About the Tax Accountant Role
The Tax Accountant role ensures Lactalis Australia meets all taxation compliance and reporting obligations across local and international jurisdictions. Responsibilities include preparing and lodging accurate tax returns, BAS/IAS, and statutory filings; maintaining supporting workpapers; and ensuring tax data is correctly recorded in the financial ledger. The role delivers timely and accurate tax reporting to external stakeholders (ATO, auditors) and internal stakeholders (Group/Head Office reporting), while supporting the Taxation Manager with technical tax advice, cross‐border and corporate tax matters, and business initiatives such as M&A, process improvements, and tax risk management.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare annual income tax returns and supporting workpapers to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
* Prepare and lodge Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns, including payroll‐related FBT outputs such as reportable benefits schedules.
* Complete monthly BAS/IAS returns for all entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of indirect tax reporting.
* Produce six‐monthly tax estimates, group tax reporting schedules, and support auditor review processes.
* Maintain and review tax‐sensitive general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate posting of tax journals and true‐up adjustments.
* Provide technical tax advice to the business on corporate tax, international tax, GST, and FBT matters.
* Conduct ad hoc tax research and proactively identify and implement process improvements in conjunction with the Taxation Manager.
* Support cross‐border tax compliance, including transfer pricing, withholding taxes, and international reporting obligations.
* Assist with M&A activities and major projects by providing tax input on structuring, due diligence, and integration considerations.
* Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., payroll, HR, finance) and external parties (e.g., auditors, tax and state revenue authorities) to ensure end‐to‐end tax compliance and service delivery.
Technical Skills
* 2–3 years' experience in a professional firm or tax office of a corporation, preferably Big 4 or second‐tier.
* Moderate knowledge and experience in managing corporate tax and the Australian Tax regime.
* Moderate knowledge and experience in GST and FBT.
* Working knowledge of international taxation and inbound/outbound mobility matters; considered an advantage.
* Moderate skill in using tax and FBT return preparation software.
Education
* CA / CPA Qualification (nearing completion) or Master of Taxation.
* Bachelor Degree in Taxation and Accounting.
Preferred Education
* Post Graduate Certificate (Taxation).
Benefits & Working Conditions
* Permanent full‐time position in a global FMCG business.
* Collaborative and supportive team environment.
* Flexible working arrangements that promote a healthy work‐life balance.
* Flexible work arrangements considered to support diverse work practices.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or ability.
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