Tax Accountant - FMCG - Immediate Start

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

The Role

We are partnering with a large, internationally recognised FMCG business to recruit a Tax Accountant for an initial six-month contract.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role will play a key part in managing Australian tax compliance, reporting and provisioning within a large, global FMCG organisation. You'll work closely with regional and global tax teams, external advisers and internal stakeholders, gaining exposure to a broad range of tax matters within a complex multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Australian tax compliance obligations, including income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax and R&D tax incentives.
• Prepare tax reporting packs for regional and global tax teams in line with Australian and US GAAP requirements.
• Support tax provisioning, including current and deferred tax calculations, reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepare and review tax-related balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end reporting.
• Review fixed asset tax depreciation and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
• Liaise with external tax advisers, auditors and internal stakeholders on tax matters and compliance requirements.
• Support tax audits, SOX controls and testing, and requests from revenue authorities.
• Contribute to tax-related integration projects, process improvements and strengthening tax governance.

The Successful Candidate

You're a CA/CPA-qualified accounting professional with experience across tax compliance, reporting and financial accounting. You have a sound understanding of Australian tax requirements, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

You may have gained your experience within a Big Four or mid-tier accounting firm, or in an in-house corporate finance team. Experience with tax-effect accounting, tax provisioning, income tax returns or working within a multinational environment will be highly regarded.