At Super Retail Group, home to Supercheap Auto, rebel, BCF and Macpac, we're entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation. As we continue to invest in our people, processes and technology, we're looking for a finance leader to drive financial integrity, governance and reporting leadership.

Why this role?

- Lead a high-impact Group Accounting team within a complex ASX-listed retail group.
- Partner with leaders across the business to provide financial reporting, general ledger ownership, controls, compliance and accounting governance.
- Drive transformation and continuous improvement, leveraging systems, automation, and process optimisation to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.

As the Group Accounting Manager you are responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial and management reporting across Super Retail Group and its entities. Leading the Group Accounting team, this role oversees the integrity of the general ledger, consolidated reporting, and balance sheet and P&L; outcomes while ensuring compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards. As the subject matter expert on accounting treatment and financial systems, the role drives consistent and compliant reporting, provides expert analysis of actuals, forecasts and budgets, and supports informed business decision-making through high-quality financial insights.

What You'll Be Responsible For

- Lead the Group Accounting team and set clear operational direction to deliver accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.
- Own the month-end close and reporting process, delivering timely insights and a single source of truth for executive leadership.
- Maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
- Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and financial governance to support accurate reporting and audit readiness.
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, standardisation, automation, and effective management of finance system interfaces.
- Partner with finance and business stakeholders to provide analysis of actuals, budgets, and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
- Lead statutory reporting, audit, and tax support activities, working closely with internal and external auditors and finance teams.
- Act as the accounting SME on projects and business change initiatives, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, controls, and financial outcomes are embedded.

About you…

We're looking for a proven finance leader with strong technical accounting expertise, a passion for continuous improvement, and experience in complex, fast‑paced environments. CA or CPA qualified, you'll bring a hands‑on approach to financial reporting, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, with the ability to drive compliance, strengthen controls, and deliver high‑quality financial outcomes.

What you bring

- Proven experience leading large,



geographically dispersed finance or accounting teams within complex organisations.
- Extensive financial accounting expertise, with the ability to provide specialist technical accounting advice and guidance.
- CA or CPA qualified, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Strong experience operating within a listed company or large corporate reporting environment.
- Solid understanding of regulatory, statutory, and financial reporting requirements, with up-to-date technical knowledge.
- Demonstrated success leading and embedding change initiatives in fast‑paced, evolving business environments.
- Experience within retail or another high-volume, fast-moving industry is highly regarded.
- Advanced proficiency in financial reporting systems, data analysis tools, and financial management technology.

Additional information

This is a full‑time, permanent role operating from our rebel Home Ground Office in Sydney, Rhodes.

- Generous team member discounts across Supercheap Auto, rebel, BCF and Macpac.
- Flexible hybrid working, balancing collaboration in the office with the flexibility to work from home.
- Paid parental leave and support for life's important moments.
- Access to Sonder, providing 24/7 wellbeing, safety and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.
- Exclusive perks and discounts through our team member benefits program.
- A culture that invests in your growth, with opportunities to learn, develop and progress your career across one of Australia's leading retail groups.

As our Accounting Manager for Australia and New Zealand, you will lead the delivery of accurate financial reporting, strong governance and effective accounting operations across Australia and New Zealand, while partnering with regional and global stakeholders to support business performance and compliance.

- Leading the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, including month‑end, quarterly, year‑end and statutory accounts.
- Leading the preparation and delivery of tax reporting including income tax, transfer pricing, GST and withholding tax.
- Overseeing general ledger, reconciliations, journal reviews and financial controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Managing cash flow, forecasting and liquidity in line with business needs and company policy.
- Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Leasing routines and day‑to‑day accounting operations.
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations, statutory requirements and intern al policies including working with our auditors and external tax advisers.
- Lead, develop and support the Finance team while partnering closely with the Shared Service Centre.




- Provide financial insights, risk management and commercial support to inform business decisions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, audit activities, process enhancements and business continuity planning.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Reporting to the Regional Accounting Manager for APAC, you'll lead two direct reports and partner with an offshore shared services team, while working closely with the local Sales Market Controller to support month‑end close governance and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across the business at a local and global level.

WHO YOU ARE

An organised and people‑focused leader with strong communication skills, commercial acumen, and a proactive, solutions‑driven mindset. We are looking for people with;

- 5+ years' Finance or Accounting Manager experience within a large, high‑volume Retail or FMCG business
- Degree in Accounting or Finance with a CPA or CA qualification.
- Demonstrated people leadership skills with the ability to partner across multiple business functions
- Leads from the front with a hands‑on approach, building team capability while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day operations when needed
- Excellent communication skills - Building trusted relationships across the business, communicating clearly and confidently, providing expert guidance, and acting as a key escalation point
- Highly organised with strong time management skills, able to balance competing priorities in a rapid‑paced environment.

WHO WE ARE

H&M; Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At H&M; Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.

- We offer flexible working arrangements with the option to WFH 2 days a week. Subject to business needs
- You will receive 25% off H&M; Group brands; H&M;, COS, Monki, Weekdays, Arket, & Other Stories
- We are an inclusive company where you are encouraged to be yourself at work

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.

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📌 Accounting Manager (Sydney)
🏢 H&M
📍 Sydney