Job Description

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.

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Mission

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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.

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Responsibilities

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

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- Education : Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; skilled qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred
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- 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.
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- Competenciesn n
- Collaborates with impact
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- Applies Business Data & Insights
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- Drive Success
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- Embraces change
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- Skillsn

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- Accounting Principles & Standards
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- Audit Testing
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- Business Partnership
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- Change Management
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- Documentation & Records Management
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- Information Systems Management
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- Financial Accounting
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- Financial Reporting
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- General Ledger Accounting
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- Reconciliation Management
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Fluent in English; an additional European language is a plus

📌 FI - Financial Controller, Australia (Wollongong)
🏢 Calderys
📍 Wollongong