Finance Officer

About the Role

Finance Officer

Finance & Auditing - Brisbane, Queensland (Remote)

Elevate Your Finance Career at Forwood! Join us as a Finance Officer!

Forwood is a global team of passionate, values-driven professionals committed to fatality prevention. Our innovative systems are trusted by high-risk operations worldwide, delivering transformative results. As a Finance Officer, you will be key to ensuring the financial integrity of our global operations and driving our continued growth.

If you aim for precision, consistency, and efficiency, we want to hear from you!

This is a 100% remote position (WFH).

What We’re Looking For

Requirement

• Perform high-volume Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing.

• Maintain accurate financial records, registers, and supporting documentation.

• Complete supplier, customer, bank, and general ledger reconciliations.

• Support payment runs, invoicing, remittance advices, and payroll processing.

• Assist with month-end and period-end reporting, account analysis, and audit preparation.

• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, financial irregularities, and stakeholder enquiries.

• Contribute to finance process improvements, workflow documentation, and automation initiatives.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, or ERP systems).

• Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines in a remote environment.

Additional Attributes:

• 4+ years' experience in a finance, AP/AR, payroll, or bookkeeping role.

• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, IF statements, and data cleansing.

• Experience handling 3+ currencies and understanding exchange rate fluctuations.

• Understanding of project costing, expense allocation, and general ledger concepts.

• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, cash vs accrual accounting, and GST/VAT/Sales Tax principles.

• Interest in SaaS business models, recurring billing, and subscription-based revenue.

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with Power BI, financial modelling, or cloud accounting tools. (Advantageous)

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team.

Why Join Forwood?

At Forwood, we believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and passion for our mission. If you’re eager to advance your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Location

Brisbane, Queensland (Remote)

Department

Finance & Auditing

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level