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Job Description: International Accountant (Xero Specialist)

Job Title: International Accountant / Senior International Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To: Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Location: [Remote / Hybrid / On-site - City, Country]

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced International Accountant with advanced proficiency in Xero software to oversee our global financial operations. In this role, you will manage multi-currency accounting, cross-border transactions, and international tax compliance across our global entities. The ideal candidate will leverage Xero to streamline financial workflows, ensure accurate reporting under global standards (IFRS/GAAP), and maintain clean, reconciled books for our expanding international presence.

Key Responsibilities

- Global Ledger Management: Maintain and oversee general ledgers for multiple international entities using Xero, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
- Multi-Currency & FX Management: Handle multi-currency transactions, monitor exchange rate fluctuations, and process foreign exchange (FX) gains/losses within Xero.
- International Tax Compliance: Assist with global tax filings, including VAT, GST, sales tax, and corporate tax compliance across different jurisdictions.
- Bank Reconciliation: Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of international bank accounts, credit cards, and payment gateways (e.g.,



Stripe, PayPal) integrated with Xero.
- Intercompany Transactions: Manage intercompany reconciliations, transfer pricing entries, and cross-border expense allocations.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L;, Cash Flow) for international subsidiaries, assisting in consolidation.
- App Integration: Optimize the Xero ecosystem by managing integrations with third-party tools (e.g., Hubdoc, Dext, Deel, Wise, or inventory management software).
- Audit Support: Provide documentation, schedules, and reports directly from Xero to support external international audits.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Skilled certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
- Experience: 3–5 years of core accounting experience, with at least 2 years specializing in international accounting or multi-entity operations.
- Software Expertise: Advanced hands-on experience with Xero is mandatory. Xero Advisor Certification is a significant advantage.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP, as well as international tax principles (VAT/GST).
- Skills:
- Proficiency in multi-currency reporting and consolidation.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-border teams.

Pay: ₹30,559.00 - ₹51,859.03 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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