Controller, International Networks, Australia
Paramount
- Australia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and develop a team of 3 professionals based in Australia
- Overall responsibility for Statutory Account preparation for the 3 key Australian entities
- Act as the principal contact with external audit teams for annual audits and financial statements preparation, resolving any barriers to completion in a timely manner
- Month end / Quarter end / Year End reporting, including the month end close process, PY variance reporting, Balance Sheet Flux reporting, Hub packs, and some balance sheet review.
- Support Global Tax team for all local tax reporting
- Support systems implementations (S4 Hana) and process change and process improvement
- Coordination locally on all treasury issues.
- Coordination with the internal Compliance team
- Key interface between the Controllers team and Finance team; and other global finance functions including RTR, PTP, Expenses, and Payroll.
- Responsibility for Statistics returns (ABS)
- CA Qualified, 'big four' background & commercial finance experience
- SAP or similar ERP experience required along with MS Office Suite
- Minimum 10 years' experience in accounting, including leading and developing a team
- Audit and statutory reporting experience essential
- Both IFRS (Australia) and USGAAP practical experience with ability to write accounting papers as needed.
- Experience working with the ATO, Tax consultants, Fringe Benefit tax, etc.
- Experience working within complex multinational entities with offshore shared services and, preferably with a US parent company
- A focused and effective leader, providing guidance to an eager team of professionals
- Ability to recognise and adapt communication style relevant to the situation at hand
- Ability to prioritise and execute time management in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate at a senior level internally (local management) and externally (at Partner level)
- Flexibility to meet with individuals in various time zones when required