Company Description

What are we offering you?

- Permanent Full Time role with generous bonus plan

- Rewards & Recognition Program

- Paid Birthday Leave

- Discounted health insurance with Medibank

- Novated Leasing options

- Lifestyle discounts over 1000+ retailers such as Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JB Hifi, The Good Guys etc

Job Description

How will you make a difference?

Reporting to the Senior Director, Tax, in this role you will be responsible for the timely and accurate completion of all tax filings and will need to work closely with Finance and external providers. You will cover both commercial and technical aspects including responsibilities comprising of compliance related to ad-hoc advisory work.

Where is the position located?

Melbourne CBD

What will your typical day look like?

- Support External Tax provider with regards to tax compliance work and be the interface between finance teams in the Region for the collection and analysis of financial data, legal documents and other relevant information required for local tax return filings.
- Support in planning and project work, including reviewing optimized legal structures for commercial deals.
- Support all Transfer Pricing matters, including review of TPD, CbCR notifications, Public CbC and local file obligations.
- Support the business on key projects as well as ad-hoc tax queries, including transfer pricing.
- Primary support for tax audits/reviews within region and work with business finance teams to prepare for audits.
- Working with external tax providers to support the accurate and timely preparation of the tax provision and deferred taxes for the local statutory accounts and US GAAP reporting.
- Review all Tax filings prepared by external tax providers, including CIT, VAT/GST, FBT and other tax compliance filings (including Pillar 2), as well as any statutory tax disclosures for Statutory Audit.




- Ensuring accuracy & adequacy of business' tax reporting processes by evaluating relevant internal policies and procedures.
- Recommending improvement to tax systems and controls. Support Justified Trust and Tax Governance Measures.
- Work closely with the External Tax provider, Regional Tax Leaders and Global tax controllership teams to ensure consistency in process, risk and outcomes.

Qualifications

What do we want to know about you?

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Commerce or Accounting
- CA, CPA or Masters of Tax
- Minimum of 7-10 years’ work experience in tax in a Global MNC/Business or Big 4 firm
- Good communication skills and proven ability to develop robust professional relationships with internal and external parties
- Professional interpersonal and relationship skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and ability to technically discuss with Regional Tax, Global Tax Controllership team, our local Corporate CIT providers and Auditors where necessary.
- Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and accounting packages (Oracle and Sage Preferable)
- Excellent time management skills
- High level of attention to detail

Additional Information

Applicants must have current working rights in Australia. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background and criminal history check.

We thank all applicants for their interest; each application will receive a response.





What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

📌 APAC Tax Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Wabtec Australia
📍 Melbourne