Financial Controller (Day Shift + WFH)

Work in a growing Australia-based Group of Companies engaged in various business activities, such as commercial cleaning, hygiene, and restoration. 

Qualifications: 

● A CPA with experience in professional services and/or consulting firm experience, minimum of 8 years experience in general accounting

● Experience in mergers and acquisitions is a huge plus

● Proficient in using MYOB 

● Strong bookkeeping experience 

● Solid understanding of AR, AP, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, Profit and Loss Statement, Australian PAYG Tax, Fringe Benefit Tax, Superannuation, Business Activity Statements, and other Accounting Principles. 

● Knowledge in Australian Payroll and Tax is an advantage 

● Technically adept, strong attention to detail. 

● Ability to communicate at all levels of the business, good interpersonal skills. Advanced problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues and suggest solutions. 

● Warm and relationship-focused 

● Adaptability in a changing environment 

● Lead by example with a positive, “can-do” attitude. 

● Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The role will start as Financial Controller and will eventually grow into Chief Finance Officer in Mergers and Acquisitions.

      As the financial leader of the company, a CFO plays an integral role in:

Managing cash flowCapital allocationsPlanning and budgetingForecasting and analysisGrowth and strategic planning  

        Responsibilities of CFO in mergers and acquisitions

Determining deal fit - a CFO must be one of the first analysts to determine whether the proposed deal is even worth the riskEstablishing Vetting Guidelines - Whether buying or selling, it is their job to vet the other company to ensure that the deal is worth making, asking qualitative and quantitative questions about factors, such as:Pricing expectations Value addsRiskCreating a Transaction Plan - The CFO will outline a list of financial requirements and benchmarks that stakeholders must understand and agree to before negotiations begin.Closing the Deal - once the process has entered the transaction and negotiation phase, a CFO becomes one of the chief mediators. Their ultimate goal is to maximize synergies and derive as much value from the deal as possible. Post-Acquisition Planning and Execution - Two of the more common reasons why a deal fails to generate the expected ROI come down to an inability to bridge the cultural differences between the two organizations and poor post-close execution. 

As Financial Controller:

● Manage the full Finance function 

● Conducts audit with payroll to ensure accuracy 

● Preparation of PAYG, BAS, Fringe Benefits Tax 

● Prepares payroll Tax 

● Inform clients for the payments through calls 

● Obtains any interesting information from the client and report it back to Client

● Enters Staff expenses 

● Accounts Receivables: 

o Maintenance of the Accounting system for the receivable related 

transactions including but not limited to the posting of the payments made by the clients 

o Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures 

o Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, 

classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data o Preparing bills receivable, invoices and bank deposits

● Accounts Payables: 

o Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted. 

o Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues 

o Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients 

● Prepare monthly reports: balance sheet reconciliations, profit & loss statement, and cash flow 

● Participate in the monthly accounting close cycle and ensure that all deadlines are met 

● Prepare and book recurring and nonrecurring journal entries 

● Perform account clearing function; post month-end revaluation entry. Review financial statements for any additional reclassification and/or ensure accrual of entries needed to close the financial period. 

● Conducts audit with payroll to ensure accuracy 

● Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements 

● Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles