Financial Controller – Australia in Sydney

Financial Controller – Australia in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 98550 - 120450 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead financial reporting and compliance for a cluster of entities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
  • Company: Join a multinational company with a strong focus on finance and accountability.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for mentorship.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and change.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in financial management while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; 7+ years of relevant experience preferred.

The predicted salary is between 98550 - 120450 $ per year.

Job Description

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

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

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; professional qualification (e. g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred
  • 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.

  • Proficient in financial software as SAP, FCC(Oracle) is desirable
  • Competencies
  • Collaborates with impact
  • Applies Business Data & Insights
  • Drive Success
  • Embraces change

Skills

  • Accounting Principles & Standards
  • Audit Testing
  • Business Partnership
  • Change Management
  • Documentation & Records Management
  • Information Systems Management
  • Financial Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Reconciliation Management
  • Fluent in English; an additional European language is a plus
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Financial Controller – Australia in Sydney employer: Quest Oracle Community

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing private investment business that values finance leadership and offers a collaborative work culture. As a Group Financial Controller, you'll benefit from exposure to complex investment structures and tax optimisation strategies while working closely with senior finance leaders and external advisers. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to fostering a supportive environment, this role provides a unique opportunity for meaningful career advancement in a fast-paced setting.

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Contact Details:

Quest Oracle Community Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Financial Controller – Australia in Sydney

Financial Reporting
Accounting Principles & Standards
Audit Testing
Business Partnership
Change Management
Documentation & Records Management
Information Systems Management