The Role

We are partnering with a large, internationally recognised FMCG business to recruit a Tax Accountant for an initial six-month contract. Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role will play a key part in managing Australian tax compliance, reporting and provisioning within a large, global FMCG organisation. You'll work closely with regional and global tax teams, external advisers and internal stakeholders, gaining exposure to a broad range of tax matters within a complex multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage Australian tax compliance obligations, including income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax and R&D; tax incentives.
- Prepare tax reporting packs for regional and global tax teams in line with Australian and US GAAP requirements.
- Support tax provisioning, including current and deferred tax calculations, reconciliations and reporting.
- Prepare and review tax-related balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end reporting.
- Review fixed asset tax depreciation and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
- Liaise with external tax advisers,



auditors and internal stakeholders on tax matters and compliance requirements.
- Support tax audits, SOX controls and testing, and requests from revenue authorities.
- Contribute to tax-related integration projects, process improvements and strengthening tax governance.

The Successful Candidate

You're a CA/CPA-qualified accounting professional with experience across tax compliance, reporting and financial accounting. You have a sound understanding of Australian tax requirements, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a rapid-paced environment. You may have gained your experience within a Big Four or mid-tier accounting firm, or in an in-house corporate finance team.

Experience with tax-effect accounting, tax provisioning, income tax returns or working within a multinational environment will be highly regarded.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively contact Steph Dawson for a confidential discussion about your career – *@sharpandcarter.com.au

📌 Tax Accountant - FMCG - Immediate Start (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne