Financial Controller

• Oversee month-end financial reporting and quality assurance across a portfolio of Australian business clients
• Review and validate month-end financial close activities
• Examine reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheets for accuracy and completeness
• Identify inconsistencies, financial discrepancies, and potential reporting issues
• Provide independent second-level review of client financial records
• Review management reports for accuracy, relevance, and clarity
• Prepare written commentary explaining financial performance, key movements, and areas requiring attention
• Review payment runs before client authorisation
• Maintain financial oversight and quality assurance across client portfolios
• Collaborate with the Sri Lanka-based software development team to enhance automated accounting and financial workflows
• Define process requirements, expected outcomes, and validation controls
• Identify weaknesses or inaccuracies in automated processes and recommend improvements
• Support scalable, accurate, and efficient financial management solutions
• Work closely with the CFO to maintain reporting accuracy and financial control standards
• Provide financial oversight and continuity during the CFO's absence
• Collaborate with finance and technology colleagues to strengthen operational processes and reporting standards

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

• Get 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
• Internet allowance
• Gym & wellness allowance
• Regular team events & engagement activities
• Diji Assist – Mental health & counseling support
• Reimbursement for industry certifications
• Open-door culture – your ideas and feedback always matter
• Flexible work – home or office, wherever you do your best work
• Rewards & recognition
• Christmas & financial year-end parties