Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a highly visible role requiring an autonomous tax professional capable of operating as the primary tax contact across the business. You'll take ownership of complex tax compliance and reporting obligations while partnering with internal stakeholders, external advisers, auditors, and global tax teams on a range of strategic initiatives.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a highly visible role requiring an autonomous tax professional capable of operating as the primary tax contact across the business. You'll take ownership of complex tax compliance and reporting obligations while partnering with internal stakeholders, external advisers, auditors, and global tax teams on a range of strategic initiatives.
The successful candidate will play a critical role supporting a major business integration, while ensuring all Australian and New Zealand tax compliance obligations are delivered accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Australian and New Zealand tax compliance across Income Tax, GST, FBT, Payroll Tax and R&D; Tax Incentives
Manage tax reporting, tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, reconciliations, and reporting packs
Coordinate tax returns, RTP disclosures, transfer pricing requirements, and supporting documentation
Support ATO reviews,



tax governance initiatives, and risk management activities
Partner with external advisers, auditors, and revenue authorities on technical tax matters
Drive tax-related integration activities and provide commercial tax advice to stakeholders
Strengthen tax processes, controls, and governance frameworks across the business
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements
About You
You are a CA or CPA qualified tax professional with extensive experience gained within a large corporate, FMCG, retail, or multinational environment.
You will bring:
Strong Australian corporate tax experience across both direct and indirect taxes
Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end tax lodgements and compliance obligations
Tax accounting, provisioning, and reporting expertise
Exposure to ATO reviews, tax governance, transfer pricing, and stakeholder management
Experience operating autonomously and managing competing priorities in a complex environment
SAP and FMCG experience highly regarded
US GAAP exposure advantageous
This is an excellent prospect to join a market-leading global organisation and make a genuine impact during a significant period of transformation and change.
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📌 Senior Tax Accountant | Global Fmcg | 9 Month Contract (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter Finance and Accounting
📍 Melbourne