Manager Group Reporting & Taxation

ActewAGL; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn learning

Discounted gym memberships

Free flu vaccinations yearly

On-site physiotherapy

Wellness support resources

Income protection up to 3 years

Rewards and recognition

Job summary

ActewAGL is seeking an experienced finance leader to head Group Reporting and Taxation. You will oversee technical accounting, statutory reporting and taxation compliance for the ActewAGL Joint Venture and subsidiaries, acting as a trusted advisor on complex matters and guiding governance practices.

Reporting to the Group Manager Financial Performance and Reporting, you will lead a high-performing team, drive external audit activities and contribute to strategic financial outcomes in a large,

Qualifications

• Qualified with tertiary accounting degree and CA/CPA membership.
• Significant experience in financial reporting and taxation in a large, complex commercial setting.
• Strong technical accounting skills and experience with statutory reporting and audits.
• Proven ability to develop governance frameworks and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and delivery of annual statutory financial statements and year-end reporting.
• Manage the external audit process and maintain auditor relationships.
• Provide expert advice on complex accounting transactions and projects.
• Oversee adoption of new accounting standards and sustainability reporting obligations.
• Lead group taxation including compliance, reporting and advisory services.
• Drive system and process improvements across governance and reporting activities.
• Manage month-end, consolidations and group performance reporting to owners.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team aligned to ActewAGL values.

Skills

Financial reporting

Taxation

Technical accounting

Leadership

Governance frameworks

ERP systems

External audit interaction

Education

CA or CPA membership

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

1d ago , from ActewAGL Distribution positions

Are you an experienced finance leader with deep expertise in financial reporting, technical accounting and taxation? Join ActewAGL and play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, governance and compliance of our financial reporting and taxation functions while leading a high-performing team. Based within our Finance division, this role reports to the Group Manager Financial Performance and Reporting and provides strategic leadership across group reporting, external audit and taxation activities.

About the Role

As the Manager Group Reporting & Taxation, you will lead all technical accounting, statutory financial reporting and taxation compliance activities across the ActewAGL Joint Venture and subsidiary entities. You will be a trusted advisor on complex accounting and tax matters, working closely with senior leaders, auditors, external advisors and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial outcomes and strong governance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of annual statutory financial statements and year-end reporting requirements.
• Manage the external audit process and maintain strong relationships with auditors.
• Provide expert technical accounting advice on complex transactions, projects and new business initiatives.
• Oversee the implementation of new accounting standards, disclosure requirements and sustainability reporting obligations.
• Lead the Group's end-to-end taxation function, including compliance, reporting and advisory across income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax and other taxation obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, governance frameworks and reporting activities.
• Manage month-end reporting, consolidations and financial performance reporting to owners.
• Develop, coach and lead a high-performing team while championing ActewAGL's values and safety culture.

Please refer to the Position Description for a full understanding of the role, responsibilities and selection requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or a related discipline, together with CA or CPA membership.
• Significant experience in financial reporting and taxation within a large, complex commercial environment.
• Strong technical accounting expertise and experience managing statutory reporting and external audits.
• Demonstrated success developing governance frameworks, improving processes and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced financial modelling and ERP experience, with Oracle Cloud experience highly regarded.
• Strong leadership capability with a proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams.

For more information, please contact Macy Dkhar at ***********@actewagl.com.au

Why Join ActewAGL?

At ActewAGL, we pride ourselves on putting our people first. Some of the perks you can expect in this role are:

• Access to LinkedIn learning
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free flu vaccinations annually
• Free on-site physiotherapy
• Access to free wellness support and resources
• Income Protection up to 3 years
• Reward and recognition schemes

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respective culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability.