Senior Tax Specialist - Melbourne
16 hours ago
Job description
Pacific Blue is a leading owner, operator, and developer of renewable energy assets.We operate a high quality and diversified portfolio of wind, hydro, and solar assets, as well as offering a range of competitive energy products, delivering value to our retail energy customer base.
With the growing importance of renewable energy in Australia's future, a career with us is more than just a job.
You will be helping us to lead Australia to an affordable clean energy future that deliver positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes.
The RoleThe Senior Tax Specialist provides critical finance support to the business by delivering high-quality tax compliance, tax accounting, and tax advisory services.
The role is responsible for managing a broad range of tax obligations across income tax, GST, FBT, transfer pricing, and statutory reporting, while ensuring compliance with Australian tax legislation and group tax governance requirements.
Working closely with senior finance and tax stakeholders, the role supports accurate tax effect accounting, external reporting, and engagement with the Australian Taxation Office and external tax advisors.
The position also contributes to tax planning, advisory, and due diligence activities for business initiatives, projects, and transactions, and supports the ongoing development of tax policies, processes, and capability within the finance function.
This is a 12-month maximum-term, full-time role based in Melbourne.What you'll be responsible for (not limited to below):
Deliver end-to-end tax compliance and reporting for the Australian Group, including consolidated income tax returns, BAS, FBT, shareholder reporting, and other statutory obligations.
Prepare tax effect accounting calculations in accordance with AASB 112, including deferred tax balances, tax provisions, reconciliations, and tax disclosures for statutory accounts.
Manage complex tax calculations and compliance requirements, including CFC and Thin Capitalisation calculations, and support transfer pricing planning and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting.
Liaise with external tax advisors to facilitate reviews, lodgements, and technical support, and manage engagement with the Australian Taxation Office on tax-related matters.
Ensure compliance with FIRB tax conditions, and monitor Australian tax instalments and other payment obligations.Provide tax advisory support for business initiatives, including due diligence, acquisitions/divestments, new projects, and assessment of preferred structures and funding arrangements.
Assist in providing tax advice to business and finance stakeholders across income tax, withholding tax, employment taxes, and transaction taxes (including GST, customs duties, and stamp duty).
Research, analyse, and prepare responses to changes in tax legislation, including technical papers, position papers, private ruling requests, and submissions on draft legislation.
Prepare and maintain ongoing shareholder and regulatory reporting, including SASAC reporting, taxes paid disclosures, and forecasting.Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the tax governance framework, including policies, procedures, process maps, and delivery of tax-related training to finance staff.
To be successful in this role you will have:Knowledge and Experience
Accounting degree qualified with a CPA/CA and/or Masters of Tax
5+ years' experience working for a mid to large tier accounting firm or a large corporate organisation
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of accounting standards, Australian taxes, SGE and CbCr compliance requirements
Prior experience of using Onesource system for tax lodgement.
Understand the key components of the management and statutory reporting processes as well as tax compliance processes in Australia
Basic understanding of risk management frameworks
Skills
Ability to operate an integrated accounting system effectively and efficiently (SAP Business One preferable)
Ability to work autonomously and also be a collaborative team player with good team mentoring skills
Advanced Excel and basic MS Office skills
Ability to identify business process, systems and reporting improvements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organise and prioritise work to ensure team goals and objectives are met
Analyse data and transform it into meaningful information for users
Strong research skills
Strong problem-solving abilities
Good analytical & strategic thinking skills
Attention to detail
What We offer
At Pacific Blue, as a leading renewable energy provider for the past 30 years, we know what it takes to create real change.
Our success isn't solely driven by our technology, investments, or assets—it's powered by our people. Our passionate and dedicated team is the reason we can make 100% clean energy available today, not tomorrow.We provide a wide range of benefits including:
Discounts to Home Energy and Health Insurance
Purchased leave program
Free Employee Assistance Program
Generous parental leave options
Work and life balance and flexible work arrangements
Modern open plan office with ergonomic standing desks
Office location next to Southern Cross Station and tram stops
A team that is inclusive and supportive
Pacific Blue is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where individuals in each of our business units feel involved, supported, respected, and treated fairly.
We believe that embracing people with diverse capabilities, perspectives, and experiences will enrich our team and provide competitive advantages to our business.
This has resulted in our recognition by the DCA as an Inclusive Employer.
If you require accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to inform us so that we can support you throughout the application process.
If you share our vision of creating a sustainable future and believe in making a positive impact, please click the 'apply' button to express your interest.
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