Remote Finance Officer in Kolkata (Job Vacancy)

🎯 Mission-driven, customer centric organisation 🏡 🖥️ Remote friendly work culture 💰 Competitive salary and Performance bonus 🏝👨‍⚕️ Paid time off & Medical insurance • Reconcile transactions on a daily, monthly, and annual basis, using XERO • Process invoices promptly and accurately upon request • Ensure accurate and timely execution of accounts receivable and payable activities • Support the Finance Manager in various projects and tasks as needed • Act as a key point of contact for other departments regarding financial and accounting matters • Ensure that all expenses are kept within the assigned project budget • Maintain data integrity in all financial reporting • Manage records and receipts according to SOL Edu/Migration CRM System requirements • Perform the month-end closing process • Process fortnightly and monthly payrolls for SOL Edu/Migration employees including calculating employee salaries, taxes, and deductions • Prepare BAS lodgement and financial statement • HR related tasks such as preparing employment contracts, recording employee details in HR system and supporting onboard process Qualifications We are seeking a Finance Officer who embodies reliability, responsibility, and self-motivation, and who has at least 5 years of experience in Australian accounting systems. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities and qualifications: • Minimum 3 years of working knowledge and experience in Australian accounting systems, demonstrating a strong understanding of finance operations • International Education industry experience is preferred but not compulsory • Proficiency in financial systems such as Xero with advanced working knowledge of Excel • Proactive and solutions-focused mindset, consistently seeking opportunities for improvement and growth • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial information to various stakeholders • Strong team player, capable of collaborating with all levels of stakeholders, while also possessing the ability to work independently when necessary • Demonstrated high accuracy and speed in handling transactional volume processing tasks • Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills, ensuring deadlines are consistently met • Meticulous attention to detail, consistently maintaining the highest level of accuracy in financial reporting and analysis SOL Edu and Migration is a leading International Education and Migration company founded in 2002 in Brisbane, Australia. With a global presence, SOL Edu has assisted approximately 40,000 international students in pursuing their study in Australia and New Zealand, while also helping more than 5000 clients to successfully arrive, stay and/or migrate to these two countries. With 21 years in the education industry, we offer comprehensive support to students throughout their entire academic journey, from pre-arrival to post-arrival in Australia and New Zealand. We work closely with students to identify appropriate courses and institutions that align with their academic record and personal circumstances. We also provide them with free admission processes, student visa application support and settling down services. Should students desire to further their study, SOL Edu can provide a hassle-free transfer process that complies with all regulatory requirements. We are one of few companies capable of offering an “one stop service” for clients, covering all education and visa services. With a team of five registered migration agents located in Australia and New Zealand, we provide extensive expertise and experience in all types of visas, including student visa as well as other visa subclasses that help clients stay longer and migrate to Australia and New Zealand. SOL Edu is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. However, we have expanded our business operation globally by establishing five physical offshore offices in Bangkok (Thailand), Thimphu (Bhutan), Seoul (Korea), Auckland (New Zealand) and Christchurch (New Zealand). The offshore offices allow us to enhance the SOL Edu brand name in these promising markets and help us directly provide education and visa services to offshore students.