Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?
Do you approach new challenges with passion and take responsibility for your actions? Are you a talent looking to build business skills, gain experience, and take on exciting challenges? Be the change you want to see and start shaping industry from the inside.
Who are we?
Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure are global leaders in highly-engineered polymer solutions.
When it comes to marine systems and infrastructure solutions, we have over 40 years’ experience in providing infrastructure, sophisticated marine fenders, oil and gas transfer, ship performance solutions, docking and mooring, surface buoyancy, service, and support. We work with specifiers on a project-by-project basis to determine best-fit solutions and supply fully integrated systems to fulfill even the most demanding specifications. Whether the project calls for equipment for a single berth, or an entire port, in-house design coupled with manufacturing and installation expertise ensures operational performance is maximized and long-term maintenance is minimized – keeping whole life costs low.
About the role
Financial Reporting & Compliance is responsible for leading accurate and timely financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax obligations, and financial control activities for Trelleborg Marine Systems Australia Pty Ltd and related Trelleborg entities.
The role partners closely with the Financial Controller across month-end and year-end close, group reporting, external audit coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays a key role in strengthening finance capability, reducing key-person dependency, and supporting long term succession planning within the local finance function.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on experience across Australian statutory and tax frameworks, and prior multinational reporting exposure. Experience with group consolidation/reporting systems such as Tagetik is highly regarded.
This role also acts as a technical resource within the team, mentoring junior accountants and supporting best-practice financial governance to other group companies within the region.
Tasks and responsibilities
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Month end / Year end
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Own timely and accurate month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables.
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Maintain integrity of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and compliant accounting records.
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Support year-end statutory close and preparation of annual financial statements.
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Translate ERP system data (AX 2012) into management and reporting outputs using advanced Excel tools including lookups and pivot tables.
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Analyse financial performance including variances to forecast, budget, and prior period.
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Maintain balance sheet integrity through reconciliations, and monitor inventory controls, variances, and follow up actions.
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Drive improvements in reporting timeliness, accuracy, and process efficiency.
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Support internal controls and finance governance processes.
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Group Reporting
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Own submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting into the global reporting platform (Tagetik).
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Ensure alignment between local ledgers and group reporting requirements.
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Support ad hoc regional and global finance reporting requests.
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Statutory / Tax
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Prepare and lodge BAS and related indirect tax filings.
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Prepare and lodge payroll tax returns.
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Coordinate preparation and lodgement of company income tax returns with external tax advisors.
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Reconcile all tax balances across trading and holding entities.
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Coordinate FBT, transfer pricing, and other compliance obligations as required.
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Prepare statutory reconciliations including Enclosure 22 and related reporting requirements both internal and external.
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Coordinate external audit requests and year-end statutory compliance processes.
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Other
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Maintain strong process controls
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Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
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Assist Financial Controller and Financial Accounting Manager in other ad hoc assignments and provide backup support to the Financial Controller as required
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Build and foster strong cross functional relationships
Education and experience
Degree qualified CA/CPA with at least 7-10 years of relevant professional experience, including:
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Australian statutory and tax compliance
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Financial accounting in a multinational environment
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IFRS reporting
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External audit engagement
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ERP systems exposure (AX 2012 advantageous)
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Group reporting and systems experience (Tagetik preferred; BPC / HFM / Onstream also considered)
About the Ideal Candidate
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Strong technical accounting knowledge.
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High attention to detail with strong analytical capability.
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Ability to identify issues, assess risk, and recommend practical solutions.
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Advanced Excel capability.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
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Continuous improvement mindset.
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Calm, reliable, and delivery-focused under pressure.
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Leadership potential with desire to grow broader finance capability.
Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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