Senior Direct Tax Advisor - 12 Month Contract
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Direct Tax Advisor to join our Strategy & Finance team on a 12 month contract. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the implementation of our tax strategy and management of tax risks in Telstra's Australian business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Research and provide specialist tax advice to the business on major initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, divestments, structuring, restructuring, rationalisations and capital management.
* Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors as required.
* Assist with managing Australian Taxation Office Top 100 reviews and engagement.
* Collaborate with colleagues in our global Tax Team to identify and manage all tax risks and opportunities appropriately.
* Assist with the preparation of tax updates to the Audit & Risk Committee and other key stakeholders.
* Support the Tax Compliance Team to ensure tax compliance and reporting deliverables accurately reflect taxation advice.
* Ensure adherence to Telstra's tax risk governance framework in all tax matters.
About You:
* A degree in commerce or law and may be CA / CPA qualified.
* Solid experience in a Big 4, law firm or industry environment.
* Deep Australian tax advisory experience.
* Strong background in corporate taxation law, tax practices, and compliance.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills.
* Strong stakeholder management skills.
Flexible Work Options:
We fully embrace flexibility and choice at Telstra, and it is as unique as you. We believe every role can flex in some way and encourage you to work where, when, and how you are most engaged, safe, and productive.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in all its forms. We encourage applicants from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and applicants who may be living with a disability.