G6/30 TLHC A - Accountant

Real opportunities. Real impact. Your career, redefined.

(NOTE: A human reviews every application at Oceans, so please apply for only one position and only once a year—if you're a better fit for another role, we’ll route your application accordingly and if we’re not quite ready for you, we’ll reach back out later).

At Oceans, we help the best and brightest of Sri Lanka to take advantage of opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be available to them, while supporting entrepreneurs around the world. Our community (we call them Divers) don’t do surface work—they go deep to solve complex challenges and make a real impact. And in doing so, they support bold ideas and expand their skills, broaden their expertise, and grow their careers, all without having to leave family and friends.

We’re hiring an Accountant to pair with a fast-growing international client operating across industries including publishing. In this role, you’ll own the day-to-day financial operations and play a key role in supporting forecasting, reconciliation, and cash management activities.

Accountability

As an Accountant, your success will be defined by your ability to manage financial operations with accuracy, timeliness, and reliability. This is a role that combines transactional ownership with broader visibility into cash flow and forecasting, ideal for someone who thrives on structure and is energized by working in evolving business environments. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:

Core Accounting Operations

• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Issue, track, and reconcile invoices and payments.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial data accuracy.
• Execute month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare and update monthly P&L statements.
• Accrue expenses and ensure appropriate period-based entries.
  

Cash Flow & Forecasting

• Assist in maintaining and updating financial forecasting models.
• Support cash flow planning and collaborate with leadership to align forecasts with business needs.

Systems & Automation

• Operate within existing accounting systems and automation workflows.
• Coordinate with part-time automation specialists to improve operational efficiency.

Communication & Coordination

• Liaise with external stakeholders, such as advertising client finance teams, as needed.
• Communicate regularly with internal teams to ensure clarity and alignment on all financial matters.

Colleagues

You’ll work directly with the Founder/CEO and collaborate with a lean, fast-moving team that values reliability, responsiveness, and self-direction. You’ll also coordinate with external accounting support and automation partners where needed.

At Oceans, you’ll also receive guidance and support from our Operations Manager, who will help you succeed in the role and ensure that you’re continuously growing and developing in your career.

Skills & Qualifications

At Oceans, we believe in T-shaped individuals—those who bring deep expertise in one area, paired with broad curiosity and interests. As an Accountant, your vertical focus will be transactional and operational accounting, while your horizontal strengths should include communication, forecasting, and systems fluency.

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Language Skills: Professional fluency in English, with strong written communication
• Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in a transactional or full-cycle role
• Tools Proficiency: Strong familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Excel/Google Sheets, and tools like Ramp or Xero
• Reconciliation: Experience handling AP/AR, monthly closes, and bank/card reconciliations
• Forecasting: Understanding of cash flow planning and ability to maintain financial models
• Attention to Detail: Precision and accuracy in maintaining financial data
• Independence: Confidence working remotely and managing deadlines autonomously

Diversity of experience is core to Oceans. You are expected to work inclusively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ensuring that both personal and collective dignity are supported.

During the interview process, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills in the following areas:

• Accounting Accuracy: How do you ensure consistency and accuracy in AP/AR, reconciliations, and monthly close?
• Cash Flow Visibility: What’s your approach to maintaining and updating forecasting models?
• Systems Fluency: What financial tools or automation platforms have you used, and how have they improved your workflow?
• Communication: How do you stay aligned with founders or external teams when managing finances solo?
• Problem Solving: How have you caught or resolved discrepancies in large datasets or transaction logs?

Role Specifications

This is a remote role, where you will be expected to work a split shift with some overlap with our client’s time zone. You will, however, be expected to be present for in-person training programs during your first 90 days with us. During the offer process, we’ll share more information about our benefits and compensation philosophy, considering both market trends and individual factors.

About Oceans

At Oceans, we build remote teams that connect the world’s top 1% of talent with visionary leaders. With us, you’re not just doing a job—you’re redefining your career with opportunities designed to unlock your potential. We welcome the chance to discuss the complementary parts of our business during your interview process and encourage questions about where we are and where we are going.