The Assistant Financial Controller supports the Financial Controller in managing the financial operations of the business, with a strong focus on financial reporting and compliance. The role ensures accurate financial outcomes, timely completion of compliance obligations, and smooth coordination across finance functions.
Responsibilities include but will not be limited to:
- Assist the Financial Controller timely and accurate monthly financial statements.
- Ensure all statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance obligations are tracked, monitored, and completed by due dates.
- Maintain a compliance calendar covering BAS/GST, FBT, payroll tax, WorkCover, ASIC filings, and audit deadlines.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations using BlackLine software, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely certification.
- Prepare journals, reconciliations, approve payment runs, and other key financial transactions.
- Perform and oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations in BlackLine, following up on outstanding items promptly.
- In collaboration with the Financial Controller identify and implement system improvements, automation, workflow enhancements, and finance process optimisation.
- Liaise with Operational Accounting to ensure alignment on manufacturing financial processes and ERP data accuracy.
- Work closely with Commercial Accounting to support revenue-related processes such as pricing and rebates tracking.
- Act as an effective link between finance, operations, and commercial teams.
- Provide support to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, assisting with issue resolution, process improvement, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of transactions.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
- CA/CPA qualified or progressing toward qualification.
- 3–5+ years’ experience in financial accounting, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
