AddressCandidate Specification
The Opportunity
If you are an ambitious tax professional who is looking to work within an international business, this role may be for you.
Based in Adelaide and reporting to the Senior International Tax Manager for the Asia Pacific region, your role will be to support the Regional Tax function in standardising its approach to tax compliance, tax governance and tax risk management for the Australia and New Zealand businesses.
You will work across all compliance and corporate tax matters for the Australia and New Zealand business, including:
Support the UK Group Tax strategy of:
implementing tax technology solutions to meet future tax transparency and tax reporting requirements; and
management of tax risks and maintenance of tax profile registers;
Provide cross-border tax advice to support bids and proposals, including related party tax implications.
Anticipate future ATO combined assurance review as a Top 1000 Australian company.
Manage relationships with external tax advisors for the preparation, review and lodgement of corporate income tax returns, FBT returns, GST returns and estimated income tax instalment calculations;
Work with external advisors to meet annual Transfer Pricing documentation requirements, including preparation of Local File Part A and Part B disclosures for the Australian business;
Lead process improvement across the business;
Review quarterly tax effect accounting calculations and statutory reporting tax disclosures;
Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations in Australia and NZ and assess their impact on the company's tax position
Together we can make a difference with our connected thinking.
Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across the globe. We are a wholly independent, employee-owned business focussed on improving society by considering social outcomes in all that we do.
Mott MacDonald employs robust governance in relation to tax matters, including a tax risks and controls framework.
As part of our governance and in line with the company's published tax strategy, we ensure that there is clear direction and definition in relation to all tax matters, and that each employee understands their responsibilities when it comes to addressing tax related issues and tasks.
With strategic direction from the global Group Tax function based in the UK, Regional Tax functions operate to efficiently manage each region's tax exposure, obligations and liabilities in the delivery of our core business.
Job Profile
About You
This role is ideally suited to a Big 4 Tax professional looking to make their first move into a corporate environment and possesses the following attributes:
- Bachelor degree or above and CA/CPA qualified.
- 3-5 years of working experience in tax compliance and advisory at a Big 4 firm or large multinational business in Australia.
- Australian corporate tax and compliance experience
- A keen eye for detail, and a strong desire to keep learning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an analytical mindset,
- Self-driven, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Our company, values, and benefits
At Mott MacDonald, we celebrate the rich diversity of our team and are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be a Work180 Endorsed employer for all women and offer a wonderful array of benefits designed to make your experience here truly exceptional.
With a brand new office in Adelaide overlooking Adelaide Oval, we offer a range of competitive benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be including:
- State of the art office and end of trip facilities
- A flexible and agile work environment catering to all personal needs.
- Competitive salary and bonus incentives, recognising the dedication you invest.
- Comprehensive life, accident, and salary continuance insurance coverage provides peace of mind during uncertain times.
- Enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave.
You've got this!
This is a great career opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in the International Tax space, supporting tax outcomes aligned with our global tax initiatives. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-growing business with an organisation that is shaping the communities in which we live, then we would encourage you to apply for the above position and join our world class consultancy.
