Global Accounting Manager
Mad Monkey Hostel Group is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Global Finance Team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely monthly financial reporting for Mad Monkey Corporate entities, managing the intercompany process across the group, collaborating with regional finance and supporting the statutory reporting requirements.
As we continue to scale rapidly across multiple countries, we are looking for a candidate with strong hospitality industry experience, ideally gained in a similar role, with the ability to manage the operational complexity of multi-site operations, varying regulatory environments, and high-volume transactional workflows.
The Accounting Manager will collaborate closely with Regional Finance Heads to support wider business needs, assist with cash flow management, strengthen Group balance sheet integrity, and drive process improvements across the Finance function. The role will also contribute to system enhancements, finance policy development, and ad-hoc projects as the Group continues its expansion and scaling journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
- Review and maintain balance sheet schedules for the corporate entity.
- Support the global month-end close cycle, including accounting system period closing.
- Reconcile key Group accounts: loans, interest, deposits, deferred income, and other balances.
- Prepare documentation for intercompany loans.
- Prepare and coordinate the intercompany cross-charging schedule with Regional Finance Heads.
- Ensure accurate monthly intercompany reconciliations agreed across regions.
- Support the annual Group audit, liaising with the group and regional auditors.
- Prepare supporting schedules, audit workpapers, and respond to audit queries.
- Maintain our accounting system ‘Xero’ (chart of accounts, user access, tracking categories).
- Assist with our purchase order system ‘ApprovalMax’ configuration and maintenance.
- Contribute to adhoc finance systems projects.
- Support finance initiatives relating to expansion, acquisitions, and restructuring.
- Perform additional tasks to support the global finance roadmap.
Core Competencies & SkillsTechnical Skills
- Strong knowledge of double entry accounting.
- Excellent understanding of financial statements.
- Proven experience handling intercompany transactions and eliminations.
- Highly proficient in Excel/Google Sheets. Xero experience a plus.
- Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
Soft Skills
- Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused..
- Strong communicator, capable of collaborating with regional teams.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive, adaptable, with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality.