Group Controller

The Role 

Pepper Advantage Hub (Fiji) is seeking a Group Controller to join our senior leadership team.

It is expected that the Group Controller will reflect the values of the organisation in all dealings with both internal and external stakeholders, while striving towards best practice in the areas of products, services, and staff development.

In keeping with Pepper’s strong reputation, the successful candidate will consistently display behaviours that foster positive relationships, treat customers fairly, promote teamwork, and meet or exceed professional and regulatory standards. A strong commitment to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) is essential. The ability to respond flexibly to changing demands and adapt positively to an ever-evolving environment is paramount.

Purpose of the Group Controller role is to:

• Perform operational activities to support Group Head Office, spanning Australia, UK, and Europe
• Lead the production of Pepper’s consolidated financial statements
• Perform activities relating to the global consolidation controls to ensure accuracy of Pepper’s financial results including intercompany matching and FX translation
• Operational activities include accounts payable, intercompany transactions, expense management, accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations and other related activities
• Become an expert user of all finance systems, banking, accounts payable and expense management
• Prepare financial statements for Group Head Office entities and manage the audit for allocated entities
• Assist in the preparation of tender submissions for new business

Key Responsibilities

• Operational accounting activities, including finance administration and accounting, transactional accounting, and attestations/reconciliations
  
  • Perform operational activities to support the Head Office, spanning: Australia, UK, Europe, and Asia
  • Operational activities include accounts payable, intercompany transactions, expense management, accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations and other related activities
  • Managing accurate and timely processing of day-to-day financial transactions
  • Managing aspects from transactions to reporting to attestations for assigned Head Office entities
  • Monthly reconciliation of ledgers and sub-ledgers
  • Preparing Balance Sheet and P&L variance analysis reports and explanations for assigned entities
  • Preparing financial models for tender and pricing submissions
• Commercial analysis to drive profitability and strategic growth
  
  • Create dynamics models that asset in pricing, new and existing, contracts and tender opportunities
  • Collaborating directly with department heads, directors, and operational managers to guide the financial impact of business decisions
  • Review operating costs and identify areas of efficiency
• Individual entity reporting and audit completion (by external auditors)
  • Respond to inquiries and provide analysis of financial information as required
  • Preparation of regulatory returns for assigned entities (financial statements and tax related returns)
  • Manage the external audit of allocated head office entities (by external auditors)
• Consolidation and control
  • Group consolidation including performance of monthly consolidation controls including FX translation, intercompany matching
  • Interaction with Global finance teams to understand and align financial accounting procedures across jurisdictions
  • Review of Pepper Group results

Skills and experience required:

• Candidate needs to be flexible in terms of working hours (Ideally from 8 pm to 5.00 am FJT).
• Accounting qualification e.g. CPA. Chartered Accountant
• Relevant tertiary degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 3+ years financial accounting experience, ideally with 2+ years in the Fin Tech, Financial Services, or Big 4
• Experience in external reporting, auditing, reconciliations, taxation, global consolidations and technical IFRS knowledge is an advantage
• Proficiency in data analysis and financial modelling
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent communication skills and fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Self-starter, efficient, detail-oriented (this is critical), resourceful, multi-tasker
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Medical benefits
• 24/7 transportation
• Ongoing career development and training
• A secure career with a fast-growing company
• Inclusive workplace culture
• International travel

How to Apply: Your professional CV and cover letter must be submitted via email to careers@fj.pepper-advantage.com which must include details of 3 non-related professional referees.

All applications must be submitted by 21st August 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

At Pepper Advantage, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply and become part of our global success story.