Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.
The Opportunity
Cochlear has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager – Group Accounting and Reporting based in our head office at Macquarie University, within the Group Financial Control team.
Reporting to the Director, Group Accounting and Reporting, this role is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of group accounting, consolidation and statutory reporting for Cochlear’s global operations. The role partners closely with senior leaders, global finance teams and external auditors to ensure accurate, compliant and timely financial reporting, while strengthening governance and driving continuous improvement across group processes.
Responsibilities include
- Lead the preparation of monthly consolidated management reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, with clear analysis and commentary for senior leadership and the Board.
- Own the delivery of half‑year and full‑year consolidated statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with AASB and IFRS requirements.
- Manage complex global and multi‑currency consolidations, including eliminations, equity accounting, non‑controlling interests and foreign currency translation.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing audit delivery, timelines and technical accounting matters.
- Provide technical accounting advice on significant transactions including investments, acquisitions, divestments and complex commercial arrangements.
- Ensure strong governance and data integrity across reporting inputs from regional finance teams, Group Tax and Group Treasury.
- Manage and develop teams, setting clear expectations and supporting capability growth.
- Drive continuous improvement across group accounting processes, systems and internal controls, including support for SAP and consolidation system enhancements.
- Drive financial analysis, including trend assessment, variance investigation, performance driver identification, and region‑by‑region sales analysis to support strategic business decisions.
What makes this opportunity unique?
- Ownership of group results and high‑profile reporting deliverables.
- Regular exposure to senior executives, including VP and Board level stakeholders.
- Opportunity to influence and improve global accounting and reporting processes.
- A leadership role within a purpose‑driven organisation with strong internal career pathways.
About You
As Cochlear continues to grow, we are looking for someone who brings strong technical accounting capability, leadership experience and the confidence to operate in a complex, global environment.
Essential
- CA or CPA qualified (or equivalent).
- Strong AASB and ASX reporting experience.
- Proven experience in group consolidation and statutory reporting within a large or complex organisation.
- Deep understanding of multi‑currency consolidation, eliminations and group structures.
- Confident stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels.
- Demonstrated people leadership capability.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
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How we recognise your contribution
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
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