Financial Controller

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee month-end financial reporting and quality assurance across a portfolio of Australian business clients.

This is a review-focused role centered on ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information. Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a Sri Lanka-based development team, you will provide financial oversight, review management reports, and support continuous improvement of automated finance processes.

Responsibilities

Financial Review & Month-End Close

• Review and validate month-end financial close activities across a portfolio of Australian client accounts.
• Examine reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheets to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify inconsistencies, financial discrepancies, and potential reporting issues, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken.
• Provide an independent second-level review of client financial records to maintain strong financial controls and reporting quality.

Management Reporting & Financial Commentary

• Review management reports prepared for clients to ensure financial information is accurate, relevant, and clearly presented.
• Prepare written commentary explaining financial performance, key movements, and areas requiring attention.
• Ensure management reporting delivers meaningful financial insights to support informed business decisions.

Payment Review & Financial Controls

• Review payment runs to verify accuracy and completeness before submission to clients for authorisation.
• Maintain financial oversight and contribute to consistent quality assurance across client portfolios.
• Support the integrity and reliability of financial review processes.

Finance Systems & Process Automation

• Collaborate with the Sri Lanka-based software development team to enhance automated accounting and financial workflows.
• Provide financial expertise to define process requirements, expected outcomes, and appropriate validation controls.
• Identify potential weaknesses or inaccuracies in automated processes and recommend improvements.
• Support the development of scalable, accurate, and efficient financial management solutions.

Leadership & Financial Oversight

• Work closely with the CFO to maintain reporting accuracy and financial control standards across client accounts.
• Provide financial oversight and continuity during the CFO's absence.
• Collaborate with finance and technology colleagues to strengthen operational processes and financial reporting standards.

Requirements

• Professionally qualified Chartered Accountant (CA Sri Lanka, CA ANZ, or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards.
• Hands-on experience using Xero for accounting and financial reporting.
• Proven experience reviewing financial records and reports across multiple client accounts or portfolios.
• Strong understanding of month-end close processes, including reconciliations, journals, accruals, and balance sheet reviews.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound financial judgement, and identify discrepancies or irregularities in financial information.
• Excellent written English communication skills, particularly in preparing clear, professional commentary for clients.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in an accounting practice, outsourced finance function, or similar professional services environment.
• Familiarity with accounting platforms such as MYOB, Dext, ApprovalMax, or equivalent solutions.
• Experience collaborating with software development teams on financial process automation.
• Exposure to Australian taxation and regulatory compliance requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid in Australian Dollars.
• Medical insurance from day one for you + spouse (or parents if unmarried).
• Generous OPD coverage from doctor visits to all your medical needs.
• Home office setup allowance to build your ideal workspace.
• Internet allowance to keep you connected.
• Gym & wellness allowance to stay fit and balanced.
• Regular team events & engagement activities.
• Mental health & counseling support.
• Reimbursement for industry certifications.
• Flexible work (home or office, wherever you do your best work).
• Rewards & recognition.
• Great Christmas & financial year-end parties to unwind with your loved ones.

Location

• Australia-facing role working across a portfolio of Australian client accounts.
• Collaboration with a Sri Lanka-based development team; flexible work (home or office).