Financial Reporting Lead

Company Description
About Us
JB Hi-Fi Group is one of Australasia's largest and most trusted retailer groups. Specialising in consumer electronics, home entertainment, small appliances, and white goods. JB Hi-Fi's Purpose is to 'Help People with Better ways to Live, Learn, Work and Play'. We want to – own the tech and entertainment space, grow our customer base and support our people to be the best and deliver the highest quality service This is at the heart of our business, and we want you to be a part of it

Why join JB Hi-Fi?

• We have a supportive and inclusive team that embraces individuality and diversity
• We are one of Australia's most iconic and trusted brands, with a rich history in the consumer retail industry
• You will have exposure to ongoing training & development opportunities from day one
• We offer fantastic long-term career opportunities across the broader JB Hi-Fi/The Good Guys Group
• Did you know the JB team support vulnerable communities by making donations to our Helping Hands workplace giving program. Every dollar our team donates, JB matches and together we have donated more than $35m to our charity partners to make a meaningful difference to the social and environmental issues that our people are passionate about
• We offer generous team member discounts across a range of products as well as a leading commission structure for sales positions
• We offer flexibility, 12 weeks' paid parental leave, novated leasing, Employee Assistance Program and more

Job Description
To support the Financial Reporting Manager in leading the JB Hi-Fi financial accounting team ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of accounting records, delivering monthly internal reporting for the JB Hi-Fi Australia and JB Hi-Fi New Zealand businesses along with driving process improvements.

• Support the Financial Reporting Manager in oversight of financial accounting, month end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
• Lead a team of 2-3 direct reports and provide mentoring and coaching to the broader financial accounting team
• Reviewing and analysing monthly financial accounts of JB Hi-Fi New Zealand (Profit & Loss)
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of variances
• Assist all internal stakeholders and store leaders with queries and ad hoc requests
• Play an active role in projects to improve financial reporting and the set-up and integration into the finance systems of new products and offerings, and documenting changes to processes and procedures
• Drive the development and implementation of finance processes and systems to reconcile and report on new product and service offerings, including process improvements in financial accounting and month end processes
• Other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience, preferably within a retail/similar environment, and experienced in supervising or coaching team members
• A Chartered Accountant or CPA
• Proven financial accounting skills, acute attention to detail, and high degree of analytical skill
• Experience in using a large ERP system preferred, and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• A highly motivated self-starter, able to work in a team environment and to tight deadlines
• Exemplary personal communication and presentation skills shown in the ability to communicate at all levels and with various stakeholder

Additional Information
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with us, please click apply and upload your CV. All applications are strictly confidential.

JB Hi-Fi Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion. If this opportunity excites you (even if you feel that you don't meet 100% of the criteria) – please don't hesitate to apply
Please note: Unsolicited CVs from Agencies will not be accepted.