Tax Compliance Lead

Tax Compliance Lead page is loaded## Tax Compliance Leadlocations : Melbourne, VIC : Sydney, NSWtime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todayjob requisition id : JR We are seeking a Tax Compliance Lead to manage all tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities across Versent Group. This pivotal role ensures robust tax governance, particularly in direct and indirect tax, and leads entity rationalisation and closure projects. As the subject matter expert, you'll advise on tax implications, statutory reporting, and compliance risks—especially during restructuring or closure of group entities. You'll also project manage end-to-end entity closure processes, collaborating closely with finance, legal, HR, operations, and other stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Oversee preparation, review, and submission of all tax returns (income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax, etc.) in accordance with legislation. Provide expert advice on tax implications of business decisions, transactions, and restructuring. Develop and maintain group-wide tax calendars, reconciliations, and audit documentation. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring timely compliance. Act as the primary contact for external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities. Lead planning and execution of entity closure and rationalisation projects. Manage tax and statutory obligations for entity closures, including final tax returns and de-registration. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and smooth closure activities. Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies. Contribute towards a timely and accurate statutory financial reporting for all managed entities. Maintain strong internal controls over tax and compliance processes. Develop project plans and communicate progress and risks to senior management. About You CA / CPA qualified (or equivalent) with 7+ years' experience in tax compliance and advisory, ideally in a multinational or complex corporate environment. Proven experience leading entity closure or legal entity rationalisation projects. Strong knowledge of Australian corporate tax law and compliance. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong project management skills, including planning, risk assessment, and cross‑functional delivery. Experience liaising with auditors, legal counsel, and external tax advisors. Life at Versent We're a diverse team of motivated humans who think outside the box and strive to deliver what others might consider impossible. At Versent we truly care about our people and put real focus on cultivating a culture of learning, collaboration and growth. We provide our teams with the space, trust, and support, to deliver the best work of their careers. To enable this, we have a culture that places a high value on continual feedback, excellence, and invention anchored in customer success. Benefits & Perks Flexibility: We give you the freedom to excel, providing as much autonomy and flexibility around when you work so you can manage your time in a way that best suits you to get the job done. Learning: We are passionate about continuous improvement and care about you investing in and developing your craft. Our Craft 180 Program is a holistic strategy for ongoing, meaningful skill and capability development with an ultimate goal to create an environment where people can learn and contribute in different ways to develop, practice and become masters of their craft. Access to Benefits That Fit Your Life: From salary packaging and purchased leave to novated leasing options, we offer a range of benefits designed to suit different lifestyles and priorities. Health & Wellbeing Programmes: We focus on you as a whole person, with wellbeing initiatives that are to support you mentally, physically, emotionally and financially. Connection: Regular social activities across your team and the organisation. Recognition: We offer several reward & recognition programmes to acknowledge the amazing work that you do Career opportunity: We provide the opportunity to work on diverse projects and initiatives that enable you to create a brilliant career. At Versent, we don't adhere to a one‑size‑fits‑all hiring strategy. We understand that you might not fulfill all the criteria for this position. Our celebration of diverse perspectives isn't just a value, it's a way to gain an edge. If you believe this opportunity is where you can thrive, don't be shy and apply If you require any accommodations throughout the interview process, please get in touch with us by emailing We exist to architect, build and operate cloud‑native applications, data streams, platforms, and services. We work with customers to transform their businesses through technology, in ways they never imagined. Australia's leading businesses and top technology companies choose to partner with us because of our deep expertise, unwavering integrity and dedicated focus on ensuring our customer success. There's something for everyone. #J-18808-Ljbffr