We are currently recruiting for a Senior Tax Consultant to join our Tax function. This is a dynamic, fast-paced and highly visible role where your tax experience will be utilised, and your talent valued.
The Tax function supports Lendlease through the identification and implementation of global tax strategies and advice, and management of tax risk within the Group. It is also responsible for ensuring the Group meets all relevant statutory tax obligations and adapts to regulatory-driven change.
Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager, you will be challenged by a role that is a key business partner to our Australian operations, primarily through the accurate and efficient delivery of tax compliance and reporting requirements for nominated business units. Additionally, the role will allow you to develop your tax advisory skills as you support senior tax colleagues on the provision of tax advice for business transactions. The role will utilise technology to manage tax reporting and drive process efficiencies and improvement.
As a Senior Tax Consultant, your key areas of responsibility will include;
Preparation of semi-annual tax effect accounting calculations and annual Income Tax returns for nominated Australian businesses, including supporting schedules and associated management analysis and forecasting,
Support the provision of tax advice on business transactions, both direct and indirect tax,
Review of Business Activity Statements (BAS) following preparation by outsourced service provider, including proactively identifying GST issues that require the support of GST Director to resolve and/or liaising with business unit Finance teams accordingly,
Collation and analysis of inputs from Finance function to support the preparation and/or review of employment tax obligations, including Fringe Benefits Tax returns and annual Payroll Tax reconciliations,
Support the effective operation of tax systems, including OneSource Corporate Tax and Tax Provision applications, OneSource FBT and GST analytics system, ensuring these are configured/maintained appropriately to deliver regional tax reporting requirements,
Support effective Revenue Authority liaison, including preparing timely and accurate responses to specific information requests,
Co-ordination of entity management from a tax perspective including tax registrations, tax grouping, maintenance of tax sharing agreement documentation,
Working within the parameters of the Lendlease Group’s Tax Governance Framework, ensuring policies and procedures are maintained, tax operational risks are minimised, and internal tax controls are adhered to.
Qualifications & Experience
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business or Commerce.
Post-graduate accounting (E.g. CA / CPA) or tax qualification.
Prior tax and / or accounting subject matter knowledge, gained within an in-house role or professional firm.
Experience in tax effect accounting and a financial accounting awareness required.
Sound corporate tax awareness, with knowledge of tax concepts and regulations.
Previous Property industry experience would be highly regarded (but not essential).
Key to your success in this role:
You will bring to this role a proactive and inquisitive mind-set.
Sound analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Team player who has a collaborative attitude and is effective in a dynamic working environment.
Able to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure positive business outcomes.
High level of integrity with an emphasis on improving processes, controls and governance.
We embrace the value of a vibrant and diverse workforce and recognise that our people have different experiences and needs at different times. Lendlease is a diverse, flexible and inclusive employer of choice. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success.
The Tax function supports Lendlease through the identification and implementation of global tax strategies and advice, and management of tax risk within the Group. It is also responsible for ensuring the Group meets all relevant statutory tax obligations and adapts to regulatory-driven change.
Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager, you will be challenged by a role that is a key business partner to our Australian operations, primarily through the accurate and efficient delivery of tax compliance and reporting requirements for nominated business units. Additionally, the role will allow you to develop your tax advisory skills as you support senior tax colleagues on the provision of tax advice for business transactions. The role will utilise technology to manage tax reporting and drive process efficiencies and improvement.
As a Senior Tax Consultant, your key areas of responsibility will include;
Preparation of semi-annual tax effect accounting calculations and annual Income Tax returns for nominated Australian businesses, including supporting schedules and associated management analysis and forecasting,
Support the provision of tax advice on business transactions, both direct and indirect tax,
Review of Business Activity Statements (BAS) following preparation by outsourced service provider, including proactively identifying GST issues that require the support of GST Director to resolve and/or liaising with business unit Finance teams accordingly,
Collation and analysis of inputs from Finance function to support the preparation and/or review of employment tax obligations, including Fringe Benefits Tax returns and annual Payroll Tax reconciliations,
Support the effective operation of tax systems, including OneSource Corporate Tax and Tax Provision applications, OneSource FBT and GST analytics system, ensuring these are configured/maintained appropriately to deliver regional tax reporting requirements,
Support effective Revenue Authority liaison, including preparing timely and accurate responses to specific information requests,
Co-ordination of entity management from a tax perspective including tax registrations, tax grouping, maintenance of tax sharing agreement documentation,
Working within the parameters of the Lendlease Group’s Tax Governance Framework, ensuring policies and procedures are maintained, tax operational risks are minimised, and internal tax controls are adhered to.
Qualifications & Experience
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business or Commerce.
Post-graduate accounting (E.g. CA / CPA) or tax qualification.
Prior tax and / or accounting subject matter knowledge, gained within an in-house role or professional firm.
Experience in tax effect accounting and a financial accounting awareness required.
Sound corporate tax awareness, with knowledge of tax concepts and regulations.
Previous Property industry experience would be highly regarded (but not essential).
Key to your success in this role:
You will bring to this role a proactive and inquisitive mind-set.
Sound analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Team player who has a collaborative attitude and is effective in a dynamic working environment.
Able to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure positive business outcomes.
High level of integrity with an emphasis on improving processes, controls and governance.
We embrace the value of a vibrant and diverse workforce and recognise that our people have different experiences and needs at different times. Lendlease is a diverse, flexible and inclusive employer of choice. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success.
