External Reporting Manager

**About Us**

Endeavour Group was created in 2020 through the restructure and merger of the Woolworths Group drinks and hospitality businesses. With a strong track record of growth, combined these businesses form the leading customer franchise in drinks and hospitality in Australia.

United behind a common purpose of 'Creating a more sociable future together', we are a 28,000+ strong team with more than 1,600 stores and 330 hotels nationally, including leading brands such as Dan Murphy's, BWS and ALH Hotels.

Endeavour Group has separated from Woolworths during the calendar year 2021 and is well-positioned as an ASX Top 50 Company. Join the team at an exciting time in their evolution

**The Role**

Participates in the external statutory and other financial reporting processes for Endeavour Group, and drives compliance with accounting policies and standards.

**What You'll be Doing**
- Delivery of annual and half-yearly financial reports as well as any other ASIC or ASX reporting requirements.
- Consultation on and verification of other external reports including results announcements, investor presentations, tax transparency reports, etc
- Provide internal technical accounting advice and preparation of accounting papers to support key accounting positions and judgements taken in respect of financial results and on execution of corporation transactions (acquisitions, divestments, capital management activities, etc)
- Preparation of regular reporting to the Board of Directors and Audit, Risk and Compliance Management Committee.
- Consultation on key system implementation and transformation projects from an external reporting perspective
- Carry out accounting for Group transactions relating to equity, such as share capital movements, share-based payments, dividends (internal and external), investments in subsidiaries, other investments and any related impairment matters with appropriate source documentation. This includes contributing towards budget, forecast and monthly management commentary working with Group FP&A.
- Prepare, update and maintain comprehensive Group accounting policies and reference guides in line with Australian Accounting Standards with practical examples
- Performing impact assessment and implementation of new and revised accounting standards and interpretations as may be issued from time to time, including training and educating business unit finance teams
- Proactively identify and drive continuous improvement within financial reporting processes.
- Liaise with external auditors in respect of financial results and reporting
- Working collaboratively with financial control functions within the business units and entities, including driving compliance with accounting policies and standards

**About You**
- 10 years of financial accounting or external audit experience preferably in a Big 4 firm or large ASX-listed entity
- CA or CPA qualified
- Strong technical accounting skills including familiarity with Australian Accounting Standards
- Strong stakeholder management, project management and partnering capability
- Attention to detail, with the ability to see the bigger picture
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to identify and assist in managing business and reporting risks
- Experience with accounting policy documents
- Experience with usage of large general ledger/ERP systems (and implementation projects - desirable)

**Grow with Endeavour Group**

Endeavour Group comprises a diverse range of drinks and hospitality businesses including BWS, Dan Murphy's, ALH Hotels and Pinnacle Drinks. We are focused on growing and transforming our businesses to meet the changing needs of customers and we're driven by a culture that puts our customers and team first.

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. At Endeavour Group we value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and for each other.

We'd love to hear from You

EDG #EGL

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.