Apac Accounting Manager — Lead Close, Audits & Growth

Insight; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Generous staff discounts

Flexible hybrid working

Paid parental leave

Sonder access

Resumo da vaga

Super Retail Group in Sydney seeks a Group Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team, own close processes and ensure accurate consolidated reporting. You will drive governance, controls and insights across the group and its entities, guiding change and automation initiatives.

CA/CPA qualified leaders with strong technical accounting and stakeholder management will thrive in our fast-paced, listed retail environment, with a hybrid working model from our Sydney base.

Qualificações

• CA or CPA qualified and hands-on with financial reporting.
• Experience leading large accounting teams in complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, policies and internal controls.
• Proven ability to partner with stakeholders and drive improvements.
• Retail or high-volume environment experience is valued.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Group Accounting team and set direction for reporting.
• Own month-end close and deliver timely insights for execs.
• Maintain strong control environment and audit readiness.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and governance.
• Drive standardisation, automation and system interfaces.
• Partner with stakeholders on actuals, budgets and forecasts.
• Lead statutory reporting, audit and tax support activities.
• Serve as accounting SME on projects and change initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Group accounting

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Audit & controls

Stakeholder mgmt

Process automation

Team leadership

Retail experience

Formação

CA/CPA qualified

Accounting degree

Ferramentas

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Descrição da vaga

At Super Retail Group, home to Supercheap Auto, rebel, BCF and Macpac, we're entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation. As we continue to invest in our people, processes and technology, we're looking for a finance leader to drive financial integrity, governance and reporting leadership.

Why this role?

• Lead a high-impact Group Accounting team within a complex ASX-listed retail group.
• Partner with leaders across the business to provide financial reporting, general ledger ownership, controls, compliance and accounting governance.
• Drive transformation and continuous improvement, leveraging systems, automation, and process optimisation to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.

About the Opportunity

As the Group Accounting Manager you are responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial and management reporting across Super Retail Group and its entities. Leading the Group Accounting team, this role oversees the integrity of the general ledger, consolidated reporting, and balance sheet and P&L outcomes while ensuring compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards. As the subject matter expert on accounting treatment and financial systems, the role drives consistent and compliant reporting, provides expert analysis of actuals, forecasts and budgets, and supports informed business decision‑making through high‑quality financial insights.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead the Group Accounting team and set clear operational direction to deliver accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.
• Own the month‑end close and reporting process, delivering timely insights and a single source of truth for executive leadership.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and financial governance to support accurate reporting and audit readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, standardisation, automation, and effective management of finance system interfaces.
• Partner with finance and business stakeholders to provide analysis of actuals, budgets, and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Lead statutory reporting, audit, and tax support activities, working closely with internal and external auditors and finance teams.
• Act as the accounting SME on projects and business change initiatives, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, controls, and financial outcomes are embedded.

About you…

We're looking for a proven finance leader with strong technical accounting expertise, a passion for continuous improvement, and experience in complex, fast‑paced environments. CA or CPA qualified, you'll bring a hands‑on approach to financial reporting, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, with the ability to drive compliance, strengthen controls, and deliver high‑quality financial outcomes.

What you bring

• Proven experience leading large, geographically dispersed finance or accounting teams within complex organisations.
• Extensive financial accounting expertise, with the ability to provide specialist technical accounting advice and guidance.
• CA or CPA qualified, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience operating within a listed company or large corporate reporting environment.
• Solid understanding of regulatory, statutory, and financial reporting requirements, with up‑to‑date technical knowledge.
• Demonstrated success leading and embedding change initiatives in fast‑paced, evolving business environments.
• Experience within retail or another high‑volume, fast‑moving industry is highly regarded.
• Advanced proficiency in financial reporting systems, data analysis tools, and financial management technology.

Additional information

This is a full‑time, permanent role operating from our rebel Home Ground Office in Sydney, Rhodes.

• Generous team member discounts across Supercheap Auto, rebel, BCF and Macpac.
• Flexible hybrid working, balancing collaboration in the office with the flexibility to work from home.
• Paid parental leave and support for life's important moments.
• Access to Sonder, providing 24/7