About the Job<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0Xero\u2019s Product Team works together to enhance and develop world-class accounting software that empowers small businesses, bookkeepers, and accountants. We are passionate about delivering innovative solutions that make financial management easier and more effective for our users.\u00a0
\n\t\u00a0The Product Manager plays a key role at Xero and within the Product Team. You will help shape the future of our accounting software by advising on technical accounting requirements, ensuring new features align with industry best practices, and identifying opportunities to improve our management reporting and analytics capabilities. You will also collaborate closely with engineering, design, and customer experience teams to ensure the successful delivery of new features.\u00a0
\n\t\u00a0Our aim is to continuously enhance our software to meet the evolving needs of our users. You\u2019ll be the kind of person who thrives on solving complex problems, is passionate about accounting technology, and is eager to drive meaningful improvements for our customers.\u00a0
\n\t\u00a0We are looking to add Product Managers to our team who are detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality accounting software.\u00a0
\n\tAfter completing this application, please also complete this form .
\n\tThis role is a full time, in-office position in Johannesburg, South Africa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What you’ll do<\/p>\n
\tProvide expert guidance on technical accounting queries, ensuring our software supports best practices and regulatory requirements.
\n\tCollaborate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to build and refine accounting software features that enhance user experience and compliance.
\n\tConduct thorough testing of new accounting features before launch to ensure functionality, accuracy, and ease of use.
\n\tIdentify and propose improvements to our management and reporting tools, making them more insightful, user-friendly, and valuable to our customers.
\n\tGather and analyse user feedback, industry trends, and competitive insights to inform product development priorities.
\n\tWork with the Customer Experience team to understand common customer challenges and develop solutions that address them effectively.
\n\tCommunicate product updates and enhancements internally and externally, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and informed.
\n\tTake ownership of product development cycles, working in an agile environment to deliver high-impact features efficiently.
\n\tEnsure all product decisions are data-driven, leveraging user insights and accounting expertise to drive product enhancements.<\/p>\n
Success looks like<\/p>\n
\tProviding valuable accounting insights that shape the development of Xero\u2019s software.
\n\tCollaborating effectively across teams to build and launch high-quality features.
\n\tIdentifying and delivering meaningful improvements to our management and reporting tools.
\n\tEnsuring new features are rigorously tested and meet user needs before release.
\n\tProactively addressing customer pain points and enhancing the overall user experience.
\n\tContributing to a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and customer-centric product development.<\/p>\n
What you’ll bring with you<\/p>\n
\tA Chartered Accounting [CA(SA)] qualification.
\n\tExperience working with accounting software.
\n\tA background in product management, business analysis, or a related field is advantageous.
\n\tExperience testing and evaluating accounting software features.
\n\tAbility to analyse data and customer feedback to drive product decisions.
\n\tStrong communication skills, with the ability to translate accounting concepts into software requirements.
\n\tA proactive mindset and a passion for improving financial technology solutions.
\n\tExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
\n\tA collaborative approach, working effectively with cross-functional teams.<\/p>\n
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