Head of Group Accounting & Governance

TPG Telecom; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stay Connected Mobile

Stay Connected NBN

Your Leave

TPG Learning Hub

Corporate Partner Discounts

Job summary

TPG Telecom is seeking a senior financial reporting leader to oversee statutory and regulatory reporting, accounting policy development, balance sheet governance, and the external audit process. The role partners with stakeholders on complex accounting matters and guides the finance team's growth.

You will manage month-end close, technical accounting matters, and governance initiatives while coaching a team of three qualified accountants.

Qualifications

• CA qualified or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Strong technical accounting experience.
• Demonstrated people leadership, coaching and capability development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to business partner and develop relationships with stakeholders.
• Active engagement with all stakeholders at TPG Telecom.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to convert complex technical accounting concepts for the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Lead group half-year and annual statutory reporting processes.
• Manage external audit process and external regulatory reporting.
• Oversee preparation and approval of ARC papers.
• Lead significant accounting judgments and impairment assessments.
• Support company secretarial matters and governance developments.
• Develop and maintain the group financial governance framework and COA.
• Manage a team of qualified accountants (team of 3).
• Ensure timely month end close and accurate reporting to CFO/Deputy CFO.

Skills

CA/CPA qualification

Technical accounting

People leadership

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Business partnering

Deadline-driven

Complex accounting concepts

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Job Description

This role is responsible for leading the Group’s statutory and regulatory reporting, technical accounting, and financial reporting governance activities. It oversees external financial reporting, significant accounting judgments and impairment assessments, and manages the external audit process, including half-year and year-end audits. The role is also accountable for developing and maintaining the Group’s financial governance framework, accounting policies, balance sheet governance, and chart of accounts. Additionally, it provides strategic guidance on financial reporting, partners with stakeholders on complex accounting matters and commercial transactions, liaises with shareholders and external advisors, and leads the development and growth of the finance team.

Financial Reporting

• Lead the Group’s half-year and annual statutory reporting processes
• Manage the external audit process
• Manage and review external regulatory reporting
• Prepare, review and approve ARC papers
• Lead significant accounting judgements and estimates, including the annual impairment assessment
• Assist and review company secretarial matters as required
• Oversee accounting policy development and the implementation of new accounting standards
• Manage, review and approve the TPG COA and key reviewer and approver of changes requested to COA
• Manage other tasks as required

Your Opportunity

Job Description

This role is responsible for leading the Group’s statutory and regulatory reporting, technical accounting, and financial reporting governance activities. It oversees external financial reporting, significant accounting judgments and impairment assessments, and manages the external audit process, including half-year and year-end audits. The role is also accountable for developing and maintaining the Group’s financial governance framework, accounting policies, balance sheet governance, and chart of accounts. Additionally, it provides strategic guidance on financial reporting, partners with stakeholders on complex accounting matters and commercial transactions, liaises with shareholders and external advisors, and leads the development and growth of the finance team.

Financial Reporting

You’ll make impact on the following by:

• Lead the Group’s half-year and annual statutory reporting processes
• Manage the external audit process
• Manage and review external regulatory reporting
• Prepare, review and approve ARC papers
• Lead significant accounting judgements and estimates, including the annual impairment assessment
• Assist and review company secretarial matters as required
• Oversee accounting policy development and the implementation of new accounting standards
• Manage, review and approve the TPG COA and key reviewer and approver of changes requested to COA
• Manage other tasks as required

Month End Reporting

• Manage the month end financial statement close process, including, timetable, delegation of responsibilities to owners in Financial Control and the wider Finance team
• Review and approve month end Group reporting outputs i.e. TPG primary financial statements (P&L and BS) and other as requested
• Monthly presentation of the balance sheet to the Deputy CFO & CFO
• Monitor month end results to ensure compliance with TPG accounting policy
• Support the business, and hold them accountable to month end timetabling and compliance with policy

Technical Accounting

• Manage all technical accounting matters, including discussions of technical matters related to commercial arrangements
• Manage the review of all TPG contracts and agreements from an accounting and governance perspective
• Support and partner with the business on technical accounting matters
• Key contact with Group Financial Reporting functions of shareholders to review and approve TPG accounting positions
• Review, approval and where applicable presentation of accounting papers to the ARC

Governance

• Manage and co-ordinate government grant audits
• Lead the preparation, review and audit of TPG Foundation including presentation to the ARC
• Review and help prioritise issues Log
• Development of the Group financial governance framework

People Management

• Lead and manage a team of 3 qualified accountants
• Effectively delegate tasks to team members and hold team members accountable
• Help promote career focused environment
• Promote training that aligns to team members roles and helps build skills for the team
• Adhere to TPG policies and procedures as introduced and varied from time to time.

What You’ll Bring

• CA qualified, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Strong technical accounting experience
• Demonstrated people leadership, coaching and capability development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to business partner and develop relationships with both shareholders and key management
• Active engagement with all stakeholders at TPG Telecom
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to convert complex technical accounting concepts into a format that the wider business understands and therefore can apply

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible hybrid way of working (from home and office)
• 'Stay Connected Mobile' - Access to a free mobile plan
• 'Stay Connected NBN' - Access to a free, high-speed NBN plan (up to 500 Mbps)
• 'Your Leave' - additional leave to be used whenever you like - every year
• Access to TPG Learning Hub platform and internal development opportunities
• Access to Corporate Partner Discounts

At TPG Telecom, we’re all about creating an accessible workplace where everybody feels safe to bring their authentic self to work - regardless of background.

TPG Telecom also acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of lands and waterways where this office can be found in Barangaroo.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. TPG Telecom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About Us

TPG Telecom started with a belief that we can make things better for Australians. We believe in the power of meaningful relationships to support vibrant, connected communities where everyone belongs. It’s our why; our reason to exist. Now, we’re proud to be one of Australia’s leading mobile and internet providers. We’re not just redefining telco, we’re changing its course. And you play a role in that. A big one. The opportunities are plenty for those who are ready to accept the challenge.

About The Team

Our Finance team plays a critical role in shaping the business by providing insights, managing performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. From commercial analysis to financial control, you’ll help ensure we continue to grow sustainably while delivering value to customers and shareholders.