Tax Specialist

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

Take your next step with Sime Industrial – where our people build something BIGGER.

We are seeking an experienced Tax Specialist to join our Sime Industrial Finance team based in South Brisbane.

Reporting to the Executive Manager - Tax, you'll work on interesting and complex multinational tax matters, learn from experienced tax professionals, and continue developing your expertise within a flexible and supportive corporate environment.

Whether you're currently in professional services and looking to move in-house or already working in industry and seeking broader tax exposure, this role provides the opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, gain exposure to diverse tax challenges, and make a meaningful impact across a large and complex organisation.

What will you be doing?

As a Tax Specialist you will

- Assist in managing the fulfilment of the Sime Industrial Group’s tax reporting, compliance and advisory obligations in Australia, New Zealand, PNG, Solomon Islands and New Caledonia.

- Preparation of income tax, GST, IAS, WHT, NRI, FBT returns, transfer pricing, employment taxes and associated workpapers for the Sime Industrial.

- Preparation of tax effect accounting and tax notes on a yearly basis.

- Deliver timely, high-quality and customer focused technical advice on operational and structural issues to the Sime Industrial Group.

- Proactively contribute to regulator engagement, including the ATO justified trust program.

- Adhere to Sime Industrial tax risk appetite and tax governance standards.

- Operationalise, implement and enhance Sime Industrial tax internal control structure.

- Manage the development of appropriate training, sign off procedures and initial review procedures in relation to tax compliance activities.

- Actively maintain current knowledge of tax issues and developments, monitor tax law changes and emerging ATO views.

- Analysis of industry issues to provide insights about emerging tax risks/opportunities for the Sime Darby Industrial Group.

- Grow and maintain strategic business relationships across the Sime Darby Industrial Group and with advisors, ATO and industry bodies.

What will you bring?

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline, with CA, CPA, CTA or postgraduate tax qualifications highly regarded.

- Experience in corporate tax gained within a professional services firm, large corporate or multinational organisation.

- Strong technical tax knowledge across areas such as income tax, GST, tax reporting and compliance.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex tax matters into practical business outcomes.

- A proactive and analytical approach, with a desire to continuously learn, solve complex problems and contribute to process improvements.

Who are we and why work with us?

Sime is a partner of choice for some of the world’s best brands in the Industrial and Motors sectors. With operations in 17 countries and territories and a strong footprint in Asia Pacific, we continue to grow, delivering sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high-performance standards and good corporate governance.

When you join our team at Sime Industrial, you’ll benefit from:

- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance – We prioritise your well-being with flexible working hours and hybrid office and work from home arrangements.

- Innovation & Improvement – We drive continuous improvement through dedicated initiatives, and embrace technological advancements to stay at the forefront of our industry.

- Career Development: You are provided with continuous learning and development opportunities, opportunities to attend relevant conferences and industry events, and incredible growth opportunities through our Sime network.

- Health & Wellbeing Support – Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.

- Financial Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding salary package with yearly reviews, along with a range of other benefits to support your financial wellbeing including salary continuance insurance protection insurance, paid parental leave, discounts at major retailers just to name a few!

Interested? Here’s What’s Next

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large, diverse organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

📌 Apply Now – click the button below.

📞 Enquiries: 1300 071 618

👤 Contact: Megan Reidy – [email protected]

Sime Industrial follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.