Financial Controller - PH

Overview

This role reports to the Global Financial Controller and involves leading and developing a team of four while overseeing day-to-day finance operations. Responsibilities include driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls, supporting business performance, and partnering with finance leadership across multiple markets and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4, fostering accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee procure-to-pay activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing, coding, and reconciliation of financial transactions.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial results.
• Support monthly accrual preparation and management, ensuring expenses are recognized completely and in the correct period.
• Review and manage monthly payroll across multiple entities and countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local requirements.
• Maintain general ledger integrity by overseeing journals, reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.
• Review and approve weekly payment runs, ensuring appropriate controls and segregation of duties.
• Manage tax compliance obligations, including GST/VAT, FBT, and PAYG/PAYE withholding.
• Support preparation of consolidated financial statements and group reporting under IFRS across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Support external audits and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring adherence to statutory and corporate reporting requirements.
• Support the Global Financial Controller with assigned ad-hoc projects and analysis.

Requirements (Required)

• 4–6 years of Big 4 experience in Audit and Assurance.
• Degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience operating across multiple entities and jurisdictions (highly regarded).
• Experience using cloud-based accounting software (Xero).
• Prior experience supporting accounting, finance operations, or shared services teams.
• Experience supporting AUS, NZ & UK indirect tax and compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing or operating NetSuite.
• Exposure to high-growth environments.
• Prior experience in a scaling SaaS or marketplace business.

Compensation & Benefits

No compensation or benefits details were provided.

Location

• Full-time hours aligned with Australian business hours (9:00am–5:00pm AEST).

Work Environment & Requirements

• Strong day-to-day spoken and written English (regular communication with internal stakeholders).
• Availability to work full-time hours aligned with Australian business hours (9:00am–5:00pm AEST).
• Reliable internet connection.
• Own PC (Windows-based computer required).
• Quiet, dedicated workspace suitable for focused accounting work.

Not Suitable If

• Seeking a part-time, freelance, or flexible-hours role.
• Uncomfortable communicating professionally in English on a daily basis.
• Unable to consistently work Australian business hours.
• Lack prior accounting or finance experience relevant to this role.
• Seeking additional work on top of existing commitments.
• Requiring extensive supervision or working in unstructured environments.