Senior Tax Advisor
Senior Tax Advisor
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Job Description
Are you a tax professional with a passion for precision compliance and driving operational excellence Join SGS Australia as a Tax Specialist and contribute to the success of our business by ensuring seamless tax compliance reporting and risk management. Then come join the SGS team in the Perth Head Office.
As a Tax Specialist you will work closely with internal teams external advisors and tax authorities to manage all aspects of tax compliance accounting and reporting. Your expertise will help drive accuracy mitigate risks and maintain compliance with local and international tax requirements.
Responsibilities include however not limited to:
Tax Compliance
- Assist with timely and accurate preparation and lodgement of annual tax compliance obligations including:
- Australian consolidated income tax return.
- New Zealand and PNG income tax returns.
- Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns for Australia and New Zealand.
- ESS reporting and withholding tax reporting.
- Prepare and lodge monthly tax compliance obligations such as GST returns for Australia and New Zealand.
- Collaborate with the Tax Manager Group Tax and external advisors on Local Files and Transfer Pricing Documentation for international transactions.
- Support additional indirect tax returns such as Branch Wages Tax (Timor Leste) and PNG GST returns.
- Prepare periodic Fuel Tax Credit claims and assist HR/Payroll teams with payroll tax and other employment tax lodgements.
- Ensure all tax payments are prepared and lodged on time.
Tax Accounting & Reporting
- Assist in preparing tax effect accounting for key reporting periods.
- Support the preparation of income tax note disclosures for inclusion in annual financial statements.
- Prepare tax working papers reconciliations and other statutory reporting documentation.
International & Transfer Pricing
- Identify and manage international tax risks including PE issues and expatriate tax matters.
- Support withholding tax compliance and reconciliation ensuring adherence to DTAAs and applicable laws.
- Liaise with tax authorities to obtain tax residency and withholding tax certificates.
- Apply Group Tax Policies to transactions with SGS affiliates.
Other Responsibilities
Stakeholder Management
- Work with internal and external auditors tax authorities and business stakeholders on taxrelated matters.
- Assess and deliver tax training across the organization as required.
- Draft and obtain tax advice when necessary.
Business Risk Management
- Develop and maintain tax governance documentation and policies.
- Review and test internal controls related to tax processes.
- Monitor changes in local tax legislation and communicate their impact on reporting requirements.
- Review tax clauses in customer or supplier contracts.
- Provide tax guidance on new business opportunities scope changes and contract renewals.
Qualifications :
To excel in this role you will have:
- A minimum of 5 years of taxrelated experience.
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) qualification.
- Strong analytical and interpretation skills in tax compliance and reporting.
- Familiarity with PNG and New Zealand tax regulations (desirable).
Additional Information :
WHY WORK FOR SGS
Working at SGS means joining an innovative Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
As a company we have embraced the shift to flexible work
Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
Paid parental leave
Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
Corporate health & wellbeing offers
Ongoing learning & development
Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce we encourage applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the LGBTQI community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong innovative and forwardthinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
