Senior Tax Accountant

ORIX; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ORIX in Sydney is seeking a technically strong Tax Accountant to own tax compliance, reporting and governance across Australia, NZ and Tokyo Head Office. You’ll partner with stakeholders and drive improvements to tax processes and controls.

You will handle corporate income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax, BAS, tax provisions and external audits, with advisory input and international exposure across a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of relevant tax compliance, tax accounting and advisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation incl. corporate income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax and withholding taxes.
• Experience preparing income tax provisions, BAS, tax returns, reconciliations and financial disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Manage Australian tax compliance across corporate income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax and other indirect taxes.
• Prepare and lodge monthly BAS with accurate GST balances.
• Prepare annual income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations and journals.
• Manage tax disclosures for year-end financial statements and support external audits.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax accounting

Tax advisory

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication

Cross-border tax

Education

Bachelor's degree

CA qualification

Job description

Are you a technically strong Tax Accountant looking to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy tackling complex tax matters, partnering with stakeholders and taking ownership of tax compliance, reporting and governance within a global organisation?

Working closely with key stakeholders across Australia, New Zealand and Tokyo Head Office, you'll play an important role in managing tax obligations, providing practical advice to the business and supporting continuous improvement across tax processes and controls.

INCLUDED IN WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Manage Australian tax compliance across corporate income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax, withholding taxes and other indirect taxes

• Prepare and lodge monthly BAS, ensuring GST balances are accurate, complete and reconciled

• Prepare annual income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations, journals, reconciliations and supporting schedules

• Manage tax disclosures for year-end financial statements and support external audit requirements

• Prepare quarterly tax reporting packs for Tokyo Head Office, providing commentary on material movements, tax risks and forecast tax positions

• Maintain tax governance policies, controls and processes in line with ATO and IRD requirements, including preparing Australian Board Tax Reports and reviewing New Zealand reports

• Provide tax advice to internal stakeholders on customer arrangements, equipment leasing, asset disposals and other operational matters

• Liaise with external tax advisors, external auditors and tax authorities

• Research tax legislation, document tax positions and identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and operational efficiency

WHAT YOU HAVE:

To be successful, you'll bring:

• At least five years of relevant tax compliance, tax accounting and advisory experience, gained in industry and/or professional services

• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation legislation, including corporate income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax and withholding taxes

• Experience preparing income tax provisions, BAS, tax returns, reconciliations, journals and financial reporting disclosures

• Exposure to international tax compliance, transfer pricing and cross-border tax matters

• An understanding of tax governance, compliance controls and reporting requirements

• The ability to independently manage complex tax deliverables, research technical issues and communicate tax implications clearly

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Commerce or a related discipline

• CA qualification and/or relevant tax qualifications will be highly regarded

• Big Four or mid-tier professional services experience will be advantageous

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines

• A proactive, hands‑on approach, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

WHY JOIN ORIX?

• Join a global organisation with local impact – ORIX is a leading provider of fleet management, mobility and financial services, backed by the strength and stability of a global business.

• Take ownership of complex tax matters – Go beyond routine tax compliance and play a key role across tax accounting, governance, financial reporting and international tax obligations.

• Work with international stakeholders – Collaborate with Finance teams across Australia and New Zealand, external tax advisors and Tokyo Head Office, gaining exposure to a broad range of tax matters.

• Make a meaningful business impact – Provide practical tax advice that supports operational and commercial decisions while helping the business maintain strong governance and compliance.

• Drive continuous improvement – Identify opportunities to strengthen tax processes, enhance controls and improve operational efficiency.

• Broaden your technical expertise – Develop your experience across domestic and international taxation within a collaborative finance environment.

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine technical tax expertise with business partnering, international reporting and greater ownership of tax governance, we'd love to hear from you.