Corporate Financial Controller

About the role
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Financial Controller to join the team in Crows Nest, NSW. The Corporate Financial Controller will be responsible for the finance, payroll, banking and share registry administration of the Group’s corporate entity. This role supports a large group of businesses and will work closely with senior executives, business units and the broader corporate finance team.
This is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial reporting for the Group corporate entity.  The entity is not income generating and has an overhead base of $30m

• Month end reporting for the corporate entity.  Reporting should be completed within 3 days.  As this is a major cost centre, reporting to budget and forecast is a critical process. 

• Assist with Group reporting.  The role will include being part of the corporate team and will be involved in group reporting and projects when required

• Provide commercial, financial and decision support to key internal stakeholders

• Manage major costs centres including corporate payroll function which currently has around 140 employees

• Monthly salary pay cycle. Currently outsourced to ADP but we plan to bring that in house

• Executive payroll; senior business managers and finance teams. Handling highly sensitive information

• Maintain employee payroll records and master data, including new starters, terminations, salary changes, leave and deductions

• Process and reconcile superannuation payments in compliance with Payday Super requirements

• Process payroll cost recharges to other Group businesses

• The Group has a syndicate facility which multiple bank accounts 

• Role will maintain group cashflow reporting across the group

• Liaise with business units regarding cash forecasting

• Sending draw down and repayment notices to our bank (Westpac)

• Manage banking needs for business units – new accounts, users, credit cards etc

• Maintain the company share registry and shareholder records

• Process share purchases, sales and transfers in accordance with company procedures

• Respond to shareholder enquiries, including changes to personal details, payment instructions and ownership records

• Coordinate dividend processing, including dividend setup, reconciliation and shareholder communications

• Liaise with shareholders, management and external advisers to ensure the smooth administration of share registry activities

What we're looking for

• CA (or equivalent) qualified

• Experienced financial controller working in a corporate team on sensitive areas including executive payroll and group banking

• Proficient in dealing with sensitive information

• Excellent stakeholder management skills.  Will work directly with CEO and CFO

• Experienced at processing payroll and strong excel skills

• Comfortable being a self-starter who can work independently with a high level of initiative

• Must enjoy working on different projects and able to work in a fast pace environment

Apply now
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application including your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position and applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.