Tax Professional Lead

1 month ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Transurban Full time
About Us

At Transurban, we're dedicated to building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads. Our team of experts creates city-sized solutions to solve pressing transport challenges, making a real difference in people's lives.

Job Overview

We're seeking an experienced Tax Consultant - Advisory & Risk to join our dynamic tax team. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction and success of our taxation function.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Oversee tax structuring for project work in collaboration with legal, treasury, and finance teams
  2. Liaise with external advisers and the ATO as needed
  3. Lead transaction implementation by coordinating with legal, finance, treasury, and other internal stakeholders
  4. Act as the primary point of contact between the Tax and Finance teams to keep up-to-date on accounting transactions or changes impacting tax positions
  5. Assess the tax impacts of projects on internal asset/corporate models
  6. Understand and communicate the tax treatment for toll road assets through the construction to operational phases
  7. Conduct research and prepare supporting documentation, including Reasonably Arguable Position Papers, King's Counsel Opinions, and technical papers to manage tax risks
  8. Collaborate with external advisers on technical papers and tax positions to appropriately manage tax risks
  9. Review and update tax assumptions in financial models for relevant Australian operations to ensure accuracy of modelled tax outcomes
  10. Present on tax matters to the tax team and the broader Transurban business as required
  11. Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to team members
About You

We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:

  1. Tertiary qualification with CA/TIA/CPA or a legal/tax-related postgraduate degree
  2. 3+ years of experience in chartered accounting, legal firms, or corporate settings
  3. Strong technical knowledge and experience in relation to Australian income tax laws
  4. Proven leadership in managing, developing, and motivating teams
  5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering relationship-building
  6. Self-starter, excellent problem-solving skills, and a high attention to detail
  7. Innovative thinker to bring new ideas and processes to the group
  8. Ability to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and contribute to a collaborative working culture
  9. Independence in progressing complex transactions
  10. Excellent understanding of various legal structures and capital-intensive businesses
  11. Comfortable with working in complex business environments and managing multiple stakeholders and priorities
  12. Familiarity with debt and financing concepts
  13. Proficiency with Excel
What We Offer

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year. Other benefits include:

  1. 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well
  2. Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests
  3. Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more
  4. Share offers and insurance benefits
  5. Social activities, community give-back programs, and paid volunteer days
Location

This role is based in Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs, VIC.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions, and concerns. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability.

Around AU$120,000 per annum

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