Tax Accountant

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About the Role:
The Group Accounting team is part of the Group Financial Control division and are responsible for financial accounting of corporate processes. The team comprises a number of financial accountants who collaborate to deliver Group accounting requirements.
The purpose of the position is to perform the income tax effect accounting process together with another team member for Australian operations, with oversight of international jurisdictions. The position is jointly responsible for the planning and delivery of the monthly, annual and reporting period end income tax accounting deliverables. The role works in conjunction with the Finance function (specifically Tax, Group Financial Control, Financial Performance and Planning).
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the monthly notional income tax effect accounting process for the Australian and Singaporean entities of the Group.
Manage the period end Group income tax effect process and deliverables for the half-year review and year-end annual reports, including calculation, review and analysis of deferred tax balances tax software at each reporting period. This includes coordination of the consolidation of international tax reports.
Manage income tax effect accounting for subsidiaries, including assessment of deferred tax balances, and preparation of tax disclosures required for statutory financial statements.
Maintain all required income tax effect accounting documentation for subsidiaries and the Group.
Provide support to the Tax team during the period end income tax effect process and income tax return process, in liaising with the business, providing financial accounting data and any other ad-hoc support required.
Provide support to the budgeting and planning team in reviewing budgeted tax estimates and assumptions and a quarterly and annual basis.
Analysing accounting standards and providing technical accounting advice on income tax effect accounting to internal stakeholders.
Opportunity to learn and support PRRT accounting process.
Engagement with the internal and external auditors.
Preparation of technical accounting position papers for Group Financial Control as well as all necessary file notes to document processes and procedures.
Cyclical accounting activities.
Skills & Experience:
Experience in tax effect accounting desired.
Experience in preparation of statutory financial reports.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across functions and jurisdictions
Strong attention to detail with financial and/or commercial analytical skills.
Excellent understanding of Australian Accounting Standards.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate commitment to and alignment with Woodside Values. Keen commitment to continuous improvement.
Desired Qualifications
Professional qualification (ACA/CPA) or equivalent
3-5 years' work experience as a professional in finance/accounting
If you think you can do this job but don't meet all the criteria, that's OK Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.
Recognition & Reward:
What you can expect from us:
Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
Industry-leading 18weeks' paid parental leave for primary carer,and m aintenance ofsuperannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
Values led culture
Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
Community volunteering opportunities
Relocation assistance (if required)
A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions
Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.
Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.
We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities
Applications close at
11:59pm AWST on 12 September 2025
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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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