Financial Controller (027 - 1452)

Overview

An established Australian commercial gym equipment supplier is seeking a Philippines-based Financial Controller to own the day-to-day finance and accounting function. The role is hands-on and commercially focused, with an emphasis on proactive risk identification, process refinement, and timely financial insights to support strategy.

A key initial responsibility is leading a systems migration from MYOB EXO to MYOB AccountRight Plus, ensuring seamless data integrity, robust internal controls, and optimized reporting workflows.

Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports
• Manage reconciliations, general ledger, journals, and month/year-end closing
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and investigate variances
• Provide meaningful financial insights while maintaining accurate records

MYOB EXO to AccountRight Plus Migration

• Review existing systems, financial processes, and charts of accounts
• Clean and migrate financial, customer, and supplier data, including opening balances, GST, receivables, and payables
• Test and reconcile migrated data to ensure accuracy
• Establish controls, document procedures, and train staff
• Improve and streamline finance processes while minimizing business disruption

Accounts Receivable & Payable

• Oversee invoicing, supplier bills, account reconciliations, and payment scheduling
• Monitor debtor ageing, overdue accounts, supplier obligations, and cash collection
• Resolve discrepancies, ensure accurate expense coding, and maintain approval controls

Cash Flow, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital
• Prepare annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and financial projections
• Analyse budget variances and identify potential cash flow risks
• Support financial planning for future regional and international expansion

Australian Tax & Compliance

• Support GST, BAS, PAYG, superannuation, and payroll reconciliations
• Prepare year-end financial information and coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and advisors
• Oversee payroll and employee financial administration as required

Financial Controls & Improvement

• Improve finance process workflows, reporting, and internal controls
• Reduce manual data entry through automation and improved systems
• Develop finance policies, procedures, and approval processes
• Identify financial risks, improve record keeping, and drive operational efficiency

Commercial Support

• Analyse product and customer profitability, margins, pricing, freight, landed costs, and supplier expenses
• Monitor sales, inventory, and cost performance
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and prepare financial models to support business decisions

Growth, Leadership & Asia-Pacific Expansion

• Support planned Asia-Pacific expansion and future global growth
• Develop scalable financial reporting, controls, and processes across multiple entities, countries, and currencies
• Assist with international budgeting, market-entry planning, consolidated reporting, and foreign currency management
• Coordinate with overseas accountants, tax advisors, and professional service providers
• Identify finance systems and technology requirements as the business grows

Building & Leading the Finance Team

• Recruit, develop, and manage a finance team covering bookkeeping, AP, AR, payroll, management accounting, and financial analysis as the business expands
• Transition from hands-on financial management to building effective systems, processes, and team capabilities

Requirements

• Accounting or finance background, including a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Strong MYOB experience, including MYOB EXO and/or AccountRight Plus
• Experience managing month-end processes
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills
• Experience with budgeting and cash flow forecasting
• Understanding of GST and BAS processes
• Strong Excel skills
• Good understanding of Australian accounting practices
• Experience improving finance processes and systems
• Experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, Management Accountant, or similar role for Australian companies
• Experience working remotely for an Australian business

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CA, or equivalent qualifications (advantageous)
• Experience supervising or developing finance staff (advantageous)
• Exposure to multi-entity or international businesses (advantageous)

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $2,400 AUD - $3,000 AUD / Monthly
• Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Location & Work Schedule

• Location: Philippines-based
• Work schedule: Expected to align with AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, with flexibility in how time is managed as a contractor.

Work Arrangement Expectations

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)