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Job Description

This Tax Compliance Specialist contributes mainly to performing periodic, annual and ad hoc tax activities in accordance with tax compliance of various countries such as Australia and New Zealand; generally accepted accounting principles; finance policies, and internal controls.  The role performs analytical processes under the direct supervision of ANZ onshore stakeholders and collaborates with various departments in completing work assigned.

Australia and New Zealand Tax 

Prepares assigned quarterly tax effect accounting entries and statutory tax notes. 

Process and prepare lodgment of corporate tax returns, payroll tax obligations, and partnership tax returns. 

Managing GST position, including preparation and lodgment of the business activity statements (BAS) and arrangement of GST payments. 

Prepare fringe benefits tax (FBT) return, including analysis of tax sensitive accounts and determination of appropriate tax treatment. 

Support the Manager in administering intercompany agreements and withholding tax positions. 

Maintain tax fixed asset register. 

 

Others 

Assists during tax audits through obtaining invoices and supporting information from the system 

Completes research to support tax issues and new projects; escalates findings to Tax Manager 

Provide regular task update with local and onshore manager/s through weekly meetings 

Escalates and analyzes identified process issues and concerns to the Manila Tax Manager for timely resolution. 

Maintain current processes and incorporate documentation updates as required; works with onshore manager in establishing tax compliance processes 

Collaborates with onshore manager in establishing the tax compliance process; supports selected simple process improvement initiatives to streamline processes. 

Perform simple but varied tasks in compliance with service level agreement, process, policies, and procedures. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy is a priority but welcome to equivalent relevant courses 

Licensed CPA is a priority

1-2 years of relevant professional experience in tax

Intermediate proficiency in MS Office tools 

Working knowledge and understanding of taxation, accounting standards and procedures and internal controls. 

Experience working with ERP, e.i., Oracle and Blackline Systems is an advantage, but is not required. 

Experience working with Australian and New Zealand taxation is an advantage but is not required (willing to be trained mindset)

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.