Tax Manager

Sharp & Carter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter represents a large FMCG organisation seeking a standalone Tax Manager based in Melbourne’s south east. You will be the primary contact for Group Tax, the ATO and regulators, ensuring tax compliance and providing practical advice across the business.

This 6-month contract involves preparing and lodging tax returns, managing BAS, payroll tax and FBT across entities, and driving process improvements. CA/CPA with 5+ years’ experience in tax is required.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified; Masters in Taxation desirable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in tax roles.
• Proven experience in a large, fast-paced and complex environment.
• Thorough knowledge of Australian tax legislation and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge annual income tax returns and quarterly tax instalments.
• Manage FBT returns, monthly BAS and payroll tax across multiple entities.
• Act as key point of contact for Group Tax, the ATO and State Revenue Office.
• Provide ad hoc tax advice to the business.
• Support month end, including tax effect entries, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and areas to reduce tax exposure.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and share knowledge across the business.
• Review tax systems and processes, recommending and driving improvements.
• Support offshore tax reporting and ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Autonomous working

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Masters in Taxation desirable

Tools

SAP

OneSource

GST reporting tool

Job description

The Company

This opportunity is with a large FMCG organisation operating across multiple entities in a complex, fast-paced environment. The business offers strong exposure across finance and the chance to make an immediate impact in a key standalone role.

The Role

The Tax Manager is responsible for ensuring the business meets all its tax obligations while providing practical tax advice across the organisation. Operating as a standalone role, you will be the key point of contact for Group Tax, the ATO and other regulatory bodies, driving compliance, planning and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge annual income tax returns and quarterly tax instalments.
• Manage FBT returns, monthly BAS and payroll tax across multiple entities.
• Act as key point of contact for Group Tax, the ATO and State Revenue Office.
• Provide ad hoc tax advice to the business.
• Support month end, including tax effect entries, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and areas to reduce tax exposure.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and share knowledge across the business.
• Review tax systems and processes, recommending and driving improvements.
• Support offshore tax reporting and ad hoc projects as required.

About You

• CA/CPA qualified, with a Masters in Taxation desirable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in tax roles.
• Proven experience in a large, fast-paced and complex environment.
• Thorough knowledge of Australian tax legislation and accounting standards.
• Confident operating autonomously in a standalone role.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• SAP, OneSource and GST reporting tool experience highly regarded.

Additional Requirements

• 6 month contract.
• Immediate start.
• Based in Melbourne’s south east.