Pilbara Minerals is a world-class lithium producer, an ASX listed company and owns 100% of the world's largest, independent hard-rock lithium operation, the Pilgangoora Project, which is located in Western Australia's resource-rich Pilbara region and produces a spodumene and tantalite concentrate.
Pilbara Minerals is a Company that is going places. We are a major player in the rapidly growing lithium supply chain. We are purpose-driven, dynamic and it's an exciting time to join us! Our growth and diversification strategy will see us continue to grow and transform the industry through innovation and strong leadership.
Our purpose is to make a difference in the world, through the production of lithium raw materials which are the heart of the world's ambition towards net zero.
**THE OPPORTUNITY**:
We are seeking an experienced Tax Advisor will play a key role in supporting the accountability and accuracy of all tax advisory and tax compliance matters across the Group and playing a key role in mitigating tax risk, implementing best practice tax governance and ensuring Pilbara Minerals critical taxation processes are completed in accordance with all compliance requirements.
This is a permanent full-time position on a 5/2 roster based at the West Perth office.
Reporting to the Tax Manager, Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in overseeing the Group's compliance with the internal Tax Governance and Control Framework.
- Support in providing timely tax advice to key stakeholders within the Group (income tax, transfer pricing, employment taxes and indirect taxes) to support day-to-day business operations and future growth.
- Identifying, researching and preparing tax analysis as required of the impact of new legislation upon the business operations of the Group.
- Preparation of income tax returns, indirect tax returns, employment tax returns and royalty returns including the monitoring and review of tax sensitive accounts to ensure accurate tax returns.
- Ongoing maintenance of the tax fixed asset register and tax funding/sharing agreements.
- Liaison with the Company's tax agents in Australia and the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
- General ledger maintenance and reconciliation, including the posting of tax journals.
- Preparation of information and responses to external auditors on tax-related matters, including providing contributions for the consolidated half-year and annual reports.
- Assist in raising tax awareness throughout the organisation and building key relationships.
- Identify and implement process improvements and value add opportunities within the Group.
- Ad-hoc query support, analysis and project work as required.
**ABOUT YOU**:
- 2-5+ years of post-qualification experience in tax with qualifications such as CA/CPA or Masters in Tax
- Solid tax accounting skills across multiple types of taxation including experience in calculations and reporting requirements regarding company tax, transfer pricing, fringe benefits tax, payroll tax, royalties and GST
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proven ability to interact and engage with stakeholders across businesses
- Growth mindset with passion to learn and expand responsibilities based upon the business needs
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment
- Ability to analyse end-to-end processes and identify and implement improvements
- Highly proficient at MS Excel
- Self-driven approach and experience in taking the initiative and making decisions
- Strong interpersonal skills
**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Excellent remuneration package and eligible to participate in the company's performance incentive scheme.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Community Leave
- Competitive Remuneration
- Career opportunity
**WHAT WE STAND FOR**
- Great people
- Think, do, achieve
- Safety matters
- Quality products
- Valuing our partners
- Making a difference in the world
**PROMOTING DIVERSITY**
Pilbara Minerals recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.
**OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS**
As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.
Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately.
**We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.**
**ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY**
Pilbara Minerals respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noon