Principal - Technical Accounting and Statutory ReportingFlexible

Overview

- As Wesfarmers continues to evolve and grow, we’re looking for a Principal to join our Group Accounting team
- Work with some of Australia’s most iconic retail, industrial and health businesses
- Unique opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of technical accounting and commercial matters
- Full-time permanent position based in Perth CBD

About the team

Our Group Accounting team is responsible for the consolidation and analysis of the Wesfarmers Group accounts, management and improvement of finance systems, accounting and taxation matters for the Corporate Office, as well as providing a source of expertise for the Wesfarmers Group.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Manager – Technical and Statutory Reporting, this role will:

- Lead the preparation of Wesfarmers Group statutory reporting including half year and full year financial statements and the external audit process
- Oversee the preparation of Audit and Risk Committee reports
- Oversee the annual impairment testing and impairment trigger review process for the Wesfarmers Group
- Provide technical accounting advice on complex issues to key stakeholders
- Support our Manager – Technical and Statutory Reporting with due diligence, acquisition accounting and business integration processes for the Group as required
- Develop and deliver technical accounting training programs for our businesses
- Lead the implementation of new accounting standards across the Group, and maintain Group Accounting policies in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards

What you’ll need

- Significant experience in financial accounting, including statutory reporting, interpretation of accounting standards and accounting for acquisitions and disposals
- Experience in a similar role within a commercial environment and/or a large accounting firm (preferably audit)
- A naturally inquisitive and analytical mind, and strong ability to problem solve
- Strong project management skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across the business
- Outstanding level of attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise and meet agreed deadlines
- Be committed to continuous improvement and driving process efficiencies
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce or a related discipline and have completed CA/CPA accreditation

About Wesfarmers

As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, we’re proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. We continually reinvent ourselves and invest in the businesses we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline. We also have an online offering, including OnePass and the Group shared data asset. Our work doesn’t stop there, we operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. And we participate in an integrated lithium joint venture, including the operation of a mine and concentrator and the development of a refinery.

Join the team at Corporate Office which provides support and advice across the Wesfarmers Group

The Corporate Office provides corporate services and support to the autonomous businesses within the Wesfarmers Group, enabling the achievement of Group objectives. It leads capital allocation and portfolio management for the Group and focuses on leveraging and enhancing the Group’s reputation to support attraction and retention of talent, securing investment opportunities and maintaining a low-cost capital. To do this, we need great people, working together and role modelling our values and ways of working.

Our culture

We’re results focused, but we’re a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We’re curious, open minded, and collaborative. And although we’re thought leaders, we’re humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another.

We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Next steps

If this sounds like your next career move, then combine your cover letter and resume into one document and click on the ‘Apply’ button by Friday, 24 October 2025. Please note that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to this closing date.

For brief enquiries please contact Human Resources on (08) 9327 4223.

We’re hiring the best and the brightest talent. Let’s start to explore the possibilities of achieving great things together.

For more information, visit our website at www.wesfarmers.com.au

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