Role Description The Special Officer is a foundational, execution-focused role supporting A1’s China market entry and local setup. You will work closely with the CEO and early leadership team to drive the day-to-day execution required to establish A1’s presence in China. This includes: - Office setup - Cross-functional coordination - Early hiring support - Ensuring all launch-related workstreams move forward effectively This is a highly hands-on role with broad scope, well suited for someone who is comfortable operating in ambiguity, enjoys building from 0 to 1, and takes strong ownership of execution. This is not a purely administrative role; beyond coordination and logistics, you will also: - Help build local networks - Engage recruiters and partners - Support early hiring - Drive key operational initiatives during the launch phase Qualifications - Experience in operations, executive support, startup operations, office administration, or business coordination - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, unstructured environment - Comfortable working closely with senior leadership and handling sensitive or confidential information - Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging external stakeholders (e.g. recruiters, vendors, partners) - Hands-on, proactive mindset — able to figure things out independently without a defined playbook - Willingness to take on both operational and business-facing responsibilities as needed - Familiarity with the China business environment (e.g. vendors, hiring landscape, basic admin processes) is a plus - Background is flexible. We care most about execution ability, adaptability, and ownership Requirements - Support the CEO directly on China launch priorities, including scheduling, preparation, follow-ups, and execution of key initiatives - Assist in setting up the China office from scratch, including vendor coordination, basic operational setup, documentation, and local administrative processes - Build and manage relationships with recruitment agencies, hiring partners, and service providers to support early-stage hiring - Coordinate early hiring processes and interview logistics, working closely with internal TA teams and external recruiters - Act as a central coordination point across HR, Finance, Operations, and Product teams to ensure China-related workstreams stay on track - Prepare materials, summaries, and briefing notes for meetings, hiring discussions, partnerships, and business setup - Handle ad-hoc tasks and urgent execution needs with speed, flexibility, and strong judgment How We Work The best products today in the world were built by small, world-class teams. We are a high talent density and hands-on team. We make decisions collectively, move at rapid speed, striking a balance between shipping high-quality work and learning. Joining our team requires the ability to bring structure, exercise judgment, and execute independently. Our goal is to put in the hands of our users a truly magical product. Interview Process If there is a potential fit, we will arrange 3–4 rounds of interviews. Interviews may be conducted via online meetings or onsite, depending on location. We value efficiency and direct communication, and aim to provide timely feedback and decisions. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join a team building AI products with real-world impact at global scale.

• Formulates grant and study budgets according to established norms, enters documentation, secures approvals and establishes multidisciplinary research project control • Authorizes expenses on grant studies and related departmental or project study accounts • Processes documents such as check requests, travel documents, purchase orders, and invoice statements • Records, maintains, and processes functions related to various equipment used in accounting processes • Processes payroll and appointments for academic and staff personnel • Maintains departmental personnel files and assists with benefits administration • Distributes and screens mail, routing to appropriate staff • Copies documents for distribution for signature

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping across 3 hospitality venues & operating entity • Process and reconcile invoices using Xero • Using DEXT, review invoices and generate payment files • Maintain accurate financial records across all entities • Prepare & distribute monthly reports in a timely manner with commentary on trends • Perform bank, credit card and operational platform reconciliations and ensure timely month-end updates • Assist with basic reporting and financial data organization • Provide administrative support to business owner as needed • Assist with scheduling, coordination, and operational tasks • Support documentation and basic business admin functions across venues • Help streamline communication and operational workflows

Role Description We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Executive Assistant to support a growing hospitality group that owns and operates three venues. This is a fulltime remote contractor role with a mix of bookkeeping and administrative support. The business is currently working with an external bookkeeping firm but is looking to transition to a more responsive, cost-efficient, and integrated support setup. Key Responsibilities - Bookkeeping - Manage day-to-day bookkeeping across 3 hospitality venues & operating entity - Process and reconcile invoices using Xero - Using DEXT, review invoices and generate payment files - Maintain accurate financial records across all entities - Prepare & distribute monthly reports in a timely manner with commentary on trends - Perform bank, credit card and operational platform reconciliations and ensure timely month-end updates - Assist with basic reporting and financial data organization - Executive Assistant Support (where required) - Provide administrative support to business owner as needed - Assist with scheduling, coordination, and operational tasks - Support documentation and basic business admin functions across venues - Help streamline communication and operational workflows Qualifications - Proven experience in bookkeeping, ideally within hospitality or multi-entity environments - Strong proficiency in Xero (required) - Familiarity with Dext or similar invoice management tools - High attention to detail and strong organizational skills - Ability to work independently and manage multiple entities - Comfortable supporting both finance and light executive assistant tasks Requirements - This role requires handling sensitive financial data, including access to Xero and banking systems - Strong emphasis on data security and confidentiality - Background checks, police clearance, and government ID verification will be required prior to onboarding Work Arrangement & Expectations - This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement. - To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to: - Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work - Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)