Statutory Reporting Manager - Support Services Global Support Centre

Cotton On; Geelong; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Onsite restaurant

Wellness centre

Onsite childcare

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Global career growth

Dog-friendly workplace

Recognition events

Job summary

Cotton On is seeking a Statutory Reporting Manager to lead the Group's statutory reporting, ensure timely and compliant financial reporting across Australia and international markets, and manage external audits. The role focuses on accounting policies, internal controls and governance.

You will work with senior leaders, influence outcomes, and drive improvements in finance processes. If you enjoy complex financial reporting and stakeholder collaboration, this could be your next opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Statutory Reporting, Financial Reporting or External Audit.
• CA or CPA qualified with a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and technical accounting standards.
• Experience managing audits and complex financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop and influence others.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Statutory Reporting

Financial Reporting

External Audit

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Accounting/Commerce/Finance degree

Job description

Statutory Reporting Manager - Support Services Global Support Centre

Do you speak fashion? We're hiring, let’s chat!

ABOUT US

Born in Australia, loved around the world.

At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We’re here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives.

We’re playfully rebellious and always optimistic. Join our world and let's do good things together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven and technically strong Statutory Reporting Manager to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll be responsible for leading the Group's statutory reporting requirements, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across both Australia and our international markets. You'll take ownership of key reporting outcomes, accounting policies and internal controls while supporting the ongoing evolution of our finance processes and governance framework.

Working closely with senior leaders across Finance and the broader business, you'll manage all aspects of the external audit process, from planning and stakeholder engagement through to implementing findings and driving continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical accounting expertise, influence significant financial outcomes and engage directly with external auditors and the Audit Committee. If you are a natural problem solver who has a passion for complex financial reporting, then this could be your new role.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in Statutory Reporting, Financial Reporting or External Audit
• CA or CPA qualified with a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or Finance
• Strong understanding of IFRS and technical accounting standards
• Experience managing audits and complex financial reporting requirements
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop and influence others
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills

BENEFITS

• Flexible working options&people-first leave initiatives
• Access to our world-class Support Centre, with an in-house restaurant& state-of-the-art wellness centre featuring free gym &holistic health services
• Subsidised onsite childcare centre
• 50% off ourBrands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie &Supre
• 24/7 Wellness support – mental health, relationships, family + more
• Local &Global career growth
• Discounts for you &your family – medical, travel, financial + more
• Performance & Peak incentives to reward +recognise our team
• Returnity -Paidprogram for new parents heading back to work
• Bring your dog to work
• Recognition, team connection moments& more!

Cotton On’s purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Born in Australia, Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life-changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men’s, kids, body, accessories and stationery.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ***********@cottonon.com.auso we may support you in completing the job application process.

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