Tax Analyst

• Be part of an organisation that helps to shape our communities
• Join a collaborative Global Tax Team
• Friendly working environment across the business

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organisation that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.

SMEC deliver smart solutions for clients and communities in Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services.

The role

The Tax Analyst assists the Tax team with tax affairs for entities in the ANZ Region and their network of global branches and subsidiaries. This position supports tax compliance matters including income tax return preparation and consolidation of the SMEC Group tax effect accounting for statutory and internal reporting. It will also support the provision of tax advice on projects.

This is a 12-month fixed-term role based out of our Melbourne office.

This position supports the Tax Managers and Tax Lead in reviewing the SMEC Group provisions to ensure that the Effective Tax Rate of the Group is monitored, managed and clearly communicated to senior stakeholders.

The Tax Analyst will assist management of corporate, group and international tax affairs, with responsibility for the following key areas:

• Assist with preparation of all tax compliance obligations for entities in the Australia and New Zealand Region.
• Ensure Group Tax reporting is timely and accurate, including assistance with preparation of provisions as well as year-end reporting requirements.
• Assist with transfer pricing/BEPS/Pillar 2 requests and information analysis.
• Monitor and adhere to ANZ and Group policies, procedures, systems and controls for processes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in a company that has tax affairs covering both Australia and overseas. Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Succeed in a similar role within a corporate environment.
• Growing knowledge of organisation's taxes, tax accounting procedures related to work performed.
• Understanding of spreadsheets, data analysis and reconciliation procedures.
• Deal appropriately with confidential/sensitive information.
• Establish strong business relationships within a group environment and beyond to ensure efficient delivery of outputs.
• To produce quality outcomes within an environment with competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Able to undertake some travel (domestic or international).

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

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Wrap up

As an inclusive and growing organisation, SMEC is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.

We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

SMEC is committed to equitable recruitment practices and encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders decent

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How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Nicholas Fischer-White – nicholas.fischer-

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at 

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input.  Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.