Head Of Financial Reporting

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About The Role

Thiess is seeking a financial expert to lead the charge in managing the Thiess Group's statutory financial reporting requirements, including overseeing the preparation of annual and half-year statutory accounts, and coordinating shareholder Thiess Financial Pack submissions.As the Head of Financial Reporting, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing vital aspects of our financial operations, guaranteeing alignment with global standards.

Additionally, you will provide expert accounting assessments and advice on complex contracts and transactions to support the business operations. Furthermore, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our impact assessment of new accounting standards, including designing and delivering training and guidance tailored to our operations and accounting systems.

Additionally, you will :

Lead and manage the Thiess Group Annual Audit program, ensuring successful audits of all subsidiary entities.

Oversee the Thiess Group Statutory Account Compliance Program, ensuring timely completion and submission of required statutory accounts globally.

Engage with shareholder Finance Representatives, preparing and submitting Financial Reporting Packages and addressing queries.

Analyse and recommend the adoption of new accounting standards, developing processes and tools for efficient information collation.

Provide guidance on complex accounting assessments and deliver training materials for the wider finance team.

About You

You have a proven track record in effective leadership and management. Your seamless communication, both verbal and written, adds finesse to the flow of ideas and information across all levels of the organisation. You will take the initiative to champion innovation in a collaborative, diverse team environment. You will uphold unwavering integrity and contribute to a culture of trust.

Additionally, you have:

Formal Education:
CPA or CA qualification required.

Work Experience:
Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience, preferably in an accounting technical role or relevant industry reporting team, with experience in leading functional teams.

Technical Skills:
Strong IFRS accounting skills, proficiency in JDE, Excel, and MS Word, excellent communication and presentation abilities, effective time management and prioritisation skills.

Please note that this role will be a contract position for 15-18 month periodand applications for this role will close at midnight on Sunday 19 th May 2024.

What Thiess Can Do for You

Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement

Flexible working arrangements

Recently renovated corporate head office located in South Bank, Brisbane

Salary sacrifice options

A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel &
retail products

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

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How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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