Job Description
The Tax Specialist role sits within the CFO Division – Finance Team. The Finance Team is responsible for delivering financial reporting, tax, operational accounting, treasury back office and middle office and systems accounting functions for the Great Southern Bank group. The team is accountable for ensuring the delivery, optimisation and continuous improvement of the finance function.
Your impact and contribution:
Prepare and review direct and indirect tax returns, including income tax, GST, FBT and other relevant taxes ensuring timely and accurate lodgement of tax returns and payments
Prepare tax effect accounting calculations and tax disclosures for statutory reporting
Assist with investor tax reporting such as FATCA/CRS & Annual Income Investment Reporting
Support the Tax Manager in delivering timely, accurate and strategic tax advice across a range of business activities
Monitor legislative changes and support their implementation
Identify and manage tax risks within our risk and governance frameworks and support on tax governance activities such as maintaining tax policies, controls and documentation
Partner with Finance, Treasury, People & Culture, Legal and business teams to provide timely and pragmatic tax support as well as liaise with external advisors, auditors and tax authorities as required.
Be a trusted advisor, sharing knowledge and building tax awareness across teams.
Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives to mitigate process risk, including automation and data quality enhancements
Do things differently with us
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Minimum 5 years’ experience holding a tax position within a medium to large, chartered accountant firm or large commercial organisation.
Experience in Australian financial services preferable.
Undergraduate degree in Finance (or equivalent)
Professional accounting and/or tax designation (preferred)
Knowledge of corporate tax reporting requirements including income tax, fringe benefits tax and GST
Why Great Southern Bank?
Whatever your role with us, you’ll be part of a force for good. We’re owned by our customers right here in Australia, so our success benefits everyday people and families. Working at Great Southern Bank, you’ll also enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, some examples include:
Helping you unlock a brighter future by investing in your development and wellbeing, offering you study leave, a day for you and professional wellbeing coaching.
Benefits that support you and your wellbeing so that you can thrive at work and at home, today and tomorrow. Enjoy access to our wellbeing centre and the flexibility to work from home two days a week.
Helping you to achieve your financial goals and positively impact your family and community. We offer discounts on a wide range of Great Southern Bank products and services such as savings and transaction accounts, insurance, home loans and more!
Imagine working for a bank that truly helps people. You can.
Questions? Please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
At Great Southern Bank, we're committed to building a strong, inclusive and diverse workplace, where people feel a sense of belonging and are valued, connected and respected. We value diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, ideas and experiences; recognising the benefits they bring to our work, our communities and the way we help our customers. We support and promote an inclusive culture through flexible ways of working, collaboration, and fair and equitable decision making that empowers our people to be at their best every day.
We move with purpose, are curious about what’s next, remain focused on what matters most, and are always ready to find smarter ways to help our customers and communities thrive. Our people bring energy and initiative to a fast-changing environment, making thoughtful decisions that balance doing good for our customers with driving sustainable success for our business. If you enjoy working in a place where priorities evolve, ideas are valued, and every action contributes to something bigger, you’ll feel right at home here at Great Southern Bank.
#LI-Hybrid
Your impact and contribution:
Prepare and review direct and indirect tax returns, including income tax, GST, FBT and other relevant taxes ensuring timely and accurate lodgement of tax returns and payments
Prepare tax effect accounting calculations and tax disclosures for statutory reporting
Assist with investor tax reporting such as FATCA/CRS & Annual Income Investment Reporting
Support the Tax Manager in delivering timely, accurate and strategic tax advice across a range of business activities
Monitor legislative changes and support their implementation
Identify and manage tax risks within our risk and governance frameworks and support on tax governance activities such as maintaining tax policies, controls and documentation
Partner with Finance, Treasury, People & Culture, Legal and business teams to provide timely and pragmatic tax support as well as liaise with external advisors, auditors and tax authorities as required.
Be a trusted advisor, sharing knowledge and building tax awareness across teams.
Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives to mitigate process risk, including automation and data quality enhancements
Do things differently with us
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Minimum 5 years’ experience holding a tax position within a medium to large, chartered accountant firm or large commercial organisation.
Experience in Australian financial services preferable.
Undergraduate degree in Finance (or equivalent)
Professional accounting and/or tax designation (preferred)
Knowledge of corporate tax reporting requirements including income tax, fringe benefits tax and GST
Why Great Southern Bank?
Whatever your role with us, you’ll be part of a force for good. We’re owned by our customers right here in Australia, so our success benefits everyday people and families. Working at Great Southern Bank, you’ll also enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, some examples include:
Helping you unlock a brighter future by investing in your development and wellbeing, offering you study leave, a day for you and professional wellbeing coaching.
Benefits that support you and your wellbeing so that you can thrive at work and at home, today and tomorrow. Enjoy access to our wellbeing centre and the flexibility to work from home two days a week.
Helping you to achieve your financial goals and positively impact your family and community. We offer discounts on a wide range of Great Southern Bank products and services such as savings and transaction accounts, insurance, home loans and more!
Imagine working for a bank that truly helps people. You can.
Questions? Please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
At Great Southern Bank, we're committed to building a strong, inclusive and diverse workplace, where people feel a sense of belonging and are valued, connected and respected. We value diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, ideas and experiences; recognising the benefits they bring to our work, our communities and the way we help our customers. We support and promote an inclusive culture through flexible ways of working, collaboration, and fair and equitable decision making that empowers our people to be at their best every day.
We move with purpose, are curious about what’s next, remain focused on what matters most, and are always ready to find smarter ways to help our customers and communities thrive. Our people bring energy and initiative to a fast-changing environment, making thoughtful decisions that balance doing good for our customers with driving sustainable success for our business. If you enjoy working in a place where priorities evolve, ideas are valued, and every action contributes to something bigger, you’ll feel right at home here at Great Southern Bank.
#LI-Hybrid
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Tax Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Brisbane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
