Senior Tax Specialist

Why you should apply: This is a newly created position that sits across both the Australian and international operations of a large, multinational group that continues to grow on a global scale. You’ll receive excellent support and leadership from the Finance Director, and you’ll take ownership of the area allowing you to shape the function with their help. Whilst this role has no direct reports, it carries significant influence across the business and is highly visible to not only local operations but also a global audience. What you’ll do: You will be responsible for the end-to-end tax requirements for Australia and PNG. This includes: Prepare quarterly and annual tax computations and returns across multiple entities. Develop tax reports and conduct transaction reviews to ensure compliance. Compile the Annual Tax Return and Reportable Tax Position Schedule for the Australian entity. Manage provision and instalment tax payments in line with legislative requirements. Oversee tax risk management, including the development and maintenance of Tax Risk Registers. Monitor tax compliance and provide advisory support across Australian and international operations. Complete monthly tax accounting, including deferred tax calculations and reconciliations. Lodge monthly withholding tax returns for relevant jurisdictions. Respond to enquiries from tax authorities and support dispute resolution as required. Contribute to Country-by-Country Reporting and prepare supporting documentation for transfer pricing. Prepare the FBT return with assistance from local advisors. Provide technical guidance on indirect taxes and review indirect tax work prepared by the finance team. Deliver additional tax-related support and project work as requested by the Finance Director This is a standalone role within the tax function, giving you full responsibility and a direct line to both the Finance Director and the global Tax Manager. Who you are: You are a fully qualified accountant with excellent, significant all-round Tax knowledge and experience. This includes strong technical capability across income tax, indirect tax, tax affect accounting, transfer pricing and governance. In addition, you’ll be an outstanding communicator: this is a role that puts you at the centre of the business operations as well in direct contact with Australian Tax authorities. This role will suit you if you enjoy being the subject matter expert, managing a diverse tax portfolio, and contributing to a growing, forward‑looking organisation. Fully qualified accountant (CA / CPA) 5-10 years’ experience in tax, ideally with exposure across large or complex organisations Strong technical capability across income tax, indirect tax, tax affect accounting, transfer pricing and governance Experience dealing with Australian tax authorities (PNG experience is helpful) Ability to work confidently across multiple entities and jurisdictions Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Experience with SAP is highly desirable By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr