Global Group Accounting & Reporting Lead

Cochlear Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear Limited in Sydney invites applications for a Manager – Group Accounting and Reporting. You will lead statutory reporting, consolidation, and liaise with external auditors and regional finance teams.

The role requires a tertiary accounting qualification with CA/CPA (or equivalent), at least five years in financial reporting for ASX-listed entities, and strong leadership to guide a global finance team. Experience with Oracle, SAP or Hyperion is preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance required.
• CA/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• At least five years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in an ASX-listed reporting environment.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Experience with major ERP/consolidation systems (Oracle, SAP, Hyperion).

Responsibilities

• Lead half-year and full-year consolidated financial statements and note disclosures.
• Oversee complex multicurrency consolidations, including eliminations and equity accounting.
• Liaise with external auditors, senior finance leaders and regional teams on reporting matters.
• Manage accounting and reporting for Cochlear Limited and Australian entities.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on investments, acquisitions and divestments.
• Drive finance process improvements, controls and data quality across the group.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multinational consolidation

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance

CA/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Cochlear Limited in Sydney invites applications for a Manager – Group Accounting and Reporting. You will lead statutory reporting, consolidation, and liaise with external auditors and regional finance teams.

The role requires a tertiary accounting qualification with CA/CPA (or equivalent), at least five years in financial reporting for ASX-listed entities, and strong leadership to guide a global finance team. Experience with Oracle, SAP or Hyperion is preferred.