Job Description

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group

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About SJ Group

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At SJ, we're building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

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A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

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Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

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About SMEC

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We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

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We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

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About The Role

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Melbourne | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Potential for Extension)

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Deliver meaningful tax outcomes. Partner with the business. Shape best practice.

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our ANZ Finance team in Melbourne on an initial 12-month fixed term contract, with the potential for extension.

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As Senior Tax Accountant, you'll be responsible for supporting the preparation and delivery of ANZ tax compliance activities, tax effect accounting and tax reporting requirements.

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You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across corporate taxation, tax consolidation, transfer pricing and tax risk management, while providing insights and advice that support sound business decisions.

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This role offers excellent exposure to a broad range of tax matters, including Australian and New Zealand projects, statutory reporting and engagement with senior stakeholders.

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Key Accountabilities Include,



But Are Not Limited To

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- Support the preparation and lodgement of income tax returns and statutory tax documentation for ANZ entities.
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- Prepare tax calculations, tax payments and transfer pricing documentation.
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- Support tax effect accounting processes, including preparation of tax entries, consolidations and tax disclosures for statutory and internal reporting.
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- Assist with the preparation of tax information for Group reporting requirements.
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- Support the annual R&D; Tax Incentive claim process.
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- Provide technical tax analysis and advice on Australian and New Zealand business activities and projects.
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- Assist with tax risk management activities and ensure compliance with Group Tax Policies and procedures.
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- Support responses to tax authority queries and liaise with external advisors and auditors.
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- Assist with transfer pricing analysis and information requests.
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- Contribute to the continuous improvement of tax processes, policies and controls.
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About You

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You are a technically capable tax professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and applying your expertise to complex business challenges.

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You'll Bring

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- Accounting and/or Finance qualifications
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- CA or CPA qualification.
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- 5–6+ years' experience in corporate tax, ideally gained within a large corporate environment or professional services firm.
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- Strong experience across corporate income tax matters, including tax consolidation, foreign tax offsets and complex tax issues.
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- Demonstrated experience preparing tax effect accounting entries, disclosures and statutory reporting requirements.
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- Experience working with external auditors and tax advisors.
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- Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex tax and financial information.
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- Advanced Excel skills and strong capability across Microsoft Office applications.
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- A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

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Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

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SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‐equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and adaptable working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

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All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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- 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave
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- Flexible working arrangements and other benefits
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- Inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models and mentoring and sponsorship programs
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📌 Senior Tax Accountant (Victoria)
🏢 SMEC (An SJ Group
📍 Victoria