Financial Controller

What You Will Do:

The Financial Controller (FC) oversees the financial, taxation, compliance, and reporting activities of the Shrine of Remembrance Trustees and Foundation, ensuring strong governance, accurate reporting, and statutory compliance. The role leads preparation of financial statements, management reports, and enterprise dashboards integrating financial and non-financial data to track performance against the business plan, while driving process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and accountability. Specific duties include:

• Oversee financial and related governance and compliance processes
• Lead preparation of consolidated annual financial statements for the Shrine of Remembrance and Shrine of Remembrance Foundation
• Lead the preparation of accurate and timely enterprise dashboards, coordinating financial and non-financial information to monitor business plan delivery
• Prepare monthly management accounts and month-end journals and scenario modelling for informed decision making
• Lead initiatives to optimise the finance function by eliminating manual touchpoints and reducing system overlaps, improving efficiency, accuracy, and timely financial processing
• Oversee and manage administration and reporting relating to AP, AR, payroll, tax, bank reconciliation, corporate credit cards
• Administer and oversee application of the Shrine Enterprise Agreement
• Draft operating policies, procedures and compliance reports, within the scope of the position
• Support attraction and acquittal of grant funds
• Liaise with auditors and provide required information within the scope of the position
• As required accept limited higher duties to maintain critical financial and other related functions during DCS leave periods

What You Will Bring:

We are looking for a motivated individual who can make a positive impact on our team. Here's what we're looking for:

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting with CPA or CA professional accreditation
• Minimum 7 Years Experience in line with responsibilities of this role
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders effectively while leading finance process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting outcomes
• High-level verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare clear reports for board and management, policies and funding submissions
• High level of computer literacy, particularly MS office applications Word and Excel

Desirable

• Practical knowledge preparing and overseeing payroll functions
• Understanding of state-entity (preferably Victorian Government) compliance, information management, procurement and finance frameworks.
• Empathy with the objectives of the Shrine of Remembrance
• Experience with trust accounting and entities with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status
• Experience in the use of Xero, Approval Max and Microsoft SharePoint

Why Join Us:

Working with us means being part of a dedicated team that values history, remembrance, and community. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a significant Victorian landmark while enhancing your skills in people and culture and collaborating with professionals across different sectors. We offer a supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and innovation.

The Shrine of Remembrance is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of any: ability, including people with disability; age; cultural background, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians; gender identity; parental or carer status; race; religion; sex; or sexual orientation.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of our journey, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria contained in the position description. Applications close 5pm Tuesday 21 October 2025.

For further information about this role please contact Bella Huygens