International Tax Principal

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About The Role

As our International Tax Principal, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring all direct and indirect tax compliance activities for Thiess' overseas entities are executed efficiently and accurately. Your responsibilities will include managing tax filings, preparing tax provision calculations, conducting tax research, and providing ongoing support to our Regional Finance Managers.

In this newly created role, you will:

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of corporate income tax returns with the assistance of external consultants.
• Maintain transfer pricing documentation and review tax treaties to address tax issues effectively.
• Develop governance framework and procedures for international tax compliance.
• Assist with new country analysis and company structuring, ensuring compliance with local tax laws.
• Assist with international assignments and other global mobility issues to ensure appropriate accounting, tax and payroll treatment.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and analyse potential impacts on the Group.
• Collaborate with stakeholders both internally and externally, including tax authorities and accounting firms.

About You

Possessing a Bachelor of Commerce and/or Law, along with membership in either CA (Chartered Accountant) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant), this candidate brings a formidable blend of academic prowess and professional accreditation to the table.

With over seven years of hands-on experience in tax-related roles, they have honed their expertise, particularly in the realm of cross-border tax consulting and within the complex structures of large corporate environments. Their skill set is further distinguished by a keen ability to navigate intricate legislative frameworks, ensuring compliance and optimising tax risk management.

Notably, their attention to detail is matched by exceptional communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with clients and colleagues alike. This candidate is poised to make significant contributions in any tax-oriented capacity, bringing an effective combination of knowledge, experience, and interpersonal skills to the forefront.

Please note that this role will be a permanent position and applications for this role will close at midnight on Wednesday 26 June 2024.

What Thiess Can Do for You

• Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
• Flexible working arrangements
• Recently renovated corporate head office located in South Bank, Brisbane
• Salary sacrifice options
• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel &
  retail products

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

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How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Thiess 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 recruiter will support you through the process.

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