Senior Business Partner - Finance (Tax)

at; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining industry is seeking a Senior Business Partner - Finance (Tax) to manage financial operations and coordinate tax reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Australian Tax Law and a strong analytical background. This permanent full-time position offers a performance-based bonus and various employee benefits, including health and wellness allowances.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Group salary continuance insurance

Health and wellness allowance

Family and Medical leave policies

5 years' pro-rata long service leave

Salary sacrifice options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar role, ideally within the mining industry.
• Thorough knowledge of Australian Tax Law and Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations and coordinate tax reporting processes.
• Provide strategic tax advice and ensure tax compliance.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Numeracy Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor of Business/Commerce

Full Professional Membership with CA ANZ

CPA Australia

CTA

Job description

About the opportunity

Westgold Resources is actively seeking a Senior Business Partner - Finance (Tax) with excellent attention to detail and strong knowledge of Australian Tax Law and Accounting to join our team on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Manager Financial Reporting, the successful candidate will manage financial operations, coordinate tax reporting processes, and support strategic financial and tax decision-making.

The role includes

1. Accounting for Corporate Departments
2. Maintenance of the Monthly Tax Fixed Asset Registers
3. Assist with the preparation of the Annual Income Tax return, including liaising with external tax advisors
4. Assist with the preparation of the Group's quarterly tax effect accounting
5. Provide strategic tax advice including drafting internal compliance position papers
6. Managing Monthly Business Activity Statements and Annual Fringe Benefits Tax returns
7. Ensuring Income and Indirect tax compliance and supporting tax governance
8. Maintaining internal Financial, Tax, and Accounting Policies
9. Identify areas for improvement, implement process enhancements, drive efficiency, and identify cost savings
10. Supporting ad-hoc requests as required

What do I need?

• Practical experience with end-of-month reporting, cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• At least 5+ years in a similar role, ideally within the mining industry
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills with keen attention to detail
• Thorough knowledge of Australian Tax Law and Accounting
• Knowledge of Canadian Tax Law is desirable
• Bachelor of Business/Commerce
• Full Professional Membership with CA ANZ, CPA Australia, or CTA

The Westgold Offer

• A permanent full-time position with a successful gold producer
• Performance-based bonus
• Group salary continuance insurance
• Health and wellness allowance
• Family and Medical leave policies including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption
• Referral Bonus
• 5 years' pro-rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free confidential counselling and wellbeing services

We encourage candidates who believe they can bring passion and drive to our operations to apply. Westgold is committed to our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety, and Deliver Value, which define our culture and actions.

Applicants must meet pre-employment criteria, including medical, drug and alcohol screening, right to work checks, police clearance, and a valid Australian driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, including First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and religions. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

Applications may close early if suitable candidates are found. We do not accept agency referrals at this time.