Accounting Manager - Australia and New Zealand

About the role

H&M Group is looking for an Accounting Manager for Australia and New Zealand. You will lead accurate financial reporting, strong governance and effective accounting operations across the region, partnering with regional and global stakeholders to support business performance and compliance. The role reports to the Regional Accounting Manager for APAC, leads two direct reports and works with an offshore shared services team and the local Sales Market Controller.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting, including month-end, quarterly, year-end and statutory accounts
• Prepare and deliver tax reporting, including income tax, transfer pricing, GST and withholding tax
• Oversee the general ledger, reconciliations, journal reviews and financial controls
• Manage cash flow, forecasting and liquidity in line with business needs and company policy
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, leasing routines and day-to-day accounting operations
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations, statutory requirements and internal policies, working with auditors and external tax advisers
• Lead, develop and support the Finance team while partnering with the Shared Service Centre
• Provide financial insights, risk management and commercial support to inform business decisions
• Drive continuous improvement, audit activities, process enhancements and business continuity planning

Required profile

• 5+ years of finance or accounting manager experience in a large, high-volume retail or FMCG business
• Degree in Accounting or Finance with a CPA or CA qualification
• People leadership skills and the ability to partner across multiple business functions
• Hands-on approach, building team capability while staying involved in day-to-day operations when needed
• Excellent communication skills and strong time management in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements, with the option to work from home two days a week subject to business needs
• 25% discount on H&M Group brands (H&M, COS, Monki, Weekdays, Arket and Other Stories)
• Extensive development opportunities around the globe