Financial Reporting Manager — Lead SOX/IFRS Audit (Office)

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment represents a growing global business recruiting a Financial Reporting Manager to lead technical accounting and monthly reporting from Brisbane. You will rebuild reports, own disclosures and internal controls, and work closely with the Head of Finance.

The role requires CA/CPA, Big 4/Mid-Tier experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and SAP exposure. Office-based with a flexible start/finish time and ongoing leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with Big 4 or Mid-Tier experience.
• Strong understanding of IFRS/SOX and regulatory reporting.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical accounting position papers on complex topics, including SOX.
• Manage the external audit process and act as a key point of contact for auditors.
• Analyse and interpret accounting standards and advise on new requirements and their impact on financial reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems, and financial controls.
• Review reconciliations, journals, and support the month-end close process with a high level of accuracy.
• Manage regulatory reporting obligations, liaising with internal/external auditors and supporting audit readiness.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Regulatory reporting

Education

CA/CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lawson Elliott Recruitment represents a growing global business recruiting a Financial Reporting Manager to lead technical accounting and monthly reporting from Brisbane. You will rebuild reports, own disclosures and internal controls, and work closely with the Head of Finance.

The role requires CA/CPA, Big 4/Mid-Tier experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and SAP exposure. Office-based with a flexible start/finish time and ongoing leadership opportunities.