A leading, multinational organisation operating within the ANZ region, part of a larger global group headquartered in Europe.
Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Director (Sydney) and working closely with APAC finance teams, you will lead the accounting and audit function across ANZ operations. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for financial control, reporting, compliance, and team management within a complex matrix organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading month-end close processes
Managing full financial operations (P&L, balance sheet, payroll, headcount, intercompany)
Overseeing group consolidation in line with AASB/IFRS standards
Ensuring compliance with ASIC and ATO requirements
Managing internal and external audits end-to-end
Leading and developing a small accounting team
Driving process improvements and supporting system transformation initiatives
Working cross-functionally with regional and global stakeholders
What you'll need to succeed
CPA or CA qualification with 10 years post-qualification experience in financial control roles. Strong experience within ANZ regulatory and reporting environments with a background working for multinational or matrix organisations. A proven track record managing audits and financial compliance, experience leading small teams and working to tight deadlines. You will be detail-oriented, proactive, and hands-on, with the ability to remain calm under pressure. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
What you'll get in return
Opportunity to step into a high-priority leadership role, exposure to a global, matrix environment and involvement in transformation projects, including ERP implementation. The company has a supportive and flexible team culture with low turnover.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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About us
At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. You are at the heart of everything we do. With over 50 years’ experience and a workforce of more than 10,000 people across 32 countries, we collectively put our customers, at the heart of everything we do.
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