Laser Clinics Australia (LCA) is the industry leader in non-invasive aesthetic treatments, such as Laser Hair Removal, Cosmetic Injections and Skin Treatments.  Our business was recently acquired by one of the world’s largest Private Equity firms (KKR) who have invested to support the next phase of LCA’s growth journey.   Key growth drivers include category expansion, network growth, international expansion and new product development.

LCA is a franchise-based business with a minimum 50% ownership interest in every franchise which ensures we are aligned with our franchisees and contributes to the success of our clinic network.  We currently have over 130 franchised clinics around Australia and we're continuing to grow, opening our first stores in New Zealand in 2018 and The United Kingdom in 2019. 
 
Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you’ll be responsible for the statutory reporting and tax compliance of our growing international group. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Proactively work with auditors to identify and resolve accounting complexities and issues
• Complete acquisition accounting for clinic buybacks and overseas acquisitions
• Completion and lodgement of Group financial statements and financials for overseas entities
• Preparation of income tax calculations for year-end accounts
• Working with tax advisors to prepare and lodge domestic and overseas Income tax returns 
• Liaising with advisors to understand and identify tax risks and opportunities in the business 
• Work with external advisors to develop and implement transfer pricing policies between Australia and NZ, UK and future overseas markets 
• Work with Group FC and external advisors on areas of overseas expansion including corporate structuring, local statutory and tax requirements, due diligence for M&A, intangible valuations for acquisitions
• Assist Group FC in developing and implementing ASX level corporate governance in the organisation

Position Requirements:

• Accounting Degree
• Qualified CA, Big 4 experience preferred
• 3+ years of post-qualification experience
• Experience with complex consolidations and acquisition accounting essential
• Extensive experience in statutory accounts presentation, ASX listed experience preferred
• Solid understanding of Australian tax, knowledge of overseas preferred
• Best in class technical accounting ability
• Planning, organisation and time management skills
• The ability to multitask and prioritise
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to build sustainable, positive relationships internally and externally 
• Excellent computer skills: accounting software and Excel
• Attention to detail