About the role:
Join our dynamic global finance team as a Tax Accountant, where you’ll play a crucial role in our operations. Your responsibilities will span a diverse range of tasks, from providing in-house advice on ANZ and international tax matters to hands-on accounting journals and reconciliations. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting group tax activities. You’ll ensure that our policies and procedures align with global principles and help achieve optimal tax compliance outcomes. Your expertise will help us maintain the highest standards of tax compliance and financial integrity. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to grow your career in tax accounting, we invite you to apply and become a part of our inclusive finance team!
What you will be involved in:
1. Provide technical tax advice and guidance to ANZ management and employees
2. Prepare Australian and New Zealand ledger tax provisions and balance sheet reconciliations for all tax accounts, including maintenance of the tax fixed asset books
3. Prepare and lodge all tax-related returns and obligations for Australia and New Zealand
4. Support audits, reviews, or queries from relevant authorities
5. Liaise with key internal stakeholders and external advisors
6. Participate in the annual statutory audit process, including preparation of tax-effect accounting and associated disclosures in the financial statements
7. Contribute to the preparation of technical position papers and Board papers
8. Assist in implementing and maintaining group tax policies, effective tax planning, and risk mitigation
9. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Australian and New Zealand tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance
10. Prepare income tax returns, FBT returns, and monthly BAS returns for Australia and New Zealand, and assist with tax-related matters for international regions as required
What we would like from you:
11. A relevant tertiary degree with a minimum of 3 years’ tax experience
12. CA/CPA qualification or currently studying towards it
13. Strong knowledge of tax legislation, including income tax, GST, FBT, and payroll tax
14. In-house tax accounting exposure, ideally within a large multinational organisation or tax consultancy
15. Proven experience in applying tax legislation to practical scenarios
16. Advanced skills in MS Excel
17. A proactive approach to implementing continuous improvements
18. Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
19. Advanced communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Life at Nova – it all adds up!
With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.
Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.
Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:
20. Generous Parental Leave : Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
21. Professional and Personal Development : Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards well-being such as a gym membership or assets related to well-being activities
22. Additional Leave : Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
23. Flexibility : We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
24. Dress For Your Day : We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
25. Reward & Recognition Program : Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
26. Employee Assistance Program : for employees and family members
27. Annual ANZ conference: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun!
28. Well-being Hub with access to health and fitness content
29. Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance
30. Free Flu Vaccination annually
31. Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice
32. Nova Employee Share Offer
33. An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
34. Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari – we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously!
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Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Mel Lo in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100.