Assistant Financial Controller

Location: Brisbane CBD
Discipline: Accounting and Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $160000 to $180000
Contact name: Bec Willis

Contact email: becw@talentlink.com.au
Job ref: 1390333
Published: 2 days ago
About the Organisation
This Brisbane CBD based, global ASX is one of the largest and most respected companies in their sector. Their success is built on personalised service, innovative technology, and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional results for customers.

As an employer they offer exceptional benefits including:
  • Work life balance - with hybrid 2 days’ work from home.
  • Health & wellness and industry benefits.
  • Parental leave.
  • Mentoring, training and develop opportunities.
About the Role
We are seeking a driven and technically strong Assistant Financial Controller to join a dynamic finance team. This pivotal role supports the Financial Controller and CFO in managing financial operations, ensuring robust financial control, and delivering timely, accurate reporting. You’ll play a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial systems, driving process improvements and leading both onshore and offshore teams.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards for Australia and New Zealand.
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, journals, cashflow reconciliations.
  • Preparation of financial, tax compliance (GST, FBT, Income Tax), and statutory reporting.
  • Collaborate with the Financial Controller and senior finance leaders on external audits.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting processes and enhance automation.
  • Mentor and develop onshore and offshore finance team members.
  • Get involved in exciting projects — from system improvements to acquisition integrations.
About You
  • CPA or CA qualification (or near completion).
  • 5-7+ years’ experience ideally from either Big 4 or 2nd tier chartered or ASX background.
  • Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge essential.
  • Experience managing offshore or outsourced finance teams is highly desirable.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication abilities.
Why Join?
  • Be part of a global organisation with a proud Australian heritage.
  • Work with exceptional leaders in a collaborative, high-performing finance team.
  • Opportunity to lead and influence process improvement initiatives.
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression.
  • Supportive, values-driven workplace culture.

To be considered for this opportunity, please click on the appropriate link and complete the process. For a confidential chat about this position, you can contact Bec Willis on 0451825378 or becw@talentlink.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becwillisrecruitment/

**Only apply for this opportunity if you can legally work in Australia**
  
You must be an Australian citizen (permanent resident or currently hold an Australian Work Visa) or a New Zealand citizen. We are unable to assist those looking for sponsorship.