Finance Officer VA
A senior finance officer who manages your day-to-day finance function, from cash and banking to supplier payments, compliance workpapers and management reporting, so the owner has one reliable person keeping the money side of the business in order.
- Top 1% vetted talent
- No lock-in contracts
- Replacement guarantee
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Description
A Finance Officer VA can manage the everyday finance function for a small or medium business, covering cash, banking, payments, reporting, compliance workpapers and financial administration. They can liaise with banks, insurers, auditors and accountants while supporting budgets and board reporting. Outsource Teams provides top 1% vetted talent with senior finance experience, no lock-in contracts and a replacement guarantee.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily cash position, bank transfers and short-term cash flow forecasts.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable processing and approve payment runs within delegated limits.
- Prepare monthly management accounts with commentary on results, cash and key ratios.
- Maintain the fixed asset register, loan schedules and prepayment and accrual workings.
- Prepare compliance workpapers for indirect tax, payroll tax and statutory filings for the client's accountant.
- Liaise with banks, insurers, auditors and the external accountant on behalf of the owner.
- Administer corporate cards, expense policies and staff reimbursements.
- Support budgeting, grant or lender reporting and board finance papers.
- Maintain finance policies, delegations and document controls across the business.
- Supervise junior finance or administrative staff and review their work.
Software & Tools
Requirements
- Over 5 years in a finance officer, finance manager or senior accountant role for a small or medium organisation.
- Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business; CPA or CMA qualification is an advantage.
- Confident with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks Online or NetSuite, plus banking portals and expense tools such as Expensify.
- Strong Excel skills for cash forecasting, management reporting and reconciliations.
- Clear English communication, able to brief an owner, a banker and an auditor in the same week.
- Trustworthy with banking access and confidential data, with a track record of clean audits.
- Set up for remote work with high-speed internet, a backup connection and power, available across the client's business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can they manage day to day?
They can manage cash positions, bank transfers, payment runs, receivables, management accounts, fixed assets, expenses and finance policies.
Can they deal with external finance contacts?
Yes. They can liaise with banks, insurers, auditors and external accountants on behalf of the business owner.
What systems can they use?
They can work with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, ApprovalMax, Dext and Bill.com.
How experienced are the candidates?
Candidates are expected to have more than five years in a finance officer, finance manager or senior accountant position.
How much does it cost?
Rates are listed in USD at $7 per hour for entry-level talent, $9 per hour for intermediate and $12 per hour for senior talent. Both full-time and part-time options are available.
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