Our client, a global manufacturing company, is looking for a part-time Financial Controller to join their team. It will be 3 months initially, with the potential extend or go permanent for the right candidate. The role can be 3 or 4 days dependent on the successful candidates preference. The office is located in Waterloo and requires being in office full-time. Responsibilities Oversee full-cycle accounting including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, cash management, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial statements.Lead the finance team and support the production team with inventory and work-in-progress.Prepare and submit all statutory reports required by regulatory bodies.Compile budgets and conduct proforma analysis, including interim performance reporting.Manage treasury functions and cash flow.Supervise the administrative operations of the office.Report to both the Group CFO and the local Managing Director or appointed representative.Contribute to corporate planning and policy development as part of the management team.Potentially grow and expand the finance department over time.Provide reporting directly to the Board of Directors and help implement business policies and operations. Requirements Strong ability to both perform hands-on accounting tasks and conduct financial analysis.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.Proven experience in financial statement preparation and consolidation.At least 5 years of experience managing full-scope accounting operations in a small business, reporting to executive leadership.Solid background in inventory management and cost-centre accounting.Familiarity with IFRS standards and experience in externally audited or publicly listed companies.Certified accountant with a track record of delivering accurate financial information on time.Experience working in product-based businesses with international operations, including supplier management.Exposure to government R&D grants and tax credits is desirable.Comfortable using systems like Aware, Zoho One, MYOB, and cloud-based project/time tracking tools; Mandarin language skills are a plus. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.