ensure timely completion of requirements. Compliance & tax: Prepare and lodge IAS, BAS, and payroll tax returns. Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations across jurisdictions. Reporting & analysis: Support preparation of consolidated results and provide variance analysis for management. Payroll oversight: Assist with payroll reconciliations and ensure employee entitlements are correctly reported. Process improvement: Contribute to improving accounting systems, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies. Global exposure: Collaborate across entities and regions to ensure consistency in reporting and compliance. Ad hoc projects: Support new product rollouts, cost allocation, and investor/debt raise reporting as required. Requirements Role Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA/CA (or working towards qualification) preferred. 2–4 years of accounting experience, ideally in a multi-entity or global environment. Solid knowledge of accounting principles and statutory reporting (IFRS/GAAP). Hands-on experience preparing month-end financial statements and supporting audits. Experience lodging IAS, BAS, and payroll tax (Australia focus, with global exposure ideal). Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, NetSuite). Detail-oriented, well-organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business. Strong communication skills with ability to work across teams and external advisors.