External Reporting Lea

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

**About the team**:
Finance makes it easier for us to win together as a business. Our team works side-by-side with every other team to help bring commercial thinking into what they do and make moves that support our strategic business decisions.

We offer good work-life balance, flexible working arrangements and excellent compensation benefits. We have an empowering and inclusive culture with open and effective management providing career stability.

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**About the Role**:
We have a 12-month fixed term contract available for an experience External Reporting Lead to join our Financial Reporting & Governance Team.

This role will be responsible for managing the delivery of Coles half-yearly finance statements, managing preparation of Audit & Risk Committee reporting papers, supporting the provision of ASIC reporting, and overseeing management of the DOA mailbox and compliance.

You will also;
- Manage delivery and completion of all external audit requirements by coordinating activities across Financial Control
- Manage and monitor open internal control findings raised by the external auditor
- Manage the Financial Governance Monitoring Program
- Support annual reviews of Coles group finance policies
- Support business and internal stakeholders on ad-hoc projects requiring financial / technical accounting assistance and/or involvement (i.e. new business opportunities / initiatives)

**About you and your skills**:
You will ideally have;
- CA/CPA or similar business qualification, or near with commercial awareness and business focus
- Significant experience in an external audit role and/or a financial control/external reporting role
- Financial experience in a retail/FMCG/complex environment desirable
- Listed experience desirable
- Experience with report writing (board/A&RC reports and financial governance policies)

**What’s in it for you?**:

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Flexible working options**:We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
- ** Office perks**:Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
- ** Discounts**:Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
- ** Reward through recognition**: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
- ** Opportunities for learning and development**:No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
- ** Paid parental leave**:We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
- ** Investment in your future**: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

**About the recruitment process**:
Job ID: 132200

Employment Type: Fixed Term

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