The Group Statutory Reporting Manager is responsible for managing the Company's statutory reporting and audit functions. The successful candidate will be an experienced finance professional with a strong understanding of best practice statutory reporting, group consolidation, technical accounting, and related statutory compliance requirements within a global organization. The role reports to the Group Financial Controller and work closely with Associate Director Financial Control and Group Chief Financial Officer.

The Group Statutory Reporting Manager is responsible for managing the Company's statutory reporting and audit functions. The successful candidate will be an experienced finance professional with a strong understanding of best practice statutory reporting, group consolidation, technical accounting, and related statutory compliance requirements within a global organization. The role reports to the Group Financial Controller and work closely with Associate Director Financial Control and Group Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities:

- Function as a trusted partner to the Group Financial Controller, supporting the Company's IPO readiness journey and the establishment of the best practice controllership framework for a listed environment.

- Lead the Group statutory audit process (unmodified audit opinion), facilitating the timely completion of the audit and supporting the resolution of audit findings and unadjusted differences.

- Manage relationships with external auditors and other finance stakeholders (local and regional finance teams, tax team, and legal counsel) to support an efficient and effective audit process.





- Manage the Group's statutory filing calendar and oversee the timely completion of financial statement audits and statutory lodgments across all relevant jurisdictions.

- Lead the implementation of new and amended accounting standards and assess their impact on the Group's accounting policies, systems, processes, and financial statement disclosures.

- Develop and maintain accounting policies, technical accounting papers (including significant accounting judgements and estimates), and related processes to strengthen the control environment and ensure ongoing compliance with statutory reporting requirements.

- Drive process improvement, standardization and automation across statutory reporting and audit processes.

- Support the preparation of Audit and Risk Committee and Board papers concerning financial reporting, audit findings, accounting matters, and control observations.

- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate risks within the financial control environment, and drive remediation initiatives to address identified control gaps.

- Own the Group's statutory reporting process, including the preparation of statutory reporting packs, account mapping, and consolidated and subsidiary financial statements.

- Establish financial controls monitoring program, including periodic reviews,



and testing of the design and operating effectiveness of key financial reporting and compliance controls.

- Support strategic projects and business initiatives as required, including transformation, financing, and corporate governance activities.

- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team capable of supporting the organization through a period of accelerated growth and transformation.

- Build, lead, develop and motivate a high-performing team that consistently delivers high-quality outcomes aligned with Novotech's culture and values.

- Partner with the Group Financial Controller on mergers and acquisitions, due diligence activities, and other investment-related projects.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, commerce, business, or a related discipline.

- CA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is required.

- At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in statutory reporting, audit, technical accounting, or financial control, including experience in a big four chartered accounting or skilled services workplace.

- Prior commercial experience, preferably within the healthcare, medical or life sciences sector, is desirable.

- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and statutory compliance requirements.

Additional Notes

- Previous experience at Senior Manager level within a Big Four is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

- Strong technical accounting background with broad responsibility for statutory reporting, Group, and subsidiary statutory audits.

- Experience in preparing IFRS-compliant general p

📌 Group Statutory Reporting Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Novotech
📍 Sydney