FI - Financial Controller, Australia

Mission
Lead the Controllership function for a cluster of entities or an entity, ensuring accurate management reporting, a clean balance sheet, and compliance with external financial requirements. Partner with shared services to deliver efficient processes, support audits, and drive continuous improvement in reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

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Review and approve monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, working capital) with high accuracy.
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Support closing activities and validate variances in sales, costs, and inventory.
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Partner with shared services to improve and streamline reporting processes.
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Review and sign off balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of aged items.
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Ensure timely completion of management audits at entity level.
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Review and finalize statutory accounts and income tax returns prepared by shared services.
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Lead external audits and oversee indirect tax submissions to ensure compliance.
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Manage, mentor, and develop cluster finance accountants, building a culture of accountability and high performance

Requirements

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Education : Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred
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Experience : 7+ years’ experience in controllership, accounting, or finance operations within multinational environments. Previous experience of working with off shore Shared Service team is desirable.
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Competencies
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Collaborates with impact
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Applies Business Data & Insights
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Drive Success
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Embraces change
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Skills
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Accounting Principles & Standards
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Audit Testing
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Business Partnership
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Change Management
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Documentation & Records Management
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Information Systems Management
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Financial Accounting
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Financial Reporting
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General Ledger Accounting
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Reconciliation Management
Fluent in English; an additional European language is a plus