Tax Accountant

Company description:

About IDP

IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world. Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world. Learn more at www.careers.idp.com

Job description:

Key accountabilities

As a Tax Accountant at IDP, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supporting Australian tax compliance obligations, including income tax, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Preparing detailed monthly tax calculations and assisting with tax reporting requirements across IDP's global group entities.
• Reviewing and verifying tax disclosures, reconciling tax computations within statutory financial statements to uphold compliance and reporting integrity.
• Assisting with withholding tax obligations and managing foreign tax offset processes to optimise tax positions in various jurisdictions.
• Collaborating closely with Finance and other stakeholder teams to provide actionable, practical tax advice, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Driving initiatives aimed at tax process automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement by leveraging advanced technology and analytics tools.
• Utilising finance systems and data analytics to enhance the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Supporting internal and external audits, responding to tax authority enquiries, and ensuring robust governance and compliance frameworks are maintained.

Why Join IDP?

• Be part of a globally connected organisation committed to positively impacting education worldwide.
• Collaborate with passionate, diverse, and supportive colleagues in a culture that values teamwork and innovation.
• Engage in a forward-thinking, digitally driven work environment that embraces new ideas and technologies.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of global operations and diverse international stakeholders.
• Benefit from accessible leaders who prioritise your professional development and provide ongoing mentorship and growth opportunities.

Required experience

Essential Experience and Skills

• A minimum of 2 years' hands-on experience in tax compliance within a corporate finance environment or a Big Four Chartered Accounting firm, demonstrating a firm grasp of tax regulations and practices.
• In-depth understanding of Australian tax legislation, including practical application to income tax, GST, FBT, and related compliance areas.
• Proven experience with tax effect accounting and comprehensive tax reporting processes aligned to statutory requirements.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or a closely related discipline, underpinning a strong foundational knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical capabilities, enabling efficient data handling and insightful interpretation.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and build rapport with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A genuine continuous improvement mindset, actively seeking opportunities to optimise workflows through technology and automation tools.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, enhancing integration and reporting capabilities.
• Experience working with business intelligence and data transformation tools such as Power BI and Power Query, as well as workflow automation technologies.
• Previous exposure to multinational organisational environments, contributing to a broad understanding of international tax considerations and compliance complexities.
• Participation in finance transformation projects or initiatives focused on process improvement and operational efficiency.

Profile description:

Role purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated Tax Accountant to join our dedicated Finance team based in Melbourne. Reporting directly to the Group Head of Tax, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our Australian and international tax compliance requirements, ensuring that all obligations are met efficiently and accurately. This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the continuous enhancement and modernisation of tax processes through innovative solutions and automation.

This is an exciting role for a professional who combines solid technical tax expertise with a proactive approach to process improvement, eager to engage with cross-functional teams and leverage analytical tools to drive efficiency. The Tax Accountant will be central to maintaining compliance and governance standards while supporting the organisation's strategic financial objectives on a global scale.

We offer:

An exciting time to join us as we transform the way people access global education and opportunities, through leveraging innovative technology and a creating a connected world.

Our people are always at the forefront of what we do.  We strive to provide workplaces that are truly diverse and representative of the communities that we work in, so our people feel empowered to bring their best and authentic selves to work.  

We are focused on continuing to build a culture of inclusion and belonging by providing a safe work environment where all our people are encouraged to excel, be agile and creative, and seek new ways to solve meaningful problems.