WHAT YOU’LL DO
As our Accounting Manager for Australia and New Zealand, you will lead the delivery of accurate financial reporting, strong governance and effective accounting operations across Australia and New Zealand, while partnering with regional and global stakeholders to support business performance and compliance.
- Leading the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, including month-end, quarterly, year-end and statutory accounts.
- Leading the preparation and delivery of tax reporting including income tax, transfer pricing, GST and withholding tax.
- Overseeing general ledger, reconciliations, journal reviews and financial controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Managing cash flow, forecasting and liquidity in line with business needs and company policy.
- Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Leasing routines and day-to-day accounting operations.
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations, statutory requirements and internal policies including working with our auditors and external tax advisers.
- Lead, develop and support the Finance team while partnering closely with the Shared Service Centre.
- Provide financial insights, risk management and commercial support to inform business decisions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, audit activities, process enhancements and business continuity planning.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Reporting to the Regional Accounting Manager for APAC, you'll lead two direct reports and partner with an offshore shared services team, while working closely with the local Sales Market Controller to support month-end close governance and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across the business at a local and global level.
WHO YOU ARE
An organised and people-focused leader with strong communication skills, commercial acumen, and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset. We are looking for people with;
- 5+ years' Finance or Accounting Manager experience within a large, high-volume Retail or FMCG business
- Degree in Accounting or Finance with a CPA or CA qualification.
- Demonstrated people leadership skills with the ability to partner across multiple business functions
- Leads from the front with a hands-on approach, building team capability while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations when needed
- Excellent communication skills - Building trusted relationships across the business, communicating clearly and confidently, providing expert guidance, and acting as a key escalation point
- Highly organised with strong time management skills, able to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
· We offer flexible working arrangements with the option to WFH 2 days a week. Subject to business needs
· You will receive 25% off H&M Group brands; H&M, COS, Monki, Weekdays, Arket, & Other Stories
· We are an inclusive company where you are encouraged to be yourself at work
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of Finance or Accounting Manager experience in a large, high-volume retail or FMCG business
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CA qualification
- Demonstrated people leadership skills
- Ability to partner across multiple business functions
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commercial acumen and financial insight capabilities
- Strong organization and time-management skills
H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.
H&M Group Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
