Global Tax Accountant - 6 Month Contract

Sharp & Carter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter in Melbourne seeks a CA/CPA-qualified Tax Accountant on a six-month contract to manage Australian tax compliance and reporting within a multinational FMCG environment.

You'll collaborate with regional and global tax teams, external advisers and internal stakeholders, focusing on GST, income tax, FBT, payroll tax, tax provisioning and process improvements.

Ideal candidates bring strong attention to detail, ability to manage competing deadlines and experience in tax-effect accounting.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA-qualified accounting professional with experience in tax compliance, reporting and financial accounting.
• Experience in multinational environment will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage Australian tax compliance obligations (income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax, R&D incentives).
• Prepare tax reporting packs for regional/global teams in line with Australian/US GAAP.
• Support tax provisioning (current/deferred tax, reconciliations, reporting).
• Prepare/review tax-related balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Review fixed asset tax depreciation for compliance with legislation and policies.
• Liaise with external advisers, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support tax audits, SOX controls and revenue authority requests.
• Contribute to tax integration projects and governance improvements.

Skills

CA/CPA

Tax compliance

Tax reporting

Multinational experience

Education

CA/CPA designation

Job description

Sharp & Carter in Melbourne seeks a CA/CPA-qualified Tax Accountant on a six-month contract to manage Australian tax compliance and reporting within a multinational FMCG environment.

You'll collaborate with regional and global tax teams, external advisers and internal stakeholders, focusing on GST, income tax, FBT, payroll tax, tax provisioning and process improvements.

Ideal candidates bring strong attention to detail, ability to manage competing deadlines and experience in tax-effect accounting.