Financial Controller – Part-Time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Supervise the daily financial management and reporting activities of the organization.

• Prepare and review monthly management reports, financial statements, and executive reporting packages.

• Offer strategic financial guidance and suggestions to foster business growth and assist in executive decision-making.

• Establish and implement Xero, which includes designing accounting processes and financial controls.

• Manage payroll oversight, compliance, and financial governance throughout the organization.

• Enhance finance systems, workflows, and internal processes to ensure scalability.

• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management efforts.

• Track financial performance and deliver strategic recommendations to leadership.

• Ensure adherence to Australian accounting standards and relevant financial regulations.

• Review reconciliations, ensure general ledger accuracy, and oversee month-end closing processes.

• Develop and sustain financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks.

• Assist external accountants, auditors, and comply with regulatory reporting requirements.

• Analyze business performance, profitability, and financial trends.

• Identify opportunities for enhancing financial systems, reporting, and operational efficiencies.

• Support business planning, financial modeling, and strategic decision-making processes.

• Provide guidance and oversight to bookkeeping or finance support staff as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience specifically as a Financial Controller in an Australian business.

• Proven track record of end-to-end responsibility for the finance function within an Australian organization.

• Demonstrated experience with implementing Xero and establishing accounting systems and financial processes from scratch.

• Extensive experience managing payroll oversight and ensuring Australian payroll compliance.

• Experience providing advice to business owners or executive leadership teams.

• Strong understanding of Australian accounting standards and financial reporting obligations.

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow management.

• Proficient in using Xero, MYOB, or similar cloud-based accounting platforms.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and strong financial modeling capabilities.

• Experience in implementing finance systems or process enhancements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

• CPA, CA, or an equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred.

• Experience in healthcare, allied health, wellness, or not-for-profit organizations is a plus.

• Experience supporting growing SMEs or multi-site organizations is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Power BI or financial reporting dashboards is a bonus.

• Experience mentoring finance team members is an added advantage.

• Availability for meetings and collaboration during core AEST or PHT business hours.

• Disclosure of any ongoing roles or client work is required.

• LinkedIn profile must indicate this engagement as 'Independent Contractor' if not employed through an EOR.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work from home.

• Flexible schedule as an independent contractor.

• Opportunity to collaborate with an Australian health and wellness business.

• Engagement may be facilitated through an Employer of Record (EOR) based on client preferences and legal structure.