Financial Controller Apac

Job Description:
Locations: Melbourne (Hybrid)
This is a hybrid position primarily based in Abbotsford. We're committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires two days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week. .
We give you a world of potential
Are you ready for your next career step up to Financial Controller Asia Pacific within the Group Financial Control team? This team is part of Global Finance and supports Computershare Group globally.
A role you will love
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the regional Financial Control team in the Asia Pacific region, encompassing a small team based in Melbourne and another team based in Hong Kong and Beijing. Asia Pacific is one of the three key regional Financial Control teams, which together with the Group team form the global Financial Control function of Computershare.
This role is responsible for representing Financial Control to regional business stakeholders and interacting with other global Finance functions at a senior level.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensures integrity of regional numbers reported to Group on a monthly basis and Half-Year and Year-End reporting packs
• Provides clear and robust guidance to regional teams and other stakeholders on accounting policies and treatments, including partnering with other finance functions when assessing complex transactions and ensuring all legal entity capital and liquidity requirements are met
• Ensures all regional statutory accounts and regulatory reports are accurate and timely filed
• Manages external audits and the relationship with external auditor
• Maintains strong relationships with stakeholders including other Finance functions
• Acts as a senior finance leader in the region, including local boards representation where applicable
• Leads the regional Financial Control team, managing and developing team members
• Leads and contributes to both regional and group-wide ad hoc projects including continuous improvements, group initiatives and participation in transformation or M&A activity where required

What will you bring to the role?
Your accounting skills and strong analytical skills combined with your leadership capability and communication will be key to your success.
Other key skills required include:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to work with all layers of the organisation
• Significant experience in accounting and financial reporting
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting
• Accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or local equivalent)
• Expert knowledge of the regulatory reporting requirements for the region in which they will operate
• Experience of developing robust risk management framework to ensure all risks are fully understood and all relevant controls are working effectively
• Experience of managing and resolving financial and compliance issues

Preferred:

• Experience with Oracle ERP software
• Functional knowledge of Cantonese or Mandarin language

If this sounds like a role and organisation, you'd love to be part of, apply today!
Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
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About Us:
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 14,000 employees across more than 21 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
A diverse and inclusive place to work
Computershare celebrate the diversity of our people, and we welcome applications from everyone. We believe that having a culture of inclusion is essential in delivering good results. Attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce where employees feel values, respected, and empowered allows people to reach their full potential. As a business this diversity helps us to better reflect and understand our customers' needs to allow us to drive better outcomes.
We are happy to accommodate individual needs during your application journey. If you require disability accommodations or adjustments, please email us at TalentAcquisition@computershare.com detailing your requirements and contact information.
Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About the Team:
Our Shared Services teams support all of our business lines behind the scenes. Across the world, we have a range of specialisms that ensure the delivery of our business priorities. These include Technology, Information Security, Finance, Risk, Audit, Governance, Marketing and Communications as well as our People team. Join our strategic team and help us look after everything from creating an amazing end to end employee journey to keeping our systems safe. You'll be looking after our people, our clients and their customers, whilst maintaining our exceptional standards around the globe.