Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Financial Controller to oversee the day-to-day activities of our Finance Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery, accuracy, and integrity of transactional finance/accounting/payroll, period end results, statutory compliance, and reporting.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role, ideally within a professional services environment, and strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and taxation regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure timely delivery, accuracy, and integrity of transactional finance/accounting/payroll, period end results, statutory compliance, and reporting
* Maintain compliance with Australian and international tax laws and provide tax advice to the business in liaison with the internal Tax team
* Ensure accurate and timely preparation of all tax lodgements such as BAS, FBT, and income tax returns
* Assist Head of Financial Accounting Operations in managing commercial aspects including statutory compliance, risk management, treasury (including bank covenant reporting, cash flow management and forecasting) and general insurance, including workers' compensation
* Provide support with month-end/year-end close processes, cash flow forecasting and budgeting activities
* Prepare annual financial statutory accounts and liaise with Internal Audit teams (where necessary) for the completion of annual financial statutory accounts and year-end audits
* Responsible for the management and support of Trust Accounts under APES310 and AFSL licence reporting
Required Skills and Qualifications
CA/CPA qualified or equivalent
Significant experience in a similar role, ideally within a professional services environment
Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and taxation regulations
Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations and the Fair Work Act
Familiarity with tax governance frameworks, tax effect accounting, and preparation of tax work papers
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel
Advanced Power BI skills
Previous experience with Concur, Great Plain Dynamics, and/or Workday
Benefits
9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days
Mental health support, financial, and wellbeing coaching
Diverse and inclusive firm culture
Others
We warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community, and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.