ANZ Tax Lead
We're seeking a commercially minded ANZ Tax Lead to drive regional tax governance, optimise outcomes, and partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
Based in our Melbourne office, this is a high‐impact leadership role for a technically strong tax professional who thrives in a fast‐paced, multinational environment and can confidently navigate evolving global tax regulations.
Key Accountability
* Lead and manage complex corporate tax, VAT/GST and transfer pricing matters across the ANZ region
* Drive implementation and ongoing compliance of Pillar Two regulations across ANZ
* Oversee tax risk management, audits, governance and regulatory engagement
* Partner with external advisors and auditors to ensure best‐practice compliance and reporting
* Deliver effective tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities for sustainable ETR savings
* Lead preparation of consolidated tax effect accounting, statutory tax reporting, and related disclosures
* Provide strategic guidance on CFCs, tax consolidation, foreign tax offsets and other international tax matters
* Influence key business decisions through commercially focused tax advice
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline
* CA/CPA, gained in a corporate or international accounting firm, in a corporate tax specific function
* Extensive experience across corporate tax within a multinational or large complex environment
* Deep technical expertise in corporate tax; VAT/GST; transfer pricing; CFC regimes; tax consolidation; foreign tax offsets
* Proven experience implementing Pillar Two regulations in ANZ
* Strong track record managing tax audits and working with external auditors/advisors
* Demonstrated ability to drive efficiencies and deliver measurable ETR improvements
* Excellent stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills
Benefits
* Strategic regional leadership role with strong executive visibility
* Opportunity to shape tax strategy during a period of regulatory change
* Collaborative, high‐performing and commercially focused environment
* Competitive remuneration and career growth opportunities
For a confidential conversation please reach out to Ami: Ami.jordan@smec.com
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 programmes.
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