Global Tax Analyst -- In-House, Fast-Growth Tech

DroneShield; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DroneShield is seeking an early‑career Tax Analyst based in Sydney to support the Group Tax Manager and Director, Tax across global tax compliance, tax accounting and governance activities. You will gain broad exposure to Australian and international tax, GST, VAT, FBT and employment taxes in a fast‑growing ASX‑listed multinational.

You will work with cross‑functional teams and external advisers to improve tax processes, automation and data quality, while developing in‑house tax capabilities for

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, law.
• CA, CPA and/or CTA or currently studying towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Approximately 2-4 years’ tax experience in Big 4, mid-tier, boutique or commercial environments.
• Foundational understanding of Australian corporate tax, GST and/or FBT principles.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity, initiative and willingness to work across a broad range of taxes and occasional cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax workpapers, reconciliations, data packs and supporting schedules for Australian and international filings.
• Assist with BAS/GST, VAT, corporate income tax, FBT, withholding tax and other recurring compliance processes.
• Coordinate information requests and maintain supporting evidence for external advisers, auditors and tax authorities.
• Monitor deadlines and update the Group tax compliance calendar and payment trackers.
• Prepare account reconciliations, permanent and temporary difference schedules and other tax effect accounting workpapers.
• Assist with current and deferred tax calculations, journals and statutory tax disclosure support.
• Perform general ledger and transaction reviews to identify potential tax issues and follow up anomalies.
• Maintain tax risk, advice, compliance, controls and training registers.
• Support documentation of tax positions, technical analyses, procedures and reliance on external advice.
• Assist with control testing, evidence retention, audit requests and tax authority information requests.
• Identify potential risks, missing information or process weaknesses and escalate them promptly.
• Undertake directed tax technical research and prepare clear draft summaries or memoranda.
• Assist with analysis of contracts, cross-border transactions, employee arrangements and new business initiatives.
• Support transfer pricing calculations, intercompany recharge processes and international tax projects.
• Work with Finance, Payroll, People & Performance, Legal, Commercial and external advisers to obtain and validate tax information.
• Support automation of tax calculations, reconciliations and compliance monitoring.
• Perform tax data analysis and assist with transaction testing and exception reporting.
• Help improve the quality and consistency of tax data captured in Oracle and supporting systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of workpapers, checklists, templates and documented procedures.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Tax knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance/law

Tools

Oracle

Tax software

Job description

DroneShield is seeking an early‑career Tax Analyst based in Sydney to support the Group Tax Manager and Director, Tax across global tax compliance, tax accounting and governance activities. You will gain broad exposure to Australian and international tax, GST, VAT, FBT and employment taxes in a fast‑growing ASX‑listed multinational.

You will work with cross‑functional teams and external advisers to improve tax processes, automation and data quality, while developing in‑house tax capabilities for