Company Overview
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.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to oversee finance operations, drive reporting accuracy, and lead compliance initiatives with a focus on innovation and change management. This role is for a senior manager with robust technical accounting experience who will take a hands‑on leadership role.
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.
* Lead and mentor a team of 7 members in AP, AR, payroll and reconciliations.
* Report 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 Details
All candidates will be reviewed after 5th January 2026. Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agencies at this time.
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