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Fintech

FinancialController

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Financial Controller at Freelancer. com. Skills: Global Financial Reporting, ASX & Statutory Compliance, Internal Controls & Audit. Lead month-end, half-year, year-end closing. Ensure accurate consolidation of multi-currency subsidiaries”

Industry & Context.

Fintech

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, CA or CPA qualification is mandatory, 8+ years of progressive experience, Deep knowledge of IFRS/AASB standards, Demonstrated experience in complex consolidations and international accounting treatments

Nice to Have

Experience beginning in a Big 4 firm, Senior reporting or controllership role within an ASX-listed or high-growth tech environment, Experience with high-volume transactional businesses, escrow accounting, or multi-currency platforms, Experience with ERP systems, implementations or financial automation tools, Proven ability to manage and mentor a global team

What You'll Do.

Ensure accurate consolidation of multi-currency subsidiaries

Prepare statutory financial statements

Ensure timely delivery of regulatory filings

Own the global audit process

Manage global tax compliance

Refine and automate financial systems

Oversee global cash flow

Manage intercompany settlements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Lead a high-performing finance team; Act as primary point of contact for external auditors; Manage and mentor a global team

Full Job Description

Freelancer.com, a fourteen-time Webby award-winning global technology company, operates the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace, connecting over 88 million users. Our portfolio includes Escrow.com, the global leader in secure online payments, and Loadshift, Australia’s largest heavy haulage marketplace. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: FLN), we are seeking a high-calibre and motivated Financial Controller to join our team. This is a pivotal role for a technical finance expert who can manage the engine room of a complex, multi-currency global group. ### **Role Overview** Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller will be responsible for the integrity of the Group’s financial reporting, global internal controls, and statutory compliance. You will lead a high-performing finance team, ensuring that our global operations - spanning multiple jurisdictions and products - run with precision and efficiency. You are a "hands-on" leader who balances technical accounting excellence, team development, and a drive for process automation. ### **Key Responsibilities** * **Global Financial Reporting:** Lead the month-end, half-year, and year-end closing processes. Ensure accurate consolidation of multi-currency subsidiaries across the Group (Freelancer, Escrow, and Loadshift). * **ASX & Statutory Compliance:** Prepare high-quality statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS/AASB. Ensure timely delivery of all regulatory filings. * **Internal Controls & Audit:** Own the global audit process. Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and maintain a robust internal control environment to mitigate risk across our fintech and marketplace platforms. * **Tax Management:** Manage global tax compliance, including GST/VAT, corporate income tax, and R&D tax incentive claims across international jurisdictions. * **Operational Excellence:** Constantly refine and automate financial systems and workflows. *

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