Global Tax Accountant (6-Month Contract)

Sharp and Carter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is seeking a Tax Accountant in Melbourne to manage Australian tax compliance, reporting and provisioning within a large multinational FMCG environment. The role reports to the Senior Manager and involves collaboration with regional and global tax teams and external advisers.

The successful candidate will be CA/CPA-qualified with tax experience across compliance, reporting and financial accounting, thriving in a fast-paced setting with strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified accounting professional with experience in tax compliance and reporting.
• Experience in a multinational environment or Big Four/mirms considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax reporting

Financial accounting

Deadline management

Education

CA/CPA

Job description

Sharp and Carter is seeking a Tax Accountant in Melbourne to manage Australian tax compliance, reporting and provisioning within a large multinational FMCG environment. The role reports to the Senior Manager and involves collaboration with regional and global tax teams and external advisers.

The successful candidate will be CA/CPA-qualified with tax experience across compliance, reporting and financial accounting, thriving in a fast-paced setting with strong attention to detail and deadlines.