Financial Controller - Australia

JobItUs; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs is seeking a Financial Controller in Ahmedabad, India. You will lead internal finance, ensure accurate monthly reports, and maintain financial controls while supporting operational efficiency for the firm.

You will manage cash flow, WIP, debtors, and compliance with GST/PAYG, while driving process improvements and automation using Xero and related tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in monthly/annual financial reporting and control processes.
• Knowledge of GST, PAYG, and statutory compliance in India.
• Ability to prepare payroll and manage reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, reports).
• Maintain general ledger integrity and reconciliation processes.
• Oversee payroll, GST/PAYG compliance and year-end statements.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and debtors, WIP, and collections.
• Enhance financial reporting with dashboards and automation.
• Support budgeting, variance analysis, and scenario modelling.
• Ensure internal controls and financial policies are followed.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Tools

Xero

Job description

Title: Financial Controller

Reports to: Principals

Role purpose:

Act as financial controller of the firm
Provide accurate, timely reports and information
Maintain financial controls, compliance
Support the business’ operational efficiency

Scope:

Internal firm finance (not client accounting)
Daily reconciliations, monthly reporting
Oversight of financial reporting, cash flow, WIP/debtors
Use of Xero accounting software

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Reporting & Control

Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, management reports)
Maintain general ledger integrity and reconciliation processes
Prepare monthly payroll, superannuation,
BAS quarterly reporting, Monthly IAS and tax compliance
Manage year-end financial statements
Banking support
Maintain internal controls and financial policies

B. Practice Performance & Profitability

Monitor:
WIP (Work in Progress)
Debtors / collections
Realisation and recovery rates
Analyse job profitability and margin by:
Principal
Service line
Provide monthly performance dashboards to principals

C. Cash Flow & Treasury

Manage firm cash flow forecasting (short and medium term)
Monitor working capital (especially debtors)
Oversee banking relationships and funding arrangements
Ensure timely billing and collections processes

D. Systems & Process Improvement

Maintain and optimise:
Xero accounting system
Xero Practice Manager (workflow and billing insights)
Improve financial reporting automation and dashboards
Drive process improvements across:
Billing
WIP management
Expense control
Support AI / digital initiatives (aligned with your current firm focus)

E. Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead annual budgeting process (firm-wide and by principal)
Track actual vs budget and variances
Provide scenario modelling (e.g. staffing, pricing, growth)

F. Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with:
Tax obligations (GST, PAYG, etc.)
Support principals with:
Financial reporting packs
Maintain documentation and financial policies

G. Stakeholder Management

Liaise with:
Principals
Office manager / admin team
Provide financial insights in principal meetings

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timeliness and accuracy of monthly reporting
Debtors days / collection performance
WIP levels and lock-up
Budget vs actual variance control
Cash flow stability
Process efficiency improvements
Quality of insights provided to principals