Principal Finance Advisor (Taxation)Contract for 31/03/2026 | Brisbane & Work from Home Join a large Queensland government department as a Principal Finance Advisor (Taxation), leading corporate tax compliance, reviewing complex taxation matters, and providing expert advice while managing a high-performing finance team.Key responsibilities include: Work collaboratively with the A07 part-time PFA (Taxation) to effectively lead and manage the department's corporate taxation responsibilities to ensure compliance with legislative requirements by developing and implementing an appropriate framework.
Lead the high-quality review and analysis of complex taxation matters, issues, proposals, submissions, and other materials to ensure that taxation-related issues are appropriately identified and considered.
Provide specialist advice and input into the research, analysis and drafting of policies in addition to input into ministerial correspondence and briefings for senior management.
Lead a small, high-performing finance and taxation team, and people management including the management of daily/weekly task allocation, recruitment, performance, capability development, team communication, and ensuring a safe and diverse work environment.
Provide specialist advice to stakeholders and clients on the impact of taxation legislation changes and input into the research, analysis and drafting of policies, input into briefings for senior management, whilst ensuring effective compliance concerning the Department's corporate tax responsibilities.
Enhance the knowledge and further develop your own and team members capabilities.
About you Possess comprehensive knowledge and experience in applying Australian taxation legislation (particularly Goods & Services Tax and Fringe Benefits Tax) supported by a sound awareness of the Financial Accountability Act 2009, the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2019, and relevant accounting standards.
Experience leading activities related to the National Tax Equivalents Regime (NTER).
Possess excellent communication skills and provide accurate and high-quality advice to employees and key contacts to facilitate the effective discharge of taxation accountabilities.
Experience effectively leading and managing a small team, including annual planning, professional development planning and task allocations and monitoring.
A degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, commerce or business administration with a particular emphasis on taxation would be highly regarded.
Membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants or the Institute of Public Accountants would also be highly regarded.
This role reports to the Manager, Financial Governance and Taxation.
Queensland based candidates only.
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