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About SJ Group
At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.
A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.
Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.
About SMEC
We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.
We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.
About the Role
Melbourne | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Potential for Extension)
Deliver meaningful tax outcomes. Partner with the business. Shape best practice.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our ANZ Finance team in Melbourne on an initial 12-month fixed term contract, with the potential for extension.
As Senior Tax Accountant, you'll be responsible for supporting the preparation and delivery of ANZ tax compliance activities, tax effect accounting and tax reporting requirements.
You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across corporate taxation, tax consolidation, transfer pricing and tax risk management, while providing insights and advice that support sound business decisions.
This role offers excellent exposure to a broad range of tax matters, including Australian and New Zealand projects, statutory reporting and engagement with senior stakeholders.
Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the preparation and lodgement of income tax returns and statutory tax documentation for ANZ entities.
- Prepare tax calculations, tax payments and transfer pricing documentation.
- Support tax effect accounting processes, including preparation of tax entries, consolidations and tax disclosures for statutory and internal reporting.
- Assist with the preparation of tax information for Group reporting requirements.
- Support the annual R&D Tax Incentive claim process.
- Provide technical tax analysis and advice on Australian and New Zealand business activities and projects.
- Assist with tax risk management activities and ensure compliance with Group Tax Policies and procedures.
- Support responses to tax authority queries and liaise with external advisors and auditors.
- Assist with transfer pricing analysis and information requests.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of tax processes, policies and controls.
About You
You are a technically capable tax professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and applying your expertise to complex business challenges.
You'll bring:
- Accounting and/or Finance qualifications
- CA or CPA qualification.
- 5–6+ years' experience in corporate tax, ideally gained within a large corporate environment or professional services firm.
- Strong experience across corporate income tax matters, including tax consolidation, foreign tax offsets and complex tax issues.
- Demonstrated experience preparing tax effect accounting entries, disclosures and statutory reporting requirements.
- Experience working with external auditors and tax advisors.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex tax and financial information.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong capability across Microsoft Office applications.
- A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
For a confidential conversation please reach out to Ami: [email protected]
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers
Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC
SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.
As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.
All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
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Skills Required
- Accounting and/or Finance qualification
- CA or CPA qualification
- 5-6+ years' experience in corporate tax
- Experience in a large corporate environment or professional services firm
- Strong experience across corporate income tax matters, including tax consolidation and foreign tax offsets
- Experience preparing tax effect accounting entries, disclosures and statutory reporting
- Experience preparing transfer pricing documentation and supporting transfer pricing analysis
- Experience working with external auditors and tax advisors and responding to tax authority queries
- Knowledge of Australian and New Zealand tax legislation and practice
- Advanced Excel skills and strong capability across Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret and communicate complex tax and financial information
- Experience supporting R&D Tax Incentive claims
- Proactive approach, strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
What We Do
SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with a 70-year history of delivering advanced solutions on a global scale across urban development, infrastructure and management services industries. We are specialists in providing design leadership, consulting and advisory expertise across the roads and highways, rail and metro, aviation, hydropower and renewable energy sectors. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Joining the Surbana Jurong Group in 2016, SMEC is part of a family of specialists. We are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that help to connect, move and power people and communities. For the latest news, visit our newsroom www.smec.com/newsroom or read about the innovations and solutions shaping our communities on our Infocus blog www.smec.com/infocus. At SMEC, our global workforce is made up of experts who bring unique talent, experience and passion to their fields. We offer a rewarding career path for enthusiastic and collaborative achievers who are motivated to make a difference. For more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com/careers.
