Damstra Technology Hiring for Financial Controller Job at Sydney Full Time

Damstra Technology is an Australian-based provider of integrated workforce management solutions to multiple industry segments across the globe. We develop, sell and implement integrated hardware and software-as-a-service (Saas) solutions in industries where safety and compliance are of utmost importance. We are dedicated to providing unique solutions to exceed our customers’ expectations as protecting lives is the ethos that runs true in everything that we do.

With a presence across Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, UK and US, we have grown exponentially over the last year after listing on the ASX fifteen months ago. We are entering a new phase with great energy and excitement and see this as a year of continued evolution and transformation.

Welcome to join us as we are going through a period of significant and exciting change which presents huge opportunities ahead!

As the Financial Controller, you will play a critical role within the senior leadership team and be accountable for driving the financial and commercial operation strategies for Damstra, connecting with the business to drive performance, manage business risk and develop / execute on strategic plans. It is a role which has high exposure and visibility to both internal and external stakeholders as well as to company’s global and corporate finance team.

You will report & work closely with CFO, leading the finance and accounting team to contribute to overall financial effectiveness and integrity, providing management and the Board with accurate fact-based information for making strategic and operational decisions, as well as ensuring accounting standards and polices are implemented and updated, and the control environment is maintained.

You will be responsible to manage overall compliance, tax, costing, financial planning, control and financial accounting and reporting. key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assure that accounting (Business and financial accounting) policies will be deployed and followed. Review and prepare detailed reconciliations of the balance sheet for review by the CFO
• Maintain and develop Accounting Policies, Guidelines and reporting incl. KPI reporting and performance analytics
• Consolidation of all business unit results on a monthly basis and preparing consolidated management accounts and statistical analysis for management and the Board
• Preparing Annual Budget and regular forecasts, work with the business to deliver regular detailed forecasts, and drive the planning processes
• Drive business improvement processes in the internal control and audit environments. Preparing various ad-hoc management reporting packs and presenting it to the senior stakeholders

This role can be based either in Sydney or Melbourne. We can consider the role on a part time capacity if required, just that part time hours may extend for half year and year end to 100% FTE based on business requirement.

You will have a relevant accounting, economics or finance degree (CA or CPA membership is highly sought after) along with experience as a financial controller or senior management accountant ideally from a listed company. You will be commercially focused, have experience with SAP/Sage, excellent and up to date knowledge of AASB/IFRS and ASIC reporting, enjoy building relationships, have strong problem solving and communication skills and excel at leading people. You will have good working knowledge of taxation laws, including PAYG, FBT, GST, Payroll and income tax and be looking for an opportunity to optimise and transform the way things are done and ideally have experience in working for a SaaS company within a complex structure.

Additional Information

What we offer:

We are a diverse, inclusive, collaborative and transparent organization and live and breathe our core values. Damstra Technology is an organisation that is proud of its great people. We believe in the opportunity to recognise and develop great talent and offer many diverse opportunities for career advancement.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team, and we offer career development and continuous learning as well as competitive salary to the right candidate.

Sounds like a right fit? Please follow the prompt to apply online and we’d like to hear from you.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

Damstra Technology is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.