Principal Tax Australia

About South32

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources. We produce bauxite, alumina, aluminium, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc at our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. With a focus on growing our base metals exposure, we also have two development options in North America and several partnerships with junior explorers around the world.

The Opportunity – Permanent, Full Time Position

An exciting opportunity to join a high performing team where you as Principal Tax Australia will deliver tax advisory, reporting and compliance activities for our Australian operating and corporate entities. 

Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager – Australia, key role accountabilities include the following:

•    Review of income tax, royalty and indirect tax lodgements, payments, forecasts and tax accounting prepared by our team of Analysts.
•    Providing proactive tax advice relating to our Australian operations and business development projects.
•    Supporting Australian revenue authority relationships and compliance arrangements including reviews, audits and disputes.
•    Identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives which mitigate process risk and increase transparency of calculations and outcomes.

About You

You will be required to have the following.
 
•    Minimum 7 years’ experience in large corporate and professional services environment 
•    Demonstrated strong commercial, Australian tax technical and financial accounting experience
•    Continuous improvement mindset, high degree of accuracy, strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
•    Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance Commerce or Law
•    CA/CPA or equivalent accounting qualification

Our benefits
•    Competitive salaries including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
•    Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose
•    Participation in the Employee Share Plan
•    26 weeks full paid parental leave for primary carers

•    Education assistance, up to $8000 per year

•    Novated lease and salary sacrifice options
•    Exclusive employee discounts including health insurance, technology and travel.
 
Location

This role will be based at our office in the heart of the Perth CBD. We understand and value the benefits flexibility brings and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home).

Our culture 

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
 
Applications close 8th May 2023