Financial Reporting Principal

Make your mark with Thiess

Everyday all around the world Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship collaboration and empowerment.

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

What youll do

Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting this role is a key technical authority within the Finance function. Youll support the delivery of Thiess Group statutory reporting obligations ensure strong governance and controls and provide authoritative technical accounting advice on complex transactions.

As a trusted Subject Matter Expert (SME) youll work closely with senior leaders auditors and crossfunctional stakeholders to strengthen reporting integrity and support informed decisionmaking at Group and Board level.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly Group financial reporting packs in line with IFRS.
• Lead preparation and review of halfyear and fullyear statutory accounts including the Annual Report.
• Coordinate halfyear and annual external audits acting as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• Ensure statutory compliance and timely filings across all global jurisdictions.
• Provide expert technical accounting advice on complex transactions contracts and business initiatives.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and position memos for senior leadership auditors and governance forums.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new and emerging accounting standards across the Group.
• Act as a senior finance leader and trusted advisor mentoring team members and building technical capability.

What youll bring

You are a technically strong commercially astute finance professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys influencing at senior levels.

You will bring:

• CPA or CA qualification.
• Extensive experience in financial reporting statutory accounts and group consolidation within a large complex organisation.
• Strong experience managing external audits and regulatory compliance.
• Deep technical accounting expertise including complex transactions and contract assessments.
• Proven experience implementing new accounting standards and leading change.
• Advanced knowledge and application of IFRS.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex accounting concepts into clear practical advice.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong governance mindset with a focus on controls risk and compliance.
• Experience with complex leasing and corporate structuring (highly regarded).

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid work model
• Supportive inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work with an amazing team on a high impact project
• Collaborative values-led culture with a global reach.
• Access to leading-edge technology and systems.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits package

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.

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

Well 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 better together. Were 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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Applications close: Thursday 16 April 2026

How to apply

Applications close

16 Apr 2026 E. Australia Standard Time