Technical Accounting Advisory Lead

Our Company

We help our consumers to imagine and create better places and spaces in which to live and work. DuluxGroup's origins date back to 1918, with its original heritage in decorative paint for Australian and New Zealand homes. Today, DuluxGroup is a leading marketer and manufacturer of premium branded products that protect, maintain and enhance the spaces and places in which we live and work. Our people and values are the key reason to our continued success – we now have over 8000 employees globally.

Your Role

Reporting to the Group Manager - Financial Control, this role is responsible for providing subject matter expertise in financial accounting, reporting and compliance, by staying up-to-date on accounting standards, interpretations and emerging accounting issues.

In this specialist and highly technical role, you will provide accounting advice in regards to M&A and purchase price accounting work. You’ll also support the technical accounting competency of the wider Finance function by producing and providing training, as well as maintaining and updating accounting policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare technical accounting papers, review proposals, and provide advice to the Finance team on technical accounting matters
• Accounting for M&A transactions and projects, which may involve working with external providers for valuations
• Ensure the Finance Group’s accounting policies are updated/refined and can be interpreted and applied globally and commercially
• Develop and deliver Finance system and commercial training content
• Assisting with the consolidation of group results for external and parent entity reporting
• Provide accurate and robust advice on any accounting issues to avoid unplanned financial impacts

Benefits

• Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support 
• Let us cover the gap for you, employees with private health insurance extras cover can claim up to $1000 out of pocket gap costs annually   
• Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our “Community Action Day” and other programs 
• Market leading Learning and Development initiatives and genuine career pathways to accelerate your growth 
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave available from the first day you start working with us.  
• Feel truly valued through our employee recognition programs 
• Enjoy generous discounts on DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships 

Skills & Experience

• Business or Commerce degree including CA/CPA qualified
• Significant experience within a financial accounting and reporting environment with the ability to work through complex accounting issues and provide practical commercial advice
• Experience with business acquisitions and purchase price accounting is essential
• Background in a consolidated Group environment, operating in multiple countries
• Strong project and change management expertise
• Exceptional time management skills with an ability to deliver on critical reporting deadlines

Imagine a better place

At DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it!

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.

How to apply

We are looking to speak with you asap, please apply online!