Financial Controller jobs in Australia

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What does a Financial Controller do?
What technical skills do a Financial Controller need to have?
- Understanding of financial issues and drivers within a business
- Managing accounts payable, debtors and creditors
- Cash flow management, including payment forecasting
- Ensuring that internal controls are in place to protect against fraud or theft
- Manage external auditors for financial assessment matters
What soft skills do a Financial Controller need to have?
- Strong leadership, communication and management skills
- Detail-orientation paired with a strong ability to organise data and figures
- Enthusiasm for numbers across financial statements, cash flow reports and budgeting discussions
What qualifications do a Financial Controller need to have?
What is in a Financial Controller's job description?
- Overseeing budgeting and forecasting processes to drive financial performance
- Ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place to protect against fraud or theft
- Directing external auditors for financial assessment matters
- Analyse financial information and report on the findings
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What is the career path of a Financial Controller?
What is the average salary for a Financial Controller in Australia?
What type of employers hire Financial Controllers?
- Professional services such as Chartered Accountants
- Construction companies, such as architects and engineers
- IT firms, such as software developers and ICT support specialists
What technologies do Financial Controllers use?
- Microsoft Excel for data analysis and budgeting
- Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar management
- SAP software for financial reporting
- QuickBooks for invoicing and bookkeeping
How to become a Financial Controller in Australia?
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