Record-to-report (Accounting) Manager

Job Description

Job title: Record-to-report (Accounting) Manager

Company: Xplor

Job description: Company Description

At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours. We give small and medium-sized businesses cloud-based, intuitive technology solutions that enable them to manage all the hassles of running and growing a business, so business owners can get back to doing what they love.

With Xplor Pay, we help businesses get paid quickly and securely – without hidden fees. We built the tech ourselves, and our platform delivers secure, transparent, fast, and accurate payments.

We are unified by our purpose of helping people to succeed. So, when you become part of our team, you also become part of the personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with Xplor products.

Job Description

This newly created role, reporting to the Head of International Accounting, will be responsible for implementing a new operating model for R2R in close partnership with corporate and business stakeholders for the International arena (which comprises all Xplor entities outside the US and Canada).

You will work with the business and develop strong relationships with the commercial team and other departments, working closely with them to on the processes and procedures.

This position will lead and execute the development of strategic initiatives and continuous improvement of R2R processes including technology system integrations, and through metric analytics ensure effective service delivery to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities / What you will do:

• Oversee the R2R process ensuring that the accounts are complete, accurate and delivered within Group reporting deadlines
• Collaborate with FP&A teams on understanding the monthly business performance
• Prepare the short term and long-term operational cash forecast and requirements
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Ensure that all reconciliations are prepared, reviewed and approved and that all reconciling items are dealt with promptly
• Managing the year end audit for group, sub-consolidations and local accounts
• Liaise and work with the Tax team with the analysis required in the preparation of the corporate tax returns and transfer pricing
• Preparation of the IFRS sub consolidation statutory accounts and all local financial accounts
• Ensure that the US GAAP to local GAAP reconciliations are prepared and reviewed
• Manage the capital adequacy of regulated entities and reporting to ensure compliance
• Manage banking relationships
• Incorporation of acquisitions into the R2R process
• Collaborate with the Netsuite team to drive process improvements and efficiencies
• Ensure consistent methodologies are applied with the goal of driving standardised processes and, where there are deviations, these are adequately substantiated.
• Develop a culture of quality, service excellence (for internal customers), flexibility and cost consciousness
• Lead continuous improvement projects, including working closely with the commercial business leaders on the development of standardised processes and reporting for both the payments and software business.
• Provides overall leadership for planning, staffing, training, goal setting and management.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Strong controls bias and experience (SOX preferable)
• Relevant operational R2R experience including but not limited to management and financial reporting requirements, plus balance sheet reconciliation and journals, banking, fixed assets, intercompany, tax returns (direct and indirect)
• Experience in preparation of consolidated IFRS accounts
• Experience of managing external audit to tight deadlines
• IFRS and US GAAP experience
• Excellent people management skills with experience of working with remote teams across multiple locations.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to perform complex analysis and reconciliations.
• Experienced in leading process improvement and the execution of new processes and procedures
• Ability to build and nurture productive working relationships with individuals and teams regionally and globally
• Must be innovative, good communication, presentation and analytical skills

At Xplor, we believe that the best innovation and ideas happen at the intersections of our differences – people of diverse cultures, generations, disciplines, and lived experiences. So even if you think you do not tick all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

Values and Life at Xplor Our four core values guide us from how we hire and recognise our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:

• Make life simple
• Build for people
• Move with purpose
• Create lasting communities

If these values sound like you, and describe people you want to work with, you will thrive at Xplor. As an Xplorer, you will be part of a global network of talented colleagues who will support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.

Some of our perks and benefits are:

• 12 weeks Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carer · #GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, plus regular career and growth conversations with your leader, as part of Xplor GPS
• Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council, Global Mentorship Program
• Access to free mental health support
• Flexible working arrangements

Ready to apply?

To start your application with us, please submit your Resume and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word “moonshot” at the top of your message to the Hiring Manager so that we know you really took the time to read our job ad. Your contact is Sophia Little, Senior Talent Partner.

We understand that diverse candidates have diverse needs. We welcome you to inform us of any additional needs related to completing your job application or participating in the interview process, via .

More about us

Xplor Technologies is a global platform integrating SaaS solutions, embedded payments, and Commerce Accelerating Technologies to help businesses succeed. Xplor provides enterprise-grade SaaS solutions for businesses in “everyday life” verticals: Childcare & Education; Fitness & Wellbeing, Field Services and Personal Services – and a global cloud-based payment processing platform.

Xplor Technologies serves over 78,000 customers that processed over $36 billion in payments, operating across 20 markets in 2022.

Good to know

To be considered for employment in the United Kingdom, you must be legally authorised to work in the UK. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time.

We kindly ask you to apply through our careers portal or external job boards only. Please don’t send your application via email.

To learn more about us and our products, please visit .

We also invite you to check out our Candidate FAQs for more information about our recruitment process .

Xplor is dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Location: Newcastle

Job date: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:40:30 GMT

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