Wallis Drilling is a 100% Western Australian family‑owned drilling company with a turnover of $100m. We currently operate out of our Midvale head office, however, will be moving into our state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Hazelmere early 2026.
We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to oversee our finance operations, drive reporting accuracy and lead compliance initiatives with a focus on innovation and change management. This is an opportunity for a senior manager with robust technical accounting experience to step into a hands‑on role.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with accounting standards (AASB/IFRS) and relevant tax, payroll, and statutory obligations.
Oversee financial accounting & compliance with statutory reporting, audits, and internal controls; month‑end processes to maintain strong governance ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
Manage treasury, cash flow, working capital management and financial planning to support business objectives.
Identify, develop and implement financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
Team Leadership – provide mentoring, coaching and direction to 7 team members in AP, AR, Payroll and reconciliations.
Reporting to CFO with key relationships to Managing Director, Operations Managers, Administration Team, HR and IT.
Qualifications
At least 5 years' experience in a similar role.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Strong technical expertise in accounting standards and reporting requirements.
Proven experience in financial and management accounting roles within a complex organisation.
Experience with ERP systems, financial modelling and data analysis tools.
Capacity to manage complex decision‑making, competing priorities and time‑critical deliverables.
Application Process & Eligibility
All candidates will be reviewed after 5th January 2026.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agencies at this time.
We look forward to your application.
Interview Questions
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as a financial controller?
* Have you completed a certified practising accountant (CPA) qualification?
* Have you completed a qualification in management?
* How many years of accounting experience do you have?
* Which of the following data analytics tools are you experienced with?
* Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting?
* Have you worked in a role which requires experience with financial analysis and modelling?
Wallis Drilling is one of the most experienced drilling companies in the industry. We've been working with the mining and exploration industries for 50 years, and have drilled in many remote and challenging locations.
Invention and innovation has always been a big part of our company's philosophy. Wallis developed the Air Core drilling system which is widely used throughout the world today.
We constantly look for new ways to improve our equipment, operations and efficiency.
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