Education / Qualification : CA / ACCA / CMA or equivalent (mandatory)
Experience
- 12–15 years of experience in Finance & Accounts
- Proven experience in handling end-to-end accounting and FP&A
- Strong understanding of Australian and Irish tax / compliance requirements
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (D365 preferred)
- Experience in reporting : Power BI, Tableau, Excel (Advanced – Pivot / Macros)
- Experience in pharma, biotech, or manufacturing sectors desirable
Role Summary : This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for managing the entire spectrum of Accounting, Finance, and Planning functions across Australia and Ireland . The role will initially operate as an individual contributor, handling end-to-end finance operations, and will later support team expansion and leadership. The position ensures compliance, accurate reporting, financial forecasting, and process control across multiple jurisdictions.
Role Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial operations
Own end-to-end accounting, including GL, journal entries, month-end close, accruals, and intercompany transactionsMaintain accurate Balance Sheet schedules and ensure clean Trial Balance monthlyLead Record to Report (R2R), Inventory Accounting, Treasury & Cash Management processesOversee Procure to Pay (P2P) and Order to Cash (O2C) workflowsManage tax compliance in AU / IRE (BAS, VAT3, CT1) including reconciliations and filingsHandle treasury operations including bank reconciliations, payment runs, and cash forecastingFP&A (Planning & Analysis)
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost center performance review.Prepare monthly P&L variance reports, KPI dashboards, and executive summaries.Partner with operations and senior management to support strategic planning and financial modeling.Reporting & Compliance
Ensure timely and accurate submission of statutory reports in AU and IrelandCoordinate with auditors for internal and external audit cycleDevelop and maintain SOPs, checklists, and process documentationTeam Development (Future Scope)
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.Initially act as a standalone finance lead, gradually onboarding junior staff as neededDrive a high-performance culture and coach future team membersSupport shared service or outsourced models if implemented