Australian Financial Controller and Senior Accountant | AU | WFH / Hybrid

Setup and Location: WFH or Hybrid (Ortigas, Alabang, Pampanga or Cebu) Work Schedule: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (NZ Time) | 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM (PH Time)

Employment Type: Full-time  

Ready to do work that actually excites you?  

The Financial Controller and Senior Accountant is the financial control hub of the AU client. This is a control and decision-support role. Its three non-negotiables are: clear cash flow visibility, proactive debtors and collections management, and accurate P&L reporting delivered within 5 working days of month-end. The Financial Controller and Senior Accountant works directly with the Managing Director and provides financial information and oversight the business needs to make good decisions.

What You’ll Do  

• Maintain clear, current cash flow visibility at all times — this is a primary accountability
• Complete weekly cash flow reporting and provide to the Managing Director
• Reconcile bank accounts and monitor daily cash position
• Manage FX accounts and ensure sufficient FX contracts are held to cover business requirements
• Work closely with the Managing Director on loan structure and funding requirements
• Own the debtors ledger and drive proactive collections — this is a primary accountability
• Monitor debtor days and escalate overdue accounts promptly
• Oversee invoicing and statements; coordinate with support staff on basic AR admin
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers to facilitate prompt payment
• Overdue accounts are escalated and actioned, not left to accumulate
• Collections process is proactive driven by the Senior Accountant, not reactive
• Lead and complete the month-end close process to deliver an accurate P&L within 5 working days of  month-end
• Prepare and post month-end journals, accruals and reconciliations
• Complete fixed asset processing including capitalizing CWIP items, running depreciation and reconciling CWIP accounts
• Review AP and AR sub-ledger integrity prior to close
• Maintain financial integrity and ethical standards across all reporting
• Provide in-month oversight of spend versus budget across all cost centers
• Prepare monthly management reporting and KPI updates for the Managing Director and leadership team
• Track and report on key cost areas monthly including logs, electricity, fuel and freight
• Engage regularly with managers on cost center performance and variances
• Flag emerging cost risks early with clear commentary — not just numbers
• Own the annual budget preparation process, working closely with the MD and key business staff
• Complete monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts
• Own the capex planning process and monitor actual spend against approved capex
• Support forecasting discipline to ensure ongoing alignment with the annual budget
• Complete and file GST, RWT and FBT returns accurately and on time for all entities
• Ensure payment of tax obligations including provisional tax
• Act as the primary point of contact for external accountants on year-end accounts, tax returns and  complex compliance matters
• Complete any other statutory returns as required (e.g. Statistics NZ)
• Work closely with the MD on annual insurance renewal and any claims
• Provide clear directions to the Admin/Finance Support role on transactional tasks (AP processing, payment run preparation, AR admin)
• Review and approve payment runs prepared by support staff before execution
• Maintain clear process documentation for transactional finance tasks
• Ensure the support layer has what it needs to operate consistently not ad hoc
  

Requirements

What You Bring  

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Professional and empathetic approach when dealing with staff queries
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of integrity and ethical standards
• Resilient under pressure during peak periods (e.g., payroll processing days, month-end)
  

Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working Here  

• HMO, Dental, and Life Insurance for you and one free dependent from day one (with the option to enroll additional dependents) 
• Paid Leaves: Birthday, Vacation, Medical, and Maternity (up to 6 Vacation Leaves are convertible to cash on your anniversary) 
• Employee Engagement Activities: Year-End Party, Family Day, Team Building, and more! 
  

Let’s Talk  

If you’re thinking, “this sounds like me,” it probably is. Click apply. We can’t wait to meet you.